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What's it all about?
Well, it started like this: We had a vocabulary workbook back when I was in high school, and each week we'd have to do the exercises. They included writing sentences using each word. I would write them about my favorite fandom characters, and I definitely memorized them better that way! It was a lot of fun. I've been wanting to work on expanding my vocab and I need a bit more structure than just posting to my journal, so I decided to create a community using my favorite subject -- fandom. If it sounds like fun, join in!
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#217 - Desiderium
Oct. 25th, 2026 09:24 pmmxcatmoonThis week's word is:
Desiderium
noun
des·i·de·ri·um ˌdesəˈdirēəm
An ardent desire or longing, especially a feeling of loss or grief for something lost
Desiderium
noun
des·i·de·ri·um ˌdesəˈdirēəm
An ardent desire or longing, especially a feeling of loss or grief for something lost
skysedgeTitle: Critic
Fandom: Lies of P
Author: skysedge
Rating: Gen
Word Count: 300
Characters/Pairings: Carlo Gepetto
Warnings: Mentioned character death
Summary: Carlo is used to his father's criticism
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Fandom: Lies of P
Author: skysedge
Rating: Gen
Word Count: 300
Characters/Pairings: Carlo Gepetto
Warnings: Mentioned character death
Summary: Carlo is used to his father's criticism
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but_can_i_be_trustedTitle: 'It's Just a Kiss Away'
Fandom: Original Fiction
Author:but_can_i_be_trusted
Rating: G
Word Count: 167
Characters/Pairings: Original
Notes: Crossposted to![[community profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/community.png)
lyricaltitles
Summary: Something in his eyes shifted.
( It's Just a Kiss Away )
Fandom: Original Fiction
Author:
but_can_i_be_trustedRating: G
Word Count: 167
Characters/Pairings: Original
Notes: Crossposted to
lyricaltitlesSummary: Something in his eyes shifted.
( It's Just a Kiss Away )
#216 - Acerbic
Oct. 19th, 2026 03:16 ammxcatmoonThis week's word is
Acerbic
adjective
acer·bic ə-ˈsər-bik a-
Sharply or bitingly critical, sarcastic, or ironic in temper, mood, or tone.
acerbic commentary
an acerbic reviewer
Acerbic
adjective
acer·bic ə-ˈsər-bik a-
Sharply or bitingly critical, sarcastic, or ironic in temper, mood, or tone.
acerbic commentary
an acerbic reviewer
but_can_i_be_trustedTitle: 'Think Again'
Fandom: Original Poetry
Author:but_can_i_be_trusted
Rating: G
Word Count: 79
Characters/Pairings: Original
Warnings: None
Summary: "I think that we're lovely, either way"
( Think Again )
Fandom: Original Poetry
Author:
but_can_i_be_trustedRating: G
Word Count: 79
Characters/Pairings: Original
Warnings: None
Summary: "I think that we're lovely, either way"
( Think Again )
but_can_i_be_trustedTitle: 'The Serum'
Fandom: Original Fiction
Author:but_can_i_be_trusted
Rating: PG-13
Word Count: 467
Characters/Pairings: Original
Warnings: Disturbing concepts; mentions of unethical experimentation and death
Notes: Crossposted toficlet_zone and whatif_au
Summary: "I'd like to take a look at the autopsy footage on Subject Lambda-Zero-One-Five-Three."
( The Serum )
Fandom: Original Fiction
Author:
but_can_i_be_trustedRating: PG-13
Word Count: 467
Characters/Pairings: Original
Warnings: Disturbing concepts; mentions of unethical experimentation and death
Notes: Crossposted to
ficlet_zone and whatif_auSummary: "I'd like to take a look at the autopsy footage on Subject Lambda-Zero-One-Five-Three."
( The Serum )
#215 - Popinjay
Oct. 12th, 2026 01:46 ammxcatmoonHere's a fun (if dated) word I first heard on an episode of Frasier, when Niles called one of the characters a ludicrous popinjay.
Popinjay
pop·in·jay
/ ˈpäpənˌjā /
noun
dated
A vain or conceited person, especially one who dresses or behaves extravagantly.
Synonyms: dandy, hipster, poser
archaic
A parrot.
Popinjay
pop·in·jay
/ ˈpäpənˌjā /
noun
dated
A vain or conceited person, especially one who dresses or behaves extravagantly.
