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[Word Powers] Today's Words

2012-01-17T20:43:00.001-08:00

Eulogize (verb) (yoo-luh-jahyz)

1. To praise highly.

2. Praise formally and eloquently.

Former first lady Betty Ford was eulogized as a courageous trailblazer.

Malaise (noun) (ma-leyz)

1. A condition of general bodily weakness or discomfort, often marking the onset of a disease.

2. A vague or unfocused feeling of mental uneasiness, lethargy, or discomfort.

The workplace malaise could be costing businesses as much as £93 billion in lost productivity.

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2012-01-17T01:19:00.001-08:00

Jamboree (jam-buh-ree) (Noun)

1. A carousal; any noisy merrymaking.

2. A large gathering, as of a political party or the teams of a sporting league, often including a program of speeches and entertainment

The most outstanding difference would be that the first jamboree was held indoors at Olympia in the heart of London.

Jocose (joh-kohs) (Adjective)

1. Joking or playful; humorous

Ariel's jocose manner often led people to say she should become a stand-up comedian

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2012-01-09T22:32:00.001-08:00

Tome (noun) (tohm)

1. A volume forming part of a larger work

2. Book; especially: a large or scholarly book

It took me more than a month to finish reading that 800-page tome on European history.

Spendthrift (noun) (spend-thrift)

A person who spends improvidently or wastefully

David complained that his eldest son was quite the spendthrift, and was always writing home from college requesting more money.

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2012-01-09T05:18:00.001-08:00

Genuflect (jen-yoo-flekt) (verb)

1. To bend the knee or touch one knee to the floor in reverence or worship.

2. To express a servile attitude

They genuflected before the altar in the church.

Baritone (ber-ə-ˌtōn) (noun)

1.A male singing voice of medium compass between bass and tenor; also : a person having this voice

2.A member of a family of instruments having a range between tenor and bass; especially : the baritone saxhorn or baritone saxophone

David started playing the baritone at the age of eight with the besses o'th ' barn boys band.

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[Word Powers] Today's Words Friday Frolic (Gallivant /Asthenic )

2012-01-05T21:45:00.001-08:00

Bucolic (byoo-kol-ik) – adjective

1. Suggesting an idyllic rural life.

2. Of or pertaining to shepherds; pastoral.

“Its unique architecture, winding streets and bucolic setting make it a great getaway place.”

Ebullience (ih-buhl-yuh’ ns) – noun

1. Bubbling enthusiasm.

2. in high spirits

“His diary is filled with a young man's ebullience.”

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2011-12-30T02:10:00.001-08:00

Gallivant (gal-uh-vant, gal-uh-vant) (Verb)

1. To wander about, seeking pleasure or diversion;

2. To go about with members of the opposite sex.

“It is not prudent for the children to go gallivanting through the woods at night.”

Asthenic (as-then-ik) (Adjective)

1. Weak.

2. Having a slight build or slender body structure.

“Tch, tch," DeCastros said, "Can anyone really be so asthenic as you seem, Mr. Wordsley?”

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[Word Powers] Today's Words (Marquee/Relent)

2011-12-28T02:18:00.001-08:00

Marquee (mahr-kee)

1. A tall roof like projection above a theater entrance, usually containing the name of a currently featured play or film and its stars. (Noun)

2. Superlative; headlining: a marquee basketball player (Adjective)

ShahRukh Khan has a big movie, “Don2” which hit the marquee last Friday.

Relent (Verb) (ri-lent)

1. To soften in feeling, temper, or determination; become more mild, compassionate, or forgiving.

2. To become less severe

Showing no signs of relenting, Anna Hazare on Monday said he will go ahead with his three-day fast in Mumbai from tomorrow against a "weak" Lokpal Bill with his team.

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2011-12-19T21:20:00.001-08:00

Hitherto (hith-er-to) (Adverb)

1. until now or until the point in time under discussion

2. Archaic to this place or point

"The weather, which had hitherto been sunny and mild, suddenly turned cold."

Asinine (as-uh-nahyn) (Adjective)

1. Extremely stupid or foolish

2. Devoid of intelligence

"The Japanese sometimes speak very asinine about their family. This is because, although secretly proud, they do not want to appear boastful."

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2011-12-12T01:57:00.001-08:00

Bassinet (bas-uh-net) (noun):

1. A basket with a hood over one end, for use as a baby's cradle.

2. Bed specifically for babies

"On many domestic and nearly all long distance flights, most airlines provide a bassinet to adults travelling with an infant"

Romp (romp) (verb):

1. To run or go rapidly and without effort, as in racing.

2. To win easily.

"Warriors romp to 50-run victory over Redbacks."

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2011-12-08T21:52:00.001-08:00

Boscage (bos-kij) (noun):

A mass of trees or shrubs.

The cat rescued from the boscage was taken to the pet care center.

Weald (weeld) (noun):

Wooded or uncultivated country.

He enjoyed the drive across the quiet rolling countryside of the weald.

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2011-12-08T03:43:00.001-08:00

Felicity (fi-lis-i-tee) (noun)

1. The state of being happy, especially in a high degree; bliss

2. A source of happiness.

"What more felicity can fall to creature, than to enjoy delight with liberty"

Redolent (red-l-uh nt) (adjective)

1. Having a pleasant odor; fragrant.

2. Odorous or smelling (usually followed by of)

"This room is redolent of country flowers"

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2011-12-05T21:45:00.001-08:00

Brew (Verb) (broo)

1. To contrive, plan, or bring about

2. To make (beer, ale, etc.) by steeping, boiling, and fermenting malt and hops

Tension is brewing once again between the government and internet and social media companies over the telecom and IT ministry's demands to screen user content and remove offensive material before it is uploaded.

Frondescence (Noun) (fron-des-uns)

1. Leafage; foliage

2. The process or period of putting forth leaves, as a tree, plant, or the like

What we found were three hundred pristine, mostly level acres with a forty-five-acre pond, completely undeveloped, covered with exquisite wildflowers and frondescence.

