Wiktionary:Word of the day/Archive/2009/February

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splinter v
To come apart into long sharp fragments. To cause to break apart into long sharp fragments. (figuratively) To break, or cause to break, into factions
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cunctation n
(obsolete) Delay, hesitation, procrastination
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oleaginous adj
Oily, greasy. (of manner or speech) Falsely or affectedly earnest; persuasively suave
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raconteur n
A storyteller, especially a person noted for telling stories with skill and wit
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mollycoddle v
To be overprotective and indulgent toward; to pamper
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fortnight n
A period of fourteen nights; two weeks
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desultory adj
Jumping, or passing, from one thing or subject to another, without order or rational connection; without logical sequence. As a digression; not connected with the subject
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revanchist adj
Advocating a policy of revenge or retaliation
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livery n
Any distinctive identifying uniform worn by a group, such as the uniform worn by chauffeurs and male servants. The paint scheme of a vehicle or fleet of vehicles. (law) The delivery of property from one owner to the next
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reproach v
To criticize or rebuke someone. To disgrace, or bring shame upon someone
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adjacent adj
Lying next to, close, or contiguous; neighboring; bordering on. Just before, after, or facing
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maugre prep
(obsolete) notwithstanding; in spite of
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dogma n
An authoritative principle, belief, or statement of opinion, especially one considered to be absolutely true. A doctrine relating to matters such as morality and faith, set forth authoritatively by a religious organization or leader
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callipygous adj
Having shapely, beautiful buttocks
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exuviate v
To shed or cast off a covering, especially a skin; to slough; to moult
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sobriquet n
A familiar name for a person, such as a pet name or nickname
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Ishikawa diagram n
A diagram used in quality management to display a detailed list of causes and effects of a problem and thus to decipher the root cause of a problem
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xanthous adj
Yellow-brown; yolk-colored. (archaic) Pertaining to people with skin and hair that is lighter than usual for their race or ethnicity
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atone v
To make reparation, compensation, or amends, for an offence or a crime one has committed
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herptile n
(biology, especially ecology) A reptile or amphibian
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perfunctory adj
Performed out of routine and with little care
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moniker n
A personal name or nickname
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banyan n
A tropