Friday, July 25, 2008

Daily Definition: Suigeneris

Suigeneris: Unique; individual.

Used in a Sentence: In a world of conformity I will proudly be suigeneris.

Sunday, July 13, 2008

Daily Definition: Gorgonizing

Gorgonizing: To have a paralyzing or stupefying effect upon.

Used in a Sentence: I find most teenager's makeup to be gorgonizing.

Saturday, July 12, 2008

Daily Definition: Corroboree

Corroboree: 2. A large and noisy celebration.

Used in a Sentence: Drinking your sixth beer in a row is not a reason for a corroboree.

Friday, July 11, 2008

Daily Definition: Flechette

Flechette: A steel missile or dart dropped from an airplane.

Used in a Sentence: When they release the liquid from an airplane urinal, it becomes a flechette.

Thursday, July 10, 2008

Daily Definition: Blandish

Blandish: To coax by flattery or wheedling; cajole.

Used in a Sentence: Salesman: “I am not trying to be blandish sir; you really do look good in plaid pants."

Wednesday, July 9, 2008

Daily Definition: Rutilant

Rutilant: Bright red in color.

Used in a Sentence: I am not embarrassed; I am naturally rutilant.

Tuesday, July 8, 2008

Daily Definition: Solfatara

Solfatara: A volcanic fissure that emits sulfurous vapors, steam, and at times hot mud.

Used in a Sentence: After eating spicy chili, most people seem to spontaneously develop a solfatara.