Synonyms: dandy, hipster, poser
archaic
A parrot.
#214 - Veritable
Oct. 5th, 2026 01:18 ammxcatmoonThis week's word is
ver·i·ta·ble ˈver-ə-tə-bəl
adjective
Being in fact the thing named and not false, unreal, or imaginary — often used to stress the aptness of a metaphor: a veritable mountain of references.
Veritable
ver·i·ta·ble ˈver-ə-tə-bəl
adjective
Being in fact the thing named and not false, unreal, or imaginary — often used to stress the aptness of a metaphor: a veritable mountain of references.
mxcatmoonTitle: Not So Temporary Working Relationship
Fandom: Miami Vice
Author: Cat Moon
Rating: G
Words: 416
Characters: Lou Rodriguez, Sonny Crockett
Summary: Lou is surprised by an unexpected request from Sonny.
Notes: Also written for my Bingo square, "Astonishment," for the Life Events Bingo, at All Bingo.
( Not So Temporary Working Relationship )
Fandom: Miami Vice
Author: Cat Moon
Rating: G
Words: 416
Characters: Lou Rodriguez, Sonny Crockett
Summary: Lou is surprised by an unexpected request from Sonny.
Notes: Also written for my Bingo square, "Astonishment," for the Life Events Bingo, at All Bingo.
( Not So Temporary Working Relationship )
#213 - Abrogate
Sep. 28th, 2026 01:49 ammxcatmoonThis week's word is
Abrogate
verb
ab·ro·gate ˈa-brə-ˌgāt
1: To abolish by authoritative action: annul.
abrogate a treaty
2: To treat as nonexistent: to fail to do what is required by (something, such as a responsibility).
The company's directors are accused of abrogating their responsibilities.
3: To suppress or prevent (a biological function or process and especially an immune response)
Continued progress in measurement and characterization of antibodies and strategies to abrogate antibody production both prior to and following heart transplant have been encouraging.
—Peter M Eckman
Abrogate
verb
ab·ro·gate ˈa-brə-ˌgāt
1: To abolish by authoritative action: annul.
abrogate a treaty
2: To treat as nonexistent: to fail to do what is required by (something, such as a responsibility).
The company's directors are accused of abrogating their responsibilities.
3: To suppress or prevent (a biological function or process and especially an immune response)
Continued progress in measurement and characterization of antibodies and strategies to abrogate antibody production both prior to and following heart transplant have been encouraging.
—Peter M Eckman
but_can_i_be_trustedTitle: 'The Scent of Books'
Fandom: Original Poetry
Author:but_can_i_be_trusted
Rating: G
Word Count: 55
Characters/Pairings: Original
Warnings: None
Notes: Crossposted toficlet_zone
Summary: An aroma my mind to clear
( The Scent of Books )
Fandom: Original Poetry
Author:
but_can_i_be_trustedRating: G
Word Count: 55
Characters/Pairings: Original
Warnings: None
Notes: Crossposted to
ficlet_zoneSummary: An aroma my mind to clear
( The Scent of Books )
#212 - joie de vivre
Sep. 20th, 2026 11:00 pmmxcatmoonThis week's word (phrase), is
joie de vivre
joie de vi·vre ˌzhwä-də-ˈvēvrᵊ
noun
Keen or buoyant enjoyment of life.
He radiates a vitalizing energy, the zest and gaiety of an inexhaustible joie de vivre.
—Robert Kuttner
joie de vivre
joie de vi·vre ˌzhwä-də-ˈvēvrᵊ
noun
Keen or buoyant enjoyment of life.
He radiates a vitalizing energy, the zest and gaiety of an inexhaustible joie de vivre.
—Robert Kuttner
but_can_i_be_trustedTitle: 'Old Pro'
Fandom: Original Fiction
Author:but_can_i_be_trusted
Rating: G
Word Count: 200
Characters/Pairings: Original
Warnings: None
Notes: Crossposted toficlet_zone and drabble_zone
Summary: "Ah, the little ghost's on knot duty," he remarked with a grin.
( Old Pro )
Fandom: Original Fiction
Author:
but_can_i_be_trustedRating: G
Word Count: 200
Characters/Pairings: Original
Warnings: None
Notes: Crossposted to
ficlet_zone and drabble_zoneSummary: "Ah, the little ghost's on knot duty," he remarked with a grin.