-- Paul Newman, In Pursuit of the Common Good

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2011-11-30T02:45:00.001-08:00

Sprightly (adjective)(sprahyt-lee)

Animated, vivacious, or gay; lively.

The ballerina stepped sprightly across the stage.

Insouciance (noun)( in-soo-see-uhns)

1. The quality of being insouciant

2. Lack of care or concern

I told him the news, so I was rather taken aback when he reacted with such insouciance as if nothing had happened.

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2011-11-28T21:27:00.001-08:00

Ruction (noun) (ruk-shun)

1. A noisy fight

2. Disturbance, uproar

The ruction outside the door prompted me to investigate what was going on.

Impugn (verb) (im-pyoon)

To assail by words or arguments; oppose or attack as false or lacking integrity

The group has launched a series of negative campaign ads impugning the character of leading candidate.

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2011-10-21T04:10:00.001-07:00

Lissome [lis-uh m] – Adjective

1. Bending or moving gracefully or with ease and lightness; lithe, supple, limber, agile, etc.

2. Lithesome or lithe, especially of body; supple; flexible.

"Daniel Browning Smith boasts the title of "the most flexible man alive" and regularly pushes the limits of his lissome body."

Surreptitious [sur-uh p-tish-uh s] – Adjective

1. Obtained, done, made, etc., by stealth;

2. Secret or unauthorized;

"He watched her surreptitiously as she waited at the bus stop."

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2011-10-17T01:36:00.000-07:00

Repudiate (ri-pyoo-dee-eyt) – verb

1. To reject as having no authority or binding force

2. To cast off or disown

Repudiate any claim without our written consent.

Cynic (sin-ik) – noun

A person who believes that only selfishness motivates human actions and who disbelieves in or minimizes selfless acts or disinterested points of view

I'm quite a hardened cynic when direct mail drops through my door.

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2011-10-14T02:04:00.001-07:00

Resplendent (ri-splen-duh nt) – Adjective

1. Shining brilliantly

2. Gleaming

3. Having great beauty and splendor

"The tiny hummingbird was resplendent in its iridescent coat."

Stentorian (sten-tawr-ee-uh n, -tohr-) – Adjective

1. Very loud or powerful in sound.

2. Uncommonly loud

"The uproar in the hall was suddenly silenced by the deep, stentorian admonitions of the vice principal"

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[Word Powers] Today's Words

2011-10-13T02:43:00.001-07:00

Etiology (ee-tee-ol-uh-jee) (noun):

1. In Pathology the study of the causes of diseases.

2. Any study of causes, causation, or causality, as in philosophy, biology, or physics.

Research underway to elucidate the etiology of diabetic micro vascular disease has revealed new targets for drug design.

Titubant (tich-oo-buhnt) (noun):

A disturbance of body equilibrium in standing or walking, resulting in an uncertain gait and trembling.

The world is still quivering and titubant under the shock of the attack on the Twin Towers in September 2001.

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2011-10-10T22:26:00.001-07:00

Euphoria [yo?o'fôre?] - Noun

1. A feeling or state of intense excitement and happiness.

2. Affective state of exaggerated well-being or elation.

"The euphoria of success will fuel your desire to continue. "

Galling [ˈgȯ-liŋ] – Adjective

1. Markedly irritating.

2. Obsolete rubbing painfully; chafing.

3. A severe form of adhesive wear which occurs during sliding contact of one surface relative to another

"I always find this question galling, for some reason."

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2011-10-07T00:56:00.001-07:00

Audacity (aw-das-i-tee) – Noun

1. Boldness or daring, especially with confident or arrogant disregard for personal safety.

2. Effrontery or insolence

3. Shameless boldness

“His student’s audacity shocked the lecturer.”

Dearth (durth) – Noun

1. An inadequate supply or scarcity.

2. Dearness of food; famine.

"By contrast, many cities have a dearth of affordable rented accommodation.”

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2011-10-05T00:54:00.001-07:00

Emeritus (ih-mer-i-tuhs)-Adjective

Retired or honorably discharged from active professional duty, but retaining the title of one's office or position

Set to celebrate his 80th birthday on October 7, Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu has dedicated more than 50 years to fighting social injustice at home and abroad.

Consort (kon-sawrt) – Noun

1. Music

A. A group of instrumentalists and singers who perform music, especially old music.

B. A group of instruments of the same family, as viols, played in concert.

2. A husband or wife; spouse, especially of a reigning monarch.

3. One vessel or ship accompanying another.

Consort music enjoyed considerable popularity at court and in households of the wealthy in the Elizabethan era.

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2011-10-04T05:53:00.001-07:00

Annie Oakley (noun) (an-ee-oh-klee): A free ticket

The sales representative gave her client a pair of Annie Oakleys to the golf tournament.

Ruction (noun) (ruk-shun): A noisy fight, disturbance, uproar

The ruction outside the door prompted me to investigate what was going on.

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2011-10-03T03:50:00.001-07:00

Ambidextrous (am-bi-dek-struhs) - Adjective

1. Able to use both hands with equal facility.

2. Unusually skillful; adroit.

3. Deceptive or hypocritical.

“Neman could play the guitar easily because he was ambidextrous.”

Juxtaposition (juhk-stuh-puh-zish-uhn) –Noun

1. The act or an instance of placing two or more things side by side, especially for comparison or contrast.

2. The state of being close together or side by side

"Juxtaposing the two essays revealed the huge differences in the author's viewpoints.”

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2011-09-29T23:50:00.001-07:00

Caveat (kav-ee-aht) – Noun

1. A warning or caution

2. Admonition.

3. A legal notice to a court or public officer to suspend a certain proceeding until the notifier is given a hearing

“Lindsay's counsel issued a caveat to allow her client to gather enough evidence before they appear in court.”

Incognito [in-kog-nee-toh, in-kog-ni-toh] –Adjective

1. having one's identity concealed, especially to avoid notice or formal attentions.

