Archive for the ‘Word of the Day’ Category

Word of the day:

Monday, July 27th, 2009

contiguous
meaning: adjacent, adjoining

Word of the day:

Friday, July 24th, 2009

fandango
meaning: a spanish dance for two

Word of the day:

Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009

strident
meaning: harsh, raucous, ear-piercing

Word of the Day:

Wednesday, July 1st, 2009

allay
meaning: to diminish or alleviate

Word of the day:

Friday, February 27th, 2009

sanguine
meaning: optimistic, hopeful. 

Word of the day:

Wednesday, February 25th, 2009

missive
meaning: written communication; letter

Word of the day:

Friday, February 20th, 2009

paroxysm
meaning: spasm, fit, outburst

Word of the day:

Thursday, February 19th, 2009

alacrity
meaning: cheerful readiness