Wednesday, January 28, 2009

Pellucid

Pellucid ~ (Latin 1700's literally 'shine through') Transparent, allowing all or most light to pass through. Clear in meaning, easy to understand.

Perfectionism

Perfectionism ~ A disposition regarding anything short of being perfect as being unacceptable.

Sunday, January 25, 2009

Vedette

Vedette ~ (French, late 1700's) A mounted soldier, positioned ahead of a force of soldiers, serving as a scout.

Apace

Apace ~ (French, 1400's) moving quickly at a good or fast pace, at such speed as to keep up momentum. Literally ... 'on step'.

Saturday, January 24, 2009

Flounce

Flounce ~ To move with angry swagger, perhaps with exaggerated motions showing displeasure or indignation.

Galoot

Galoot ~ (Slang, Late 1800's) An awkward or uncouth person. Someone regarded as clumsy or thoughtless.

Friday, January 23, 2009

Trumpery

Trumpery ~ Something without use or value, often showy, empty or ridiculous.

Puerile

Puerile ~ (French) Childishly silly, even trivial and foolish.

Monday, January 19, 2009

Curmudgeon

Curmudgeon ~ Ill tempered, difficult cantankerous person full of stubborn ideas or opinions.

Dessert

Dessert ~ (French) meaning, a course following, a sweet course eaten at the end of the meal. Also slang for enabling oneself to enjoy the sweetness of something or someone.

Sunday, January 18, 2009

Abutment


Abutment ~ The state of touching, the positioning of 2 things so that they meet.

Jollify


Jollify ~ To make somebody or something cheerful or create a festive atmosphere in something. {YES! chocolate)

Sunday, January 4, 2009

Mither

Mither ~ (Scottish) To pester or annoy someone. Finding a situation or person frustrating.