Word of the Day Archive/August 2001
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aficionado:
a fervent admirer; a fan.
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machination:
a crafty scheme intended to accomplish some usually evil end.
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germane:
appropriate or fitting; relevant.
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fallible:
liable to make a mistake.
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oblivious:
forgetful; also, unmindful.
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militate:
to have force or influence.
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permeate:
to spread or diffuse through.
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caterwaul:
to make a harsh cry or screech.
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agon:
struggle; conflict.
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intrepid:
fearless; bold.
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cavort:
to bound or prance about.
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suasion:
the act of persuading.
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arrant:
outright; thoroughgoing.
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latitudinarian:
having or expressing broad and tolerant views.
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homily:
a sermon or lecture; also, an inspirational saying or a platitude.
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rejoinder:
an answer to a reply.
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concinnity:
elegance -- used chiefly of literary style.
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fecund:
fruitful; prolific.
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tattoo:
a rapid, rhythmic drumming or rapping.
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supplant:
to take the place of.
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vertiginous:
causing dizziness; also, giddy; dizzy.
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pied-a-terre:
a temporary or second place of lodging.
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Argus-eyed:
extremely observant; watchful.
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profuse:
plentiful; copious.
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doyen:
the senior member of a body or group.
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billet:
to quarter, or place in lodgings.
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coterminous:
of equal extent or duration.