“John, hoping to not be recognized, travelled incognito disguised as a street vendor”

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2011-09-28T04:14:00.001-07:00

Reiterate (ree-it-uh-reyt)- Verb

To say or do again or repeatedly; repeat, often excessively.

Could you reiterate your question please?

Apparition (ap-uh-rish-uhn)– Noun

1. A ghostly figure; a specter.

2. A sudden or unusual sight:

3. The act of appearing; appearance.

We were unprepared for the apparition that confronted us.

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2011-09-27T02:52:00.001-07:00

Horrendous (ho-ren-des) - Adjective

1. Causing horror

2. So extremely ugly as to be terrifying

Horrendous explosions shook the whole city.

Stupendous (stoo-pen-des) – Adjective

1. Of astounding force, volume, degree, or excellence; marvelous.

2. Amazingly large or great; huge

Superstar Shahrukh Khan whose dream project 'Ra.One' is up for Diwali release, wishes stupendous business for his film akin to the recent ones that had a dream run at the box office.

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2011-09-26T01:07:00.001-07:00

Sentient (sen-shuhnt)- adjective

1. Having the power of perception by the senses; conscious.

2. Characterized by sensation and consciousness

The living knew themselves just sentient puppets on God's stage

Refulgent (ri-fuhl-juhnt)– adjective

Shining brightly; radiant; gleaming.

Standing by the edge of the sea, they witnessed a refulgent sunset.

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2011-09-23T04:00:00.001-07:00

Bauble (baw-buh l) – Noun

1. A showy toy or trinket of little value; trifle

2. Spherical ornament made of colored or decorated material which is hung from the branches of a Christmas tree

“The Christmas tree was adorned with baubles…”

Ethereal [ih-theer-ee-uh] –Adjective

1. light, airy, or tenuous

2. Extremely delicate or refined: ethereal beauty.

3. Heavenly or celestial

4. Pertaining to the upper regions of space.

“Nicole looked ethereal with her veil floating, like a vision in white.”

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2011-09-21T23:35:00.001-07:00

Irrefragable (ih-ref-ruh-guh-buhl) (adjective):

1. Impossible to refute; incontestable; undeniable;

2. as, an irrefragable argument; irrefragable evidence.

The prosecutor painstakingly built an irrefragable case against the accused in the recent CWG scam.

Acme (ack-mee) (noun):

1. The highest point of something; the highest level or degree attainable.

The Himalayan landscapes are considered to be the acme of beauty.

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2011-09-19T07:07:00.001-07:00

Virid (vir-id) - adjective

Green or verdant: the virid woodlands of spring.

The lake was virid with bright algae on the surface.

Crass (kras)– adjective

1. Without refinement, delicacy, or sensitivity; gross; obtuse; stupid: crass commercialism; a crass misrepresentation of the facts.

2. Archaic. Thick; coarse

Jenny's mother was horrified by the crass behavior of the young man whom her daughter had befriended.

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2011-09-16T03:38:00.001-07:00

Senescent (si-NES-uhnt) – Adjective

1. Growing old

2. Aging.

“During summer, when there is no rain for months, the forests become littered with dry senescent leaves and twinges, which could burst into flames ignited by the slightest spark”

Aplomb [uh-plom, uh-pluhm] -Noun

1. Imperturbable self-possession, poise, or assurance.

2. The perpendicular, or vertical, position.

“The Queen spoke with great aplomb when delivering her speech”

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2011-09-14T23:28:00.001-07:00

Forage (fawr-ij) (noun, Intransitive verb, transitive verb):

1. (n.) the act or instance of searching for fodder or food

2. (intr.v.) to wander in search of provisions or food

3. (tr.v.) to collect supplies or provisions

Their forage for food was a failure as they returned empty-handed.

Culvert (kuhl-vert) (noun):

1. A sewer, drain or channel

2. A bridge or embankment over such a drain

Uncovered culverts are dangerous in the monsoon season.

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2011-09-14T06:16:00.001-07:00

Juxtapose (verb) (juhk-stuh-pohz): to place close together or side by side, especially for comparison or contrast.

Juxtaposing the two essays revealed the huge differences in the author's viewpoints.

Solace (noun) (sol-is)

1. Comfort in sorrow, misfortune, or distress; consolation.

2. A source of comfort or consolation.

Through her message, rich and poor alike have felt inexplicably drawn into the mercy and solace of God's tender embrace.

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2011-09-13T00:54:00.001-07:00

Callow (adjective) (kal-oh): Inexperienced or immature.

Rohan, a young callow musician was trained rigorously for seven years to become the famous musician that he is now.

Finicky (adjective) (fin-ih-kee)

1. Extremely or excessively particular, exacting, or meticulous in taste or standards

2. Requiring much care, precision, or attentive effort

Andrea found it challenging to come up with ideas for healthy meals that her young son, a finicky eater, would enjoy.

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2011-09-12T02:49:00.000-07:00

Raze (reyz) - verb

1. To tear down; demolish; level to the ground: to raze a row of old buildings.

2. To shave or scrape off.

They would raze our cities, leaving not one stone upon another.

Cogitate (koj-i-teyt) – verb

To think hard; ponder; meditate: to cogitate about a problem.

After cogitating for a while, she decided to buy the dress.

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2011-09-08T05:48:00.001-07:00

Braird (braird) (verb):

To sprout; appear above the ground.

Oats require about a fortnight to braird in ordinary weather.

Nebulize (neb-yuh-lahyz) (verb):

1. To become vague, or indistinct.

2. To reduce to a fine spray.

The child was nebulized to alleviate his suffering from asthma.

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2011-09-06T00:48:00.001-07:00

Deify (dee-uh-fahy) (Verb):

1) To make a god of; exalt to the rank of a deity

The people deified their beloved king.

2) To adore or regard as a deity

It would be a mistake to deify wealth.

Mezzanine (mez-uh-neen) (Noun):

1) The lowest balcony or forward part of such a balcony in a theater; also a low story between two other stories of greater height in a building

The number of people that showed up at the opening night of the theatre was so great that the caretaker was concerned about the structural integrity of the mezzanine which was fully crowded with people.

