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[Word Powers] Today's Words

2012-03-04T21:31:00.001-08:00

Bonanza (buh-nan-zuh) (Noun)

1. A rich mass of ore, as found in mining.

2. A source of great and sudden wealth or luck

“Monsoon bonanza for areca growers as yields rise”

Elitist (ih-lee-tist) (Adjective)

Considered superior by others or by themselves, as in intellect, talent, power

“Elitist clubs are no longer regulated by birth and blood.”

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2012-03-01T01:13:00.001-08:00

Perspicacious (pur-spi-key-shuhs) (adjective)

Having keen mental perception and understanding; discerning.

You are perspicacious, know the ways of the world, and are more tactful than most men of your age

Idoneous (ahy-doh-nee-uhs) (adjective)

Appropriate; fit; suitable; apt.

It would hardly be possible to apply less idoneous adjectives to it than Watson's reiterated "wailing" and "haunting."

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2012-02-28T21:07:00.001-08:00

Ochre (oh-ker) (adjective) 1. a moderate yellow-orange to orange colour. 2. any of various natural earths containing ferric oxide, silica, and alumina: used as yellow or red pigments. The twilit sky was a vibrant ochre.
	Aft (aft) (adverb) at, close to, or toward the stern or tail. As the bow of the sinking ship was submerging the panicked passengers moved aft.

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2012-02-27T20:06:00.001-08:00

Soiree (soi-ree) (Noun)

A party or reception held in the evening

“Paul celebrated his 25th birthday with a little soiree in the evening sun.”

Gauzy (gaw-zee) (Adjective)

1. Marked by vagueness, elusiveness, or fuzziness

2. Thin and transparent.

“Gauzy curtains allow breeze and sunlight through open windows”

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2012-02-21T02:51:00.001-08:00

Copious (koh-pee-us) (adjective)

1. Yielding something abundantly; plentiful in number.

2. Full of thought, information, or matter.

3. Lavish, abundant.

After a copious harvest, the tribe holds a lavish feast accompanied by lively dancing and rituals honoring the gods.

Comix (kah-miks) (noun)

Comic books or comic strips.

Calvin and Hobbes created by Bill Watterson is one of the best comix till date.

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