Word of the Day Archive
May 2008

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1. cloy: to weary or become distasteful through excess.
2. halcyon: peaceful; undisturbed; happy.
3. sub rosa: secretly; privately; confidentially.
4. disparate: fundamentally different; also, composed of dissimilar elements.
5. fustian: pompous or pretentious language.
6. amalgam: an alloy of mercury with other metals; also, a mixture.
7. contrite: feeling or expressing grief and regret for sins or offenses.
8. moiety: a half; a small part.
9. sentient: capable of perceiving by the senses.
10. parsimonious: frugal to excess.
11. acumen: quickness or keenness of perception or discernment.
12. cavil: to raise trivial objections; also, a trivial objection.
13. umbrage: offense; resentment.
14. fetter: a restraint; also, to impose restraints on.
15. paean: a song or other expression of praise or joy.
16. subfusc: dark or dull in color.
17. latitudinarian: having or expressing broad and tolerant views.
18. tirade: a long angry speech.
19. obtrude: to thrust out; also, to impose on others.
20. Potemkin village: a false front or facade.
21. boulevardier: a man-about-town.
22. cadge: to beg; to sponge.
23. aright: rightly; correctly.
24. ruminate: to chew the cud; also, to ponder; to reflect.
25. listless: having no desire or inclination.
26. vehement: marked by intensity of emotions or convictions.
27. ribald: characterized by, or given to, vulgar humor.
28. forgo: to do without.
29. schadenfreude: a malicious satisfaction in the misfortunes of others.
30. grandee: a man of elevated rank or station; a nobleman.
31. patina: a superficial layer.