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Word of the Day Archive
October 2004
- enunciate: to utter articulately; also, to state or set forth precisely or systematically.
- acclimate: to accustom or become accustomed to a new climate, environment, or situation.
- cudgel: a short heavy stick.
- abulia: loss or impairment of the ability to act or to make decisions.
- didactic: conveying instruction; teaching some moral lesson.
- rapprochement: the establishment or state of cordial relations.
- tremulous: shaking, quivering; also, affected with fear.
- histrionic: theatrical.
- cohort: a group; also, a companion or associate.
- egress: the act of going out or leaving; exit.
- indigence: extreme poverty.
- effusive: excessively demonstrative.
- obeisance: an expression of deference.
- affray: a tumultuous assault or quarrel; a brawl.
- prima facie: at first view.
- undulant: resembling waves in form, motion, or occurrence.
- convivial: relating to feasting, drinking, and good company; festive.
- maunder: to talk or wander aimlessly.
- corpulent: very fat; obese.
- popinjay: a vain and talkative person.
- vatic: of or characteristic of a prophet or prophecy.
- fecund: fruitful; prolific.
- caterwaul: to make a harsh cry or screech.
- acerbic: sharp, biting, or acid in temper, expression, or tone.
- heterogeneous: consisting of dissimilar elements.
- rodomontade: pretentious, bragging speech.
- hoary: white or gray with age; hence, extremely old.
- foundling: a deserted or abandoned child.
- cavort: to bound or prance about.
- inexorable: unyielding; relentless.
- diablerie: sorcery; also, mischievous conduct.
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