Word: Runic Pronunciation: roon-ic Meaning: ancient runes written onto something, or something with a mysterious meaning. Part of Speech: Adjective Usage: The runic writings were difficult to read. … [Read more...]
Aug 6, 2011
Definition: Overslaugh
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Word: overslaugh Pronunciation: over-slaw Part of speech: verb Definition: to look over someone in favor or someone else, such as for a promotion. Usage: Don't overslaugh that person just because you like someone else more. … [Read more...]
Jul 9, 2011
Funny Word: Agroof
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Word: agroof Definition: to fall on your face. Usage: The child ran so quickly, he tripped and fell agroof. … [Read more...]
Jun 25, 2011
Definition: Schadenfreude
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Word: Schadenfreude Part of Speech: Noun Pronunciation: Shod-en-frod-en Definition: Taking enjoyment from the pain of others. Usage (From New York Magazine on June 13th, 2011): "Last night's Mavericks win gave America one more night to revel in LeBron James' schadenfreude." … [Read more...]
Jun 4, 2011
Definition: Maledicent
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Word: Maledicent Part of speech: adjective Definition: Someone who aways uses abusive and harsh words. Usage: The maledicent man had no friends. … [Read more...]
May 28, 2011
Defintion: famigerate
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Word: famigerate Part of Speech: verb Definition: bring news from far away, talking about foreign news Usage: Famigerating about other countries gets you nowhere. Usage: 1600 to 1700s … [Read more...]
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