Archive for February, 2008
February 29, 2008
con·vul·sion play_w(“C0619000″)
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sh
n)
n.
1. An intense, paroxysmal, involuntary muscular contraction.
2. An uncontrolled fit, as of laughter; a paroxysm.
3. Violent turmoil: “The market convulsions of the last few weeks have shaken the world” Felix Rohatyn.
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convulsion – a sudden uncontrollable attack; “a paroxysm of giggling”; “a fit of coughing”; “convulsions of laughter”
attack – a sudden occurrence of an uncontrollable condition; “an attack of diarrhea”
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convulsion – violent uncontrollable contractions of muscles |
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February 29, 2008
tran·spire play_w(“T0323600″)
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n-sp
r
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v. tran·spired, tran·spir·ing, tran·spires
v.tr.
To give off (vapor containing waste products) through the pores of the skin or the stomata of plant tissue.
v.intr.
1. To become known; come to light.
2. Usage Problem To come about; happen or occur.
3. To give off vapor containing waste products, as through animal or plant pores.
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February 28, 2008
trite play_w(“T0369900″)
(tr
t)
adj. trit·er,
trit·est
1. Lacking power to evoke interest through overuse or repetition; hackneyed.
2. Archaic Frayed or worn out by use.
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February 28, 2008
rel·e·gate play_w(“R0139000″)
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l
-g
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tr.v. rel·e·gat·ed,
rel·e·gat·ing,
rel·e·gates
1. To assign to an obscure place, position, or condition.
2. To assign to a particular class or category; classify. See Synonyms at
commit.
3. To refer or assign (a matter or task, for example) for decision or action.
4. To send to a place of exile; banish.
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February 21, 2008
nep·o·tism play_w(“N0062800″)
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p
-t
z
m)
n.
Favoritism shown or patronage granted to relatives, as in business.
eg:- maybe to deceive potential clients of possible nepotism
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February 19, 2008
doff play_w(“D0319900″)
(dôf, d
f)
tr.v. doffed,
doff·ing,
doffs
1. To take off; remove: doff one’s clothes.
2. To tip or remove (one’s hat) in salutation.
3. To put aside; discard.
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February 13, 2008
pal·at·a·ble play_w(“P0018900″)
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l
-t
-b
l)
adj.
1. Acceptable to the taste; sufficiently agreeable in flavor to be eaten.
2. Acceptable or agreeable to the mind or sensibilities: a palatable solution to the problem.
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February 13, 2008
hon·cho play_w(“H0261500″)
(h
n
ch
) Slang
n. pl. hon·chos
One who is in charge; a manager or leader: “Now that Hollywood honchos have discovered the verdant beachfront villages, the stores have grown in scope and sophistication” David Field.
tr.v. hon·choed,
hon·cho·ing,
hon·chos
To direct or manage: “He . . . is honchoing preparations for the forthcoming . . . economic summit” Newsweek.
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February 11, 2008
el·o·quence play_w(“E0095900″)
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l
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n.
1.
a. Persuasive, powerful discourse.
b. The skill or power of using such discourse.
2. The quality of persuasive, powerful expression.
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February 8, 2008
the·sau·rus play_w(“T0160600″)
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-sôr
s)
n. pl. the·sau·ri (-sôr

) or
the·sau·rus·es
1. A book of synonyms, often including related and contrasting words and antonyms.
2. A book of selected words or concepts, such as a specialized vocabulary of a particular field, as of medicine or music.
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