day's Word: Evanescent (Adjective)
Pronunciation: [e-vê-'ne-sênt]
Definition 1: Tending to vanish like vapor, transient.
Usage 1: The noun is "evanescence" and the verb is evanesce "to vanish quickly into thin air."
Suggested Usage: This is a beautiful word used far too rarely. Evanescent puffs of steam emerge from our mouths on chilly mornings and pleasant days evanesce all too quickly. There are a variety of sterling uses this word will serve: "Money leads such an evanescent existence in my pocket, I shall never be wealthy." Then again, maybe it is beautiful because of its rarity.
Etymology: Latin evanescens, present participle of evanescere "to vanish, disappear" from e(x) "from" + vanescere "vanish" from van-us "empty." Akin to "vanish." ("Evanescent" was suggested by Bobby Davis of southern Illinois, who loves the way this word rolls off his tongue. We love what it does to ours, too.)
—Dr. Language, yourDictionary.com
This my daughter and her good intentions. (Like cleaning up her room) Also, money.
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