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2011-09-05T23:36:00.001-07:00

Squander (skwon-der) (Verb):

1. To spend or use (money, time, etc.) extravagantly or wastefully (often followed by away).

2. To scatter

The foolish man squandered his life savings on fast cars and booze.

Snap (snap) (Verb):

1. To act or move with quick or abrupt motions of the body

2. To break suddenly, especially with a sharp, cracking sound, as something slender and brittle

Snapped up within hours, the club was packed by the time the band opened their set.

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2010-10-19T01:20:00.001-07:00

Outlandish(out-lan-dish)(adjective) :Of or relating to another country; foreign

The author’s award-winning novels are noted for their lush, fantastical settings and outlandish characters.

Hie (hye) (verb) : To go quickly;hasten

Every autumn, we hie ourselves down to the county fair for a day of greasy food and entertainment.

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2010-10-14T22:21:00.000-07:00

Gossamer (gos-uh-mer) (noun)

1.a fine, filmy cobweb seen on grass or bushes or floating in the air in calm weather, esp. in autumn.

2.any thin, light fabric.

In the sunlight, her hair was like blond gossamer, fine and delicate.

Halcyon (hal-see-uhn) (adj)

1.calm; peaceful; tranquil: halcyon weather.

2.happy; joyful; carefree: halcyon days of youth.

3.of or pertaining to the halcyon or kingfisher.

She claimed to have found the ideal cure for her stress-related ills: a quiet weekend in the halcyon atmosphere of a beautiful country town.

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2010-10-13T22:28:00.001-07:00

Trepidation (trep-i-dey-shuhn) (noun): fear or apprehension, tremor or a sudden, quivering motion

Scooby was trembling with trepidation at the sight of a ghost.

Serried (ser-eed) (adjective): compacted, crowded or packed closely together

People get used to travelling in serried local trains in Mumbai.

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2010-10-13T20:08:00.001-07:00

Couture (koo-toor):

1)[Noun] The occupation of a couturier; dressmaking and designing

The art of couture is undergoing a radical transformation thanks to the foreign exposure that the Indian designers have received of late.

2)[Adj] Created or produced by a fashion designer; being, having, or suggesting the style, quality, etc., of a fashion designer; very fashionable

We weren’t surprised to see the party goers wearing expensive couture clothes last weekend.

Ambivalence (am-biv-uh-luh ns) (Noun):

1)Uncertainty or fluctuation, esp. when caused by inability to make a choice or by a simultaneous desire to say or do two opposite or conflicting things.

Ambivalence in decision making can have a huge impact on our personal lives.

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2010-10-11T23:16:00.001-07:00

Muzzle (mu-zul):

1.Prevent from speaking out (Verb)

2.A leather or wire restraint that fits over an animal's snout (especially a dog's nose and jaws) and prevents it from eating or biting (Noun)

The Opposition Janata Dal and Congress dubbed Speaker K.G. Bopaiah's move, under provisions of the anti-defection law, as "a ploy to muzzle democracy".

Mutilate (myoot-leyt) (Verb):

1. Destroy or injure severely

2. Alter so as to make unrecognizable

In terrorism it is all human victims who die or are mutilated horribly for no good cause.

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2010-10-10T22:07:00.001-07:00

Fete (feyt):

1. (Noun) A day of Celebration; Festive Celebration or Entertainment

Deepavali is a great fete for Hindus

2. (Verb) To entertain or honor with a fete

He decided to throw a party to fete the visiting clients.

Proliferate (pruh-lif-uh-reyt) (Verb) :

To grow or produce by multiplication of parts, as in budding or cell division

Arrest of the tumor cells that proliferate is the ultimate objective of anticancer therapy

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2010-10-10T22:06:00.001-07:00

Evanescent (ev-uh-nes-uhnt) (adj)

1. Vanishing; fading away.

2. Tending to become imperceptible; scarcely perceptible.

The fashions during these days are so evanescent that you can't hold on to a wardrobe for long.

Pyrrhic (pir-ik) (adj)

1. Successful with heavy losses

2. A victory that is offset by staggering losses

It will be termed as a pyrrhic victory wherein the considerable losses outweigh the gains.

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2010-10-10T22:04:00.001-07:00

Travesty (trav-uh-stee) (noun):

A parody or grotesque imitation of a work of art that is serious in nature, a crude or ridiculous representation of something serious

The travesty of the classic play was banned.

Skirmish (skur-mish) (noun):

A fight between troops, any brisk dispute or encounter

The police had to intervene as the skirmish among the fans was getting out of hand.

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2010-10-10T22:03:00.001-07:00

Eponymous (uh-pon-uh-muh s) (Adj):

Indicating the giving of one’s name to a tribe, place, thing etc.

Orkut Buyukkokten, the eponymous founder of the social networking site ‘Orkut’ is known to be one of the youngest millionaires in the world.

Dorsal (dawr-suhl) (Adj):

Of, pertaining to, or situated at the back or dorsum

The dorsal fin of the shark serves as a danger sign that can’t be missed by swimmers!

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2010-10-10T22:01:00.001-07:00

Garner (gahr-ner) (verb):

a) To gather into storage, accumulate, collect

b) To acquire by effort : earn

Through hard work and a determination to see her students succeed, Ms. Taylor has garnered considerable respect from parents and her fellow teachers.

Minuscule (min-uh-skyool) (adjective) :

very small, (of letters or writing) small; not capital.

As the director of a tiny nonprofit organization, Julie is adept at managing expenses while working within the restraints of a minuscule budget.

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2010-10-10T22:00:00.001-07:00

Demesne (dih-meyn): noun

1. possession of land as one's own: land held in demesne

2. the dominion or territory of a sovereign or state; domain

With the advent of the Early modern period, demesne lands came to be

cultivated by paid labourers.

Denouement (dey-noo-mahn):–noun

1. the final resolution of the intricacies of a plot, as of a drama or novel.

2. the outcome or resolution of a doubtful series of occurrences.

In Shakespeare's tragedies, the denouement is usually the death of one or more characters.

