Smart people have large vocabularies (and love free stuff)

Yes! It's true. Smart people have large vocabularies! Very large. You know what else smart people have that's large?

A desire for free stuff! So since I am in a terribly good mood, and you are all such lovely readers, I have decided to host another contest (yay!).

Here's how it goes, in the comments please post:

1. A word you know
2. The definition
3. An e-mail address where you can be reached (and as super smart Maven taught me, post it like this "lrbranigan AT gmail DOT com" so the spammy evil robots don't get your e-mail address)

That's it. Really? Yes. Short and sweet this time. Entries will be judged on how interesting the word is, so don't post something you use every day (and please, keep it PG). Make your comments by Friday, February 13 (ugh, unlucky day) at 11:59 PM EST. The winner will be announced Monday.

And what do you get if you are the winner?


A beautiful handcrafted anklet designed by jeweler Lori Rae which features Swarovski crystals and a sterling silver chain (only the best for my readers).


I always wanted to be on QVC (no lie), but its easy to see why I'm not with these hamburger/sausage hands. It's no wonder I type with two fingers (thanks for nothing PAWS).

The winner and two runner ups will receive a certificate from the University of Branigan (You can ask Paul Z., it's pretty awesome).

Ready, set, GO!

Thanks to Beth Randall Branigan (yes relation), representative for Lori Rae, for donating the anklet. You are especially lovely.