(pronounced bahn-vee-VAHNT) This fun, cheerful word is French (“But, of course!” said in an over-the-top accent), and it literally means “good liver.” Not in the organ sense, but in the sense of one who lives well. More distinctively, it

(pronounced beh-NAN-zuh) If you were born prior to 1973, then the first thing that comes to mind when you hear this word is probably Example: Jennifer’s long-time friendship with her junior high soccer teammate miraculously ended up being a

(pronounced boon) A tiny, to-the-point word that means a blessing, opportune benefit, or favor. Example: Rachelle’s receiving the grant funding for her research in the area of healthcare design was a significant boon not only to her, but to the