Monday, March 17, 2008

Word of the Week #8

Word: "SJSU upset the Aggies at the Event Center 70-67 in February, but Utah State is entering the contest having won five consecutive games."

Source: Kris Anderson at The Spartan Daily

Definition: up·set /v., adj. / Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[v., adj. uhp-set; n. uhp-set] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation verb, -set, -set·ting, noun, adjective
–verb (used with object)

5.
to defeat or overthrow an opponent that is considered more formidable, as in war, politics, or sports.

Sentence: The New York Giants had the most memorable upset in Super Bowl history against the New England Patriots, winning with a score of 17-14.