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2010-09-30T19:48:00.001-07:00

Quack(kwak)(noun):An untrained person who pretends to be a doctor

The patient was surprised to know that his family doctor was actually a quack.

Bucolic(byoo-kol-ik)(adjective):relating to or suggestive of typical rural life

Highly stressed urban executives in cities are increasingly looking at bucolic idylls to spend their holidays.

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2010-09-29T00:21:00.001-07:00

Desuetude (des-wi-tood) (Noun): The condition of not being in use or practice; disuse

The car had started accumulating rust due to desuetude.

Rumpus (ruhm-puh s) (Noun):

1)A noisy or violent disturbance;commotion;uproar

There was a terrible rumpus going on underneath the large banyan tree after the accident.

2)A heated controversy

The Daily Tribune reported a rumpus over the issue of a financial bond that had affected the company’s shares.

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2010-09-28T02:02:00.000-07:00

Besot(bi-sot)(Verb):Make dull or muddle with drunkenness or infatuation

The destruction of a peaceful future is the only solace for those besot with jealousy.

Begrudge(bi-gruj)(Verb):

1.To regard with displeasure or disapproval

2.Wish ill or allow unwillingly

In an interview with Bloomberg News, President Obama likened bonuses for Wall Street CEOs to outrageous salaries for athletes, but he said he does not begrudge the bank chiefs for pulling in such hefty sums.

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2010-09-26T23:49:00.001-07:00

Blithe(blahyth)(Adj):

1.Joyous,Merry,Gay;Glad;Cheerful

2.Without thought or regard; Carefree

Sangeetha always maintains blithe and bubbly attitude.

Discombobulate(dis-kuh-m-bob-yuh-leyt)(Adj):Confusing or perplexing to; Cause to be unable to think clearly; Cause to be confused emotionally;

The speaker was completely discombobulated by the questions from the audience.

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2010-09-24T04:04:00.001-07:00

Tranquility [trang-kwil-i-tee] (noun):

Quality or state of being tranquil; calmness; peacefulness; quiet; serenity.

It’s an appeal to everybody to help maintain peace, order, harmony and tranquility on and after the Ayodhya verdict day and show the world our true strength.

Ripple [rip-uhl] (noun):

1.a small wave or undulation, as on water.

2.a sound, as of water flowing in ripples: a ripple of laughter.

People usually make ripples on the pond to direct the food toward the ducks.

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2010-09-23T03:57:00.001-07:00

Brobdingnagian (brob-ding-nag-ee-uhn) (adjective): Of extraordinary size, gigantic, enormous

The dinosaurs shown in the movie Jurassic park were of brobdingnagian proportions.

Sang-froid (sahn-frwa) (noun): calmness, composure or equanimity

The sang-froid displayed by the athlete in the face of imminent defeat at the U.S.Open was commendable.

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2010-09-21T21:13:00.001-07:00

Maroon (mu-roon)

1.(Verb) Leave stranded or isolated with little hope of rescue

2.(Adjective) Of dark brownish to purplish red

The marooned villagers are reluctant to leave their flooded homes fearing robbers may strike.

Paunchy(ponchee)(Adjective):Having a large belly

Despite dieting and wearing loose clothing, it's difficult for him to hide the fact that he is paunchy.

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2010-09-20T03:20:00.001-07:00

Orb (awrb) (Noun) : Sphere or Globe; a circle or something circular

The Christmas tree was decorated with brightly colored orbs

Spoof(spoof) (Noun) : A mocking imitation of someone or something, usually light and good-humored

The blockbuster movie was a spoof of politics and politicians.

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2010-09-16T23:42:00.001-07:00

Entourage (ahn-too-rahzh) –noun :

1. A group of attendants or associates, as of a person of rank or importance:

The opera singer traveled with an entourage of 20 people.

2. Surroundings; environment:

A house with a charming entourage of trees and flowers.

Marshmallow (mahrsh-mel-oh) –noun:

A confection, usually soft and spongy, made from gum arabic or gelatin, sugar, corn syrup, and flavoring.

It was so cold but we made a fire in the barbecue and toasted marshmallows.

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2010-09-16T23:27:00.001-07:00

Knoll (nohl) (noun): a small, round hill; a hillock

From the knoll, one could see the entire town bathed in brilliant sunshine.

Sacerdotal (sas-er-doht-l) (adjective): priestly or of priesthood, suggestive of or pertaining to sacerdotalism

The sacerdotal emphasis on the authority of priests was unchallenged.

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2010-09-15T05:00:00.000-07:00

Metaphor (met-uh-fawr) (Noun):

1) A figure of speech in which a term or phrase is applied to something to which it is not literally applicable in order to suggest a resemblance

“A mighty fortress is our God!” is an example of a metaphor.

2) Something used, or regarded as being used, to represent something else; symbol

The movie ‘Inception’ is a metaphor for the way in which Christopher Nolan works as a director.

Metronome (me-truh-nohm) (Noun): A mechanical or electrical instrument that makes repeated clicking sounds at an adjustable pace, used for marking rhythm, esp. in practicing music

The metronome used during the annual school function had an interval of 2 seconds.

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2010-09-15T04:59:00.001-07:00

Twee (twee) (adjective): Affectedly or excessively dainty, delicate, cute, or quaint

I stood in the greeting card section of the store reading through the selections, looking for one that would express my affection and appreciation without being intolerably twee.

Regale (ri-geyl) (verb) : To entertain sumptuously; to feast with delicacies

Mr. Bean regaled the children with his amusing act

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2010-09-13T03:55:00.001-07:00

Mettle (met-l) (Noun): Courage, Spirit and fortitude; disposition or temperament.

Initial days of the war tested the mettle of both the armies

Scuffle (skuhf-uhl) (Verb) : To struggle or fight in a rough, confused manner, to go or move in hurried confusion.

Students scuffled in to their classroom on hearing the footsteps of the Principal

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2010-09-09T02:59:00.001-07:00

Fracas (frey-kuhs) (noun): a brawl; noisy argument

The fracas between the players and the referee led to the match being called off.

