Word of the Day Archive
December 2006
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- debouch: to emerge; to issue.
- machination: a crafty scheme intended to accomplish some usually evil end.
- unguent: an ointment.
- skulk: to hide in a sneaking manner.
- dictum: an authoritative statement.
- risible: exciting or provoking laughter.
- sartorial: of or relating to a tailor, tailoring, or clothing.
- interstice: a space between things or parts.
- Argus-eyed: extremely observant; watchful.
- syncretic: uniting and blending together different belief systems.
- ossify: to harden or to become bone.
- approbation: formal or official approval; also, praise.
- inkhorn: affectedly or ostentatiously learned.
- olla podrida: a kind of seasoned stew; also, a mixture, a hodgepodge.
- neologism: a new word or expression; the use or creation of new words or expressions.
- pule: to whimper; to whine.
- reticent: inclined to keep silent.
- opportune: suitable for a given purpose or occasion.
- impassive: devoid of emotion; also, showing no emotion.
- derogate: to deviate from expectation; also, to detract; also, to disparage.
- malaise: a condition of uneasiness or ill-being.
- flibbertigibbet: a silly, flighty, or excessively talkative person.
- urbane: polished and smooth in manner.
- wassail: an expression of good wishes on a festive occasion, especially in drinking to some one.
- irenic: promoting peace.
- bricolage: construction or something constructed by using whatever materials happen to be available.
- efface: to cause to disappear by rubbing out, striking out, etc.
- equanimity: calmness; composure.
- acuity: acuteness of perception or vision.
- ignoramus: an ignorant person; a dunce.
- fait accompli: an accomplished and presumably irreversible deed or fact.
