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Posted by collaborativestages on June 17, 2010
TINCTURE : /tiŋ(k)-chər/
noun.
1 archaic : a substance that colors, dyes, or stains
2 a. a characteristic quality : cast b : a slight admixture : trace <a tincture of doubt>
3 obsolete : an active principle or extract
4 a heraldic metal, color, or fur
5 a solution of a medicinal substance in an alcoholic solvent
‘Til we meet again,
Simmon
“tincture.” Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary. 2010. Merriam-Webster Online. 30 May 2010
<http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tincture>
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Posted by collaborativestages on June 10, 2010
HOWLER : /hau-lər/
noun. a humorous or ridiculous blunder
‘Til we meet again,
Simmon
“howler.” Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary. 2010. Merriam-Webster Online. 30 May 2010
<http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/howler>
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Posted by collaborativestages on June 3, 2010
QUANDARY : /kwän-d(ə-)rē/
noun. a state of perplexity or doubt
‘Til we meet again,
Simmon
“quandary.” Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary. 2010. Merriam-Webster Online. 30 May 2010
<http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quandary>
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Posted by collaborativestages on May 27, 2010
ANOMALY : /uh-nom-uh-li/
noun. something that is different from what is normal or expected.
‘Til we meet again,
Simmon
“Anomaly.” Color Oxford English Dictionary. Third Edition. 2006.
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Posted by collaborativestages on May 20, 2010
PERENNIAL :
adjective. 1) lasting or doing something for a very long time. 2) (of a plant) living for several years.
noun. a perennial plant
‘Til we meet again,
Simmon
“Perennial.” Color Oxford English Dictionary. Third Edition. 2006.
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Posted by collaborativestages on May 13, 2010
FERVOR :
noun. strong or passionate feeling.
‘Til we meet again,
Simmon
“Fervor.” Color Oxford English Dictionary. Third Edition. 2006.
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Posted by collaborativestages on May 6, 2010
NETTLE :
noun. a plant with leaves that are covered with stinging hairs.
verb. annoy
‘Til we meet again,
Simmon
“Nettle.” Color Oxford English Dictionary. Third Edition. 2006.
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