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To: KevRupert who wrote (14)4/1/2001 1:38:08 PM
From: KevRupert  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 18
 
Word of the Day (11-20):

11) recidivism \rih-SID-uh-viz-um\, noun: A tendency to lapse into a previous condition or pattern of behavior; especially, a falling back or relapse into prior criminal habits.

12) small beer, noun: 1. Weak beer. 2. Insignificant matters; something of small importance.

13) abulia, also aboulia \uh-BOO-lee-uh; uh-BYOO-\, noun: Loss or impairment of the ability to act or to make decisions.

14) puckish \PUHK-ish\, adjective: Whimsical; mischievous; impish.

15) sartorial \sar-TOR-ee-ul\, adjective: 1. Of or relating to a tailor, tailoring, or tailored clothing. 2. Of or relating to clothing in general, or style or manner of less. 3. (Anatomy) Of or relating to the sartorius muscle.

16) invective \in-VEK-tiv\, noun: 1. An abusive expression or speech; a vehement verbal attack. 2. Insulting or abusive language.

17) appellation \ap-uh-LAY-shun\, noun: 1. The word by which a particular person or thing is called and known; name; title; designation. 2. The act of naming.

18) ignoble \ig-NOH-bul\, adjective: 1. Of low birth or family; not noble; not illustrious; plebeian; common; humble. 2. Not noble in quality, character, or purpose; characterized by baseness, lowness, or meanness.

19) luminary \LOO-muh-ner-ee\, noun: 1. Any body that gives light, especially one of the heavenly bodies. 2. A person of eminence or brilliant achievement; as, Newton was a distinguished luminary.

20) spry \SPRY\, adjective: Nimble; lively; active; brisk; vigorous.