Word of the Day (February 20, 2015)

Word of the Day (February 20, 2015)

Vignette – (n.) a short written description (also: a short scene in a movie or play)

Example: “A vignette is an effective motivation in teaching Literature.”

Origin: French, from Middle French “vignete,” from diminutive of “vigne” vine.

First use: 1611

(Reference: Merriam Webster Dictionary. Merriam-Webster Dictionary Application. Merriam-Webster, Inc., 2015.)