Profusion (pruh-fyoo-zh-uhn) (noun): abundance or lavish supply, extravagance, lavishness or unrestrained expenses

The Mexican drug lords, who were caught by the police, were found to have money in profusion.

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2010-09-08T01:02:00.001-07:00

Expiate (ek-spee-eyt) (Verb): To atone for; make amends or reparation for

The Son of Man sacrificed himself to expiate our sins.

Innuendo (in-yoo-en-doh) (Noun): An indirect intimation about a person or thing, esp. of a disparaging or a derogatory nature

The fireman despised the innuendo that they had not responded promptly to the urgent calls made by the residents of the neighbourhood where the fire broke out.

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2010-09-07T00:57:00.001-07:00

Armageddon (ahr-muh-ged-n) (Noun) : A decisive, catastrophic conflict.

The nuclear armageddon between US and Japan completely devastated the latter.

Brainiac (bray-nee-ak) (Noun) : A very intelligent person

The company employs an army of geeky brainiacs who are devoted to providing the best in computer game graphics and technology.

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2010-09-07T00:56:00.001-07:00

Plummet (pluhm-it) :

1. (verb) Decline suddenly and deeply; To fall straight down

2. (noun) Something that weighs down or depresses

By the time the accident victim was taken to the hospital , his pulse rate plummeted.

Furbish (fur-bish) (Verb) : To restore to freshness of appearance or good condition; To renovate; To polish

Their ancestral house was furbished and converted into a holiday resort.

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2010-09-07T00:53:00.001-07:00

Imbue (im-byoo) (verb):

1. To inspire, as with feelings, opinions, etc.

The coach hoped that his pep talk would imbue the team with a sense of confidence before the final game.

2. To saturate with moisture, color, etc.

The new political leader was imbued with the teachings of Mahatma Gandhi.

Languor (lang-ger) (noun):

1. Lack of energy; sluggishness.

2. Lack of spirit or interest; listlessness; stagnation.

The pace may be a little languid at times, but the film never lost my interest and is fairly suspenseful throughout..

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2010-09-07T00:51:00.001-07:00

Shenanigan (shuh-nan-i-guhn) (noun): mischief, prankishness, remarks intended to deceive

For his latest shenanigan, he had been suspended for three days from school.

Repartee (rep-er-tee) (noun): a witty and quick or swift reply, a conversation involving witty and quick replies, skill or expertise in repartee

The parrot's repartee was followed by a burst of laughter from the crowd.

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2010-09-07T00:48:00.001-07:00

Candor (kan-der) (Noun):

1) The state or quality of being frank, open, and sincere in speech or expression; candidness

The candor of the speech impressed the audience.

2) Freedom from bias; fairness; impartiality

The supreme court seems to have considered the issue of the Bhopal Gas Tragedy with candor and this is evident in reopening of the case.

Vitiate (vish-ee-eyt) (Verb):

1) To impair the quality of; make faulty; spoil; debase; corrupt

Adding water is one of the easiest techniques employed by milk vendors to vitiate milk with an intention of increasing their sales.

2) To impair or weaken the effectiveness of; to invalidate (esp. legally)

The young lawyer’s sound defense vitiated the claim of the accuser.

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2010-09-07T00:46:00.001-07:00

Mire (mir) (Verb):

1. Entrap

2. Be unable to move further

Cricket was mired in a betting scandal once again on Sunday after a British tabloid carried out a sting that allegedly showed two of Pakistan's finest bowlers deliberately bowling no-balls against English batsmen in return for cash.

Mitigate (miti-ge-yt) (Verb):

1. Lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of

2. Make less severe or harsh

Microsoft has released software that can be used to mitigate a critical vulnerability in Internet Explorer.

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2010-09-07T00:44:00.001-07:00

Fret (fret) (Verb): To feel or express Annoyance or worry; to move in agitation or commotion;

Most people fret about every small thing happening in life and fail to enjoy the beauty of life.

Calumniate (kuh-luhm-nee-eyt) (Verb) : Charge falsely or with malicious intent; Slander

The leading newspaper calumniated his reputation.

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2010-09-07T00:39:00.001-07:00

Denigrate (den-i-greyt) (Verb):

1) To make black; blacken

Rain clouds denigrated the skies last Sunday, here in Bangalore.

2) To speak damagingly of; criticize in a derogatory manner; sully; defame; belittle; disparage; malign, besmirch, traduce

Her boss denigrated her contributions to the project in front of her colleagues.

Discomfit (dis-kuhm-fit) (Verb):

1) To confuse and deject; disconcert; discompose

The speaker was discomfited by the questions of the reporters at the public meeting.

2) To defeat utterly; rout

Almost all the fighters who faced Muhammad Ali at the tournament were discomfited by the legend.

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2010-09-07T00:37:00.001-07:00

Squeaker (skweeku(r)) (Noun):

1. Something achieved (or escaped) by a narrow margin

2. Any artifact that makes a squeaking sound when used

Arjun Atwal, the first Indian to win on the PGA tour, won by a squeaker, defeating David Toms by just one stroke.

Squelch (skwelch) :

1. (Verb) Suppress or crush completely

2. (Noun) A crushing remark

The overnight rain lies in puddles on the road; the earth squelches softly underfoot.

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2010-09-06T23:59:00.001-07:00

Vivacious (vi-vey-shuhs) (Adj): lively; full of high spirits and animation;

She was quite popular among her colleagues for her vivacious nature.

Strife (strahyf) (Noun) : Vigorous or bitter conflict; discord; disagreement;

Huge strife rose between the members of parliament when they met to discuss the issues on inflation.

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2010-09-05T23:33:00.001-07:00

Gambol (gam-buhl) :

1. (verb) To skip about, as in dancing or playing; frolic.

2. (noun) A skipping or frisking about; frolic.

The little boy's mother told him not to gambol in the house.

Riparian (ri-pair-ee-uhn):

1. (adj) Situated or dwelling on the bank of a river or other body of water: riparian villas.