( Old Pro )
mxcatmoonTitle: Here’s To You
Fandom: Miami Vice
Author: Cat Moon
Rating: G
Characters/Pairing: Sonny/Rico, also Trudy, Stan, and others mentioned and there in the scene but not mentioned
Words: 353
Summary: A celebration of love, partnership, and the meaningful events in life.
Note: 42 years ago today, the pilot episode of Miami Vice debuted. I wrote this fic to mark the occasion.
( Here's to You )
Fandom: Miami Vice
Author: Cat Moon
Rating: G
Characters/Pairing: Sonny/Rico, also Trudy, Stan, and others mentioned and there in the scene but not mentioned
Words: 353
Summary: A celebration of love, partnership, and the meaningful events in life.
Note: 42 years ago today, the pilot episode of Miami Vice debuted. I wrote this fic to mark the occasion.
( Here's to You )
#211 - Impervious
Sep. 13th, 2026 09:18 pmmxcatmoonThis week's word is
im·per·vi·ous (ˌ)im-ˈpər-vē-əs
adjective
1: Not allowing entrance or passage: impenetrable.
A coat impervious to rain.
2. Not capable of being damaged or harmed.
A carpet impervious to rough treatment.
3. Not capable of being affected or disturbed.
Impervious to criticism.
Impervious
im·per·vi·ous (ˌ)im-ˈpər-vē-əs
adjective
1: Not allowing entrance or passage: impenetrable.
A coat impervious to rain.
2. Not capable of being damaged or harmed.
A carpet impervious to rough treatment.
3. Not capable of being affected or disturbed.
Impervious to criticism.
mxcatmoonTitle: The Wandering Path Leads Home
Fandom: Miami Vice
Author: Cat Moon
Rating: PG
Words: 600
Characters/Pairing: Sonny/Rico
Summary: After leaving the police department and Miami, Sonny discovers that all roads lead to one place.
Notes: Takes place immediately after Freefall. Mention of drug use. Obscure song lyrics referenced. Obscure movie references.
( The Wandering Path Leads Home )
Fandom: Miami Vice
Author: Cat Moon
Rating: PG
Words: 600
Characters/Pairing: Sonny/Rico
Summary: After leaving the police department and Miami, Sonny discovers that all roads lead to one place.
Notes: Takes place immediately after Freefall. Mention of drug use. Obscure song lyrics referenced. Obscure movie references.
( The Wandering Path Leads Home )
but_can_i_be_trustedTitle: 'Fantasy'
Fandom: Original Poetry
Author:but_can_i_be_trusted
Rating: PG
Word Count: 134
Characters/Pairings: Original
Warnings: Brief contemplation of methods of murder
Notes: Crossposted toficlet_zone
Summary: No chivalry there; her tears left him unmoved
( Fantasy )
Fandom: Original Poetry
Author:
but_can_i_be_trustedRating: PG
Word Count: 134
Characters/Pairings: Original
Warnings: Brief contemplation of methods of murder
Notes: Crossposted to
ficlet_zoneSummary: No chivalry there; her tears left him unmoved
( Fantasy )
#210 - Ideation
Sep. 7th, 2026 02:25 ammxcatmoonThis week's word is
ide·a·tion ˌī-dē-ˈā-shən
noun
The capacity for or the act of forming or entertaining ideas.
"This was not the first time she had expressed paranoid ideation."
Ideation
ide·a·tion ˌī-dē-ˈā-shən
noun
The capacity for or the act of forming or entertaining ideas.
"This was not the first time she had expressed paranoid ideation."
but_can_i_be_trustedTitle: 'Unbelievable Truth'
Fandom: The Legend of Zelda (Spoilers for 'Tears of the Kingdom')
Author:but_can_i_be_trusted
Rating: G
Word Count: 151
Characters/Pairings: Link
Warnings: None
Notes: Crossposted toficlet_zone
Summary: You know exactly where Princess Zelda is.
( Unbelievable Truth )
Fandom: The Legend of Zelda (Spoilers for 'Tears of the Kingdom')
Author:
but_can_i_be_trustedRating: G
Word Count: 151
Characters/Pairings: Link
Warnings: None
Notes: Crossposted to
ficlet_zoneSummary: You know exactly where Princess Zelda is.
( Unbelievable Truth )
