Wednesday, December 31, 2008

Imagineer

Imagineer ~ One who has a creative imagination and able to put it to practical use.

Saturday, December 27, 2008

Linguistical

Linguistical ~ Proper use of language. Signifing clear thought, with the end result of understanding. {It's all Greek to me}

Neurotic

Neurotic ~ (Greek) Mental imbalance, abnormal, unstable. Carries qualities of hysteric, with expression of being disturbed.

Doggedly


Doggedly ~ Stubbornly tenacious. Determined, obstinate. Quality of one whom does not back down in a circumstance.

Languishing

Languishing ~ (French) To lose vigor and vitality, to become weak, droop, as one would fade away quietly. Evidence of prolonged inactivity. A tender melancholy expression.

Illogical

Illogical ~ (French) Incorrect reasoning, groundless, invalid. A confused set of instructions.

Yeti

Yeti ~ (Tibetan) Meaning 'bear of the rocky place'. Also known as the abominable snowman. Mystical creature to inhabit the ice topped Himalayans.

Unconventional

Unconventional ~ failure to follow traditional beliefs or practices. Not bound to conforming. Out of the ordinary

Gambit

Gambit ~ (Italian) A maneuver or strategic move to secure an advantage. A remark intended to open a conversation.

Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Prosy

Prosy ~ dull and commonplace with no interesting, imaginative or eloquent features.

Macerate


Macerate ~ (Greek) to soften something by soaking it in liquid. To grow thin. (hm...)

Prostomium

Prostomium ~ (Greek) part of the head of some worms, such as the earthworm, that is in front of the mouth. {I will NEVER use this word, but SO fun -- didnt know worms had a mouth}

Tuesday, November 11, 2008

Binary


Binary ~ twofold, made up of 2 parts or things; composed of 2 elements. * Editors Note: Friendship is binary, the blend of 2 lives, hearts and minds.

Sororal

Sororal ~ (Latin) of or like a sister, sisterly kindness. Concern expressed in genuine love.

Roseate


Roseate ~ (Latin) rose - colored, rosy. Cheerful or optimistic; bright or promising, viewed favorably.

Sophism

Sophism ~ (Greek) clever and reasonable argument that is however faulty or misleading.

Fraught


Fraught ~ (Latin) filled, charged or loaded with, accompanied by.

Gnomon

Gnomon ~ (Greek) a column, pin on a sundial that casts a shadow indicating the time of day.

Prescind

Prescind ~ (Latin) to detach the mind from a concept, notion or fixed idea.

Peltast


Peltast ~ (Greek) foot soldier of ancient Greece, armed with shield and javelin.