2. (noun) A person who owns land on the bank of a natural watercourse or body of water.

Occasional windows at the southern end permit small patches of riparian vegetation, mostly Common Reed.

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2010-09-05T23:31:00.001-07:00

Hieroglyphic (hahy-er-uh-glif-ik) (noun, adjective):

1)a script comprising pictures and symbols instead of alphabets(n)

2)pertaining to a pictorial script, inscribed with hieroglyphic symbols(adj.)

He was taken on the team of pyramid explorers because of his knowledge of hieroglyphics.

Paleontologist (pal-ee-uhn-tol-uh-jist) (noun): an expert who has studied the fossil remains of prehistoric plants, animals, and other organisms

The character of Ross Geller in the famed comedy, "Friends", was a paleontologist.

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2010-09-05T23:20:00.001-07:00

Bestial (bes-chuh l) (Adj):

1) Of, pertaining to, or having the form of a beast

Many of the native American tribes firmly uphold the belief that a person could assume bestial form after death.

2) Without reason or intelligence; brutal; inhuman; savage

The new warden of the Lompoc penitentiary was appalled to see the bestial treatment being given to the prisoners there.

Pogrom (puh-gruhm) (Noun):

A massacre or persecution instigated by the government or by the ruling class against a minority group, particularly Jews

The pogroms that started in Russia during the reign of the czars claimed the life of thousands of innocent Jews.

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2010-09-05T23:15:00.001-07:00

Wane (weyn) (noun) : A gradual decrease or decline in strength, intensity, power, etc.

The exhausted firefighters take a break as their aerial support dumps a ton of water on the waning wild fire.

Absolution (ab-suh-loo-shuhn) (noun) : Act of absolving; a freeing from blame or guilt; release from consequences, obligations, or penalties.

The man went to church seeking absolution for his everyday offenses.

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2010-09-05T23:09:00.001-07:00

Suave (swahv) (Adj): Sophistication in manner or attitude; Polite; Smoothly agreeable.

She moved around the party hall in suave manner and thus received lots of admiring looks.

Haughty (haw-tee) (Adj) : Disdainfully proud; Snobbish.

He is a rough and haughty man who treats his employees with disregard.

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2010-09-05T23:08:00.001-07:00

Parlance (PAHR-luhns) (noun):

1. A way or manner of speaking; vernacular; idiom: legal parlance.

2. Speech, esp. a formal discussion or debate.

In cricketing parlance ' bowling ' is the delivery of the ball to the batsman.

Appurtenance (uh-PUR-tn-uhns) (noun):A possession or piece of property that is considered to be a typical feature of a particular way of living

Books and CDs are among the appurtenances of student life.

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2010-09-05T23:05:00.001-07:00

Penurious (puh-noor-ee-uhs) (adjective):destitute, indigent or impoverished

The shelter provided food for the penurious urchins.

Perfidy (per-fi-dee) (noun): intentional breach of trust, an act of treachery, infidelity

The cabinet of ministers agreed unanimously that the no perfidy must go unpunished.

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2010-08-10T22:59:00.001-07:00

Gilded (gil-did) (Adj):

1) Covered or highlighted with gold or something of a golden color

The gilded bricks that were stolen from the Italian bank had a lot of demand in the underground market.

2) Having a pleasing appearance that conceals something of little worth

Gold plated ornaments can literally be called little more than gilded trinkets.

Vulpine (vuhl-pahyn) (Adj):

1) Of or resembling a fox

Wolves, coyotes and jackals are generally not considered to be a part of the vulpine family of ‘true foxes’.

2) Cunning or crafty

The New Zealand batsmen fell for the vulpine strategies of their Australian rivals.

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2010-08-10T22:57:00.001-07:00

Futile (fyoot-ul) (Adjective):

1. Producing no result or effect

2. Unproductive of success

It would be a futile attempt to estimate our final gains at the present time.

Endeavor (en'devu(r)) (Verb):Attempt by employing effort; To strive to achieve or reach

After the NY marathon, Lance Armstrong, 7 time Tour De France winner, humbly admitted that the race was his hardest physical endeavor.

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2010-08-08T21:43:00.001-07:00

Edify (ed-uh-fahy) (verb): To instruct, esp. morally or spiritually; Enlighten.

A preacher's responsibility is to edify his pupil.

Squib (skwib) (noun) : Short and witty or sarcastic saying or writing.

Edgar Wilson Nye, a noted American journalist, was popular for his humorous squibs.

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2010-08-08T21:42:00.001-07:00

Petrichor [pet-ri-kuhr] (noun): The pleasant smell that accompanies the first rain after a dry spell

Rain brings out the child in me and petrichor brings back the memories.

Redolent [red-l-uhnt ] (adjective)

1. Odorous or smelling (usually fol. by of): redolent of garlic.

2. Suggestive; reminiscent (usually fol. by of): verse redolent of Shakespeare.

All gorse flowers have a rich perfume redolent of the coconut chips sweets of our childhood.

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2010-08-05T20:35:00.000-07:00

Extirpate (ek-ster-peyt) (Verb):

1) To remove or destroy totally; do away with; exterminate

In the movie ‘Terminator’, Arnold plays the role of an unstoppable and almost indestructible cyborg who is sent back from the future to extirpate the leader of the human resistance.

2) To pull up by or as if by the roots; root up

While treating a flesh wound, doctors generally extirpate all the hair follicles on the skin.

Proclivity (proh-kliv-i-tee) (Noun):

1) Natural or habitual inclination or tendency; propensity; predisposition; bent; leaning

Vin had a proclivity to extreme sports since a very early age.

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2010-08-05T20:33:00.001-07:00

Orchestrate (orku-streyt) (Verb):

1. Plan and direct (a complex undertaking)

2. Write an orchestra score for

To a question on the current cycle of violence in the valley, Abdullah said no particular group was in a position to orchestrate the violence.

Oust (awst) (Verb):

1. Remove from a position or office

2. Remove and replace

The chairman was ousted after he misappropriated funds.

