Wiktionary:Word of the day/Archive/2006/November

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winnow v
To free or separate grain or the like from chaff or refuse matter, usually by means of wind. To wave to and fro; to flutter; to flap
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rodomontade v
To boast, brag or bluster pretentiously
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crestfallen adj
Sad because of a recent event. Depressed
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illuminate v
To shine light on something. To clarify or make something understandable. To decorate the page of a manuscript book with ornamental designs
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aprosdoketon n
A figure of speech where an expected word in an idiom is replaced unexpectedly by an unusual one
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stochastic adj
Random; determined randomly
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ivory tower n
A sheltered, overly-academic existence or perspective, implying a disconnection or lack of awareness of reality or practical considerations
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crystalize v
To assume crystalline form. To take definite form
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higgledy-piggledy adj
In utter order or confusion; mixed up
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percolate v
To filter a liquid through a porous substance
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aquiline adj
Of or like an eagle
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logogram n
A character or symbol that represents a word or phrase
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upstage v
To draw attention away from. To force an actor to face away from the audience by staying upstage
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flagship n
A ship occupied by the fleet commander. The most important item in a related group
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inebriated adj
Behaving as though affected by alcohol
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mitigate v
To reduce, lessen, or decrease
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tremulous adj
Trembling or shaking. Timid or unconfident
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eponym n
A person whose name has become identified with a particular object or activity. A word formed from a person’s name
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lurid adj
Ghastly, pale, or wan in appearance. Shocking, horrifying
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dactylology n
The use of the fingers and hands to communicate ideas, especially by the deaf
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ruminate v
To chew cud. To meditate or reflect
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shekel n
A currency unit or both ancient and modern Israel
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kowtow v
To kneel and bow low enough to touch one’s forehead to the ground. To act in a very submissive manner
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Byzantine adj
Of or pertaining to Byzantium. Overly complex or intricate
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watchword n
A prearranged reply to the challenge of a sentry. A rallying cry
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careen v
To heave a ship down on one side so as to expose the other. To sway violently from side to side
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omnific adj
Capable of making or doing anything
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quixotic adj
Acting with the desire to do noble and romantic deeds, without thought of realism or practicality
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penultimate adj
Of the next-to-last item in a sequence
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glimmer v
To shine with a faint light
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