Archive for February, 2008

Panacea

February 8, 2008

pan·a·ce·a play_w(“P0036100″)

 (pn-s)

n.

A remedy for all diseases, evils, or difficulties; a cure-all.

Fidget

February 5, 2008

fidg·et play_w(“F0106100″)

 (fjt)

v. fidg·et·ed, fidg·et·ing, fidg·ets
v.intr.

1. To behave or move nervously or restlessly.
2. To play or fuss; fiddle: He fidgeted with his notes while lecturing.
v.tr.

To cause to behave or move nervously or restlessly.
n.

1. A condition of restlessness as manifested by nervous movements. Often used in the plural with the.
2. One that fidgets.

Ramble

February 1, 2008

ram·ble play_w(“R0031700″)

 (rmbl)

intr.v. ram·bled, ram·bling, ram·bles

1. To move about aimlessly. See Synonyms at wander.
2. To walk about casually or for pleasure.
3. To follow an irregularly winding course of motion or growth.
4. To speak or write at length and with many digressions.