Word of the Day - Nov. 9

Foist (verb)
- To force upon or impose fradulently or unjustifiably
- To bring, put, or introduce surreptitiously
(noun)
- A thief or pickpocket

It's amazing how unscrupulous comics foist off stolen material as if it was their own.

Word of the Day - Nov. 6

Effusive (adj.)

- Unduly demonstrative; Lacking reserve
- Pouring Out; Overflowing

Jeffery, who is friendly but not effusive with the media.....

Word of the day - Nov. 5

Refulgent (adj.)
- Shining brightly; Radiant; Gleaming

We noticied that between the trouser hem and refulgent loafer, a gleam of bronzed ankle.

Word of the Day - Nov. 4

Thaumaturge (n.)

- A worker of wonders or miracles; magician.

Who is he, the smiling thaumaturge?

If Coach Spurrier is able to get the Gamecocks to play constantly at a high level in the SEC, he will surely be proclaimed a thaumaturge.

Word of the Day - Nov. 3

Curative (adj)

- Serving or tending to cure.

His hands were out-thrust, seeking the curative touch.

(n.)

- Something that cures; a remedy

As a child, in my household it was commonly accepted that the belt was a curative for any foolish behavior.

Word of the Day - Nov. 2

Diminutive (adj.)

- Extremely small in size

- Tiny

The coaches had not prepared adequately for the diminutive but lighting-fast tailback, and he proved to foil their otherwise excellent game plan.

Word of the Day - Oct. 30

Innocuous (adj.)

- Having no adverse effect; Harmless

Rufus refuted all allegations of being fresh with his co-worker. He claimed his physical contact with her was only a brief and innocuous hug.