Cool Word of the Day!

May 4, 2009 at 10:40 pm (Cool Words, Dodge Challenger) (, , , , , )

Challenger (noun)

Definition:  A person or thing that challenges;  a summons to engage in a contest, as of skill or strength.  A person or thing that calls to fight.

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Cool Word of the Day!

May 3, 2009 at 10:59 pm (Cool Words) (, , , , )

Maelstrom (noun)

Definition:  An extraordinarily violent whirlpool;  a situation resembling a maelstrom in turmoil  (as in, a maelstrom of scandal)

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Cool Word of the Day!

May 2, 2009 at 10:12 am (Cool Words) (, , , , , )

A little dangerous too…

Azimuth (noun)

Definition:  The horizontal angular distance from a fixed reference direction to a position, object, or object referent, from a point due South,    usually measured clockwise along the horizon; the lateral deviation of a projectile or bomb.

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Cool Word of the Day!

May 1, 2009 at 12:26 pm (Cool Words) (, , , , )

Plebeian (adjective)

Definition:  Vulgar;  crude. One of the common people.

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April 30, 2009 at 1:13 pm (Cool Words) (, , , , )

Elementary (adjective)

Definition:  Fundamental, essential, or irreducible

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April 29, 2009 at 12:03 pm (Cool Words) (, , , , , , , )

Mendacity (noun)

Definition:   Prone to, or marked by, lying or deceit;  Untruthful

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Cool Word of the Day!

April 28, 2009 at 10:56 am (Cool Words) (, , , )

Opportune (adjective)

Definition:  Favorable to a particular purpose;  Occuring at an appropriate time.

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April 27, 2009 at 3:11 pm (Cool Words) (, , , , )

Debacle (noun)

Definition: A sudden, calamitous downfall, collapse, or failure.

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April 16, 2009 at 4:24 pm (Cool Words) (, , , )

Impecunious (adjective)

Definition: Having no money:  penniless

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April 14, 2009 at 9:57 am (Cool Words) (, )

Anachronistic (adjective)

Definition: The placement of something as exsisting or occurring at other than its historical time;  anything out of its proper place

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