Those who commented, I'm glad you like the word of the day idea. I'm afraid I must inform you though, your interest in this might place you in the GEEK category. (If there were to be an inquiry, so we'll keep this on the Q.T.)

But just between us...."GEEK POWER! WHOO-HOO!!! POCKET PROTECTORS UNITE!!!!"
hee hee hee

The word of the day is:

Exigent

Quiz (for those who care to do it):

Does it mean:

a) demanding and needing lots of energy (i.e. that toddler is exigent)
b) a man who has left the room
c) urgent, needing immediate attention (i.e. that toddler is exigent)
d) exciting
e) both a and c