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2010-08-05T20:32:00.001-07:00

Fulsome (fuhl-suhm) (adj) : Excessively flattering; Insincere;

Her appreciation was embarrassingly fulsome.

Inept (in-ept) (adj) : Lacking sense, reason or aptitude; Generally Incompetent.

The new Chairman’s inept leadership led to the downfall of the organization.

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2010-08-05T20:30:00.001-07:00

Busticate [BUHS-ti-keyt] (verb): To break into pieces

A security contest is being held by Google to try and busticate their native client code.

Absquatulate [ab-skwoch-uh-leyt] (verb): To flee, abscond

The old prospector absquatulated with our picks and shovel.

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2010-07-29T05:25:00.001-07:00

Indoctrinate (in-dok-truh-neyt) (verb): to instruct in a principle or ideology, to teach or impress upon, to influence with an ideological point of view

The professor indoctrinated the students with his principles.

Colossal (kuh-los-uhl) (adjective): of enormous size

Egypt is well known for its colossal pyramids.

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2010-07-29T04:51:00.001-07:00

Surly (sur-lee) (Adj): Churlishly rude or bad-tempered; hostile; menacingly irritable; irascible; gruff

The old landlady was in a surly mood and when the kids asked if they could have their football back, she stuck out her tongue at them and told them to forget it.

Avant garde (uh-vahnt-gahrd):

1) (Noun) The advanced group in any field, esp. in the visual, literary, or musical arts, whose works are characterized chiefly by unorthodox and experimental methods

The Tripoli theater house is truly avant garde in the usage of mime.

2) (Adj) Of or pertaining to the experimental treatment of artistic, musical, or literary material

Avant garde cinema sometimes almost touches the boundaries of surrealism.

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2010-07-29T04:39:00.001-07:00

Asperity (uh-spair-uh-tee) (noun) : Harshness or sharpness of tone, temper, or manner; severity;

When asked to make a contribution, Roger glared and said with asperity, "I gave at the office."

Conn (kahn) (verb) : To conduct or direct the steering of (as a ship).

The captain successfully conned his ship through the ice-packed waters.

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2010-07-29T01:34:00.001-07:00

Metamorphosis (met-uh-mawr-fuh-sis) (noun):

1. A complete change of form, structure, or substance.

2. (Biology) A profound change in form from one stage to the next in the life history of an organism.

Due to the large change from larval to adult form, the insects are said to undergo complete or complex metamorphosis.

Tranche (trä n sh) (noun):

1. A portion of something (especially money).

2. (Economics/Finance) A portion or installment, esp. of a loan or share issue.

The project was organized to deliver the first tranche of object records by April.

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2010-07-28T21:14:00.001-07:00

Impedimenta (im-ped-uh-men-tuh) (noun): Baggage or other things that retard one's progress.

The terrorists were stripped off their impedimenta at the airport.

Acedia (uh-see-dee-uh) (noun): Sloth, Laziness or indifference in religious matters.

Five thousand people yawning in their cars intimidated by the cops and bored to acedia by the chant of the politicians.

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Caprice (kuh-prees) (Noun):

1)A sudden, unpredictable action, change, or series of actions or changes

A hailstorm in July is a caprice of nature.

2) A tendency to change one's mind without apparent or adequate motive; whimsicality; vagary; fancy

With the caprice of a despotic king, he alternated between kindness and cruelty.

Pristine (pris-teen) (Adj):

1) Having its original purity; uncorrupted or unsullied; undefiled; untouched; free from dirt or decay

The tourists were enchanted by the pristine beauty of lake Moraigne.

2) Of, relating to, or typical of the earliest time or condition; primitive or original

The giant sequoia trees found in some parts of America possess some of the most pristine microscopic life forms in the world.

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Inception (in-sep-shun) (Noun):

1. An event that is a beginning; a first part or stage of subsequent events.

Since the program's inception, over 2,40,000 students have participated.

Stupefied (s(y)-toopu-fI-d) (Adjective):

1. As if struck dumb with astonishment and surprise.

2. In a state of mental numbness especially as resulting from shock.

Pavan was stupefied with astonishment after seeing his cubicle decorations on his birthday.

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Cohere (koh-heer) (verb): To stick together; be united; hold fast.

"I learned to slip back and forth between my black and white worlds, understanding that each possessed its own language and customs and structures of meaning, convinced that with a bit of translation on my part the two worlds would eventually cohere." – Barack Obama

Ebullient (ih-buhl-yuh nt) (Adj): Overflowing with fervor, enthusiasm, or excitement; high-spirited.

The award winner was in an ebullient mood at the dinner in her honor.

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Cranky (KRANG-kee) (adj):

1. Ill-tempered; grouchy; cross

I'm always cranky when I don't get enough sleep.

2. Strange and unusual

She's a member of a group that promotes cranky ideas about food and exercise.

Comeuppance (kuhm-UHP-uhns) (adj):

A punishment or retribution that one deserves.

He finally got his comeuppance for his misbehavior.

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Transpire (tran-spahyr) (verb): to occur, take place, to emit or give off (waste matter, watery vapor, an odor, etc.)

He made a note of everything that transpired in the courtroom.

Tourniquet (tur-ni-kit) (noun): A device, typically a tightly encircling bandage, used to check bleeding by temporarily stopping the flow of blood through a large artery in a limb.

The aim of applying a tourniquet is to block the flow of blood in the veins going back to the heart.

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Dipsomaniac (dip-suh-mey-nee-ak) (Noun):

1) A person with an irresistible craving for alcoholic drink; drunkard

Dipsomaniacs often find themselves in rather embarrassing situations after indulging themselves excessively.

Concomitant (kon-kom-i-tuh nt):

1) (Adj) Existing or occurring with something else, often in a lesser way; accompanying; concurrent

The accident and the concomitant circumstances in which it occurred were investigated thoroughly by the police.

2) (Noun) A concomitant quality, circumstance, or thing

The musical instruments played during the synchronized swimming event acted as the concomitants for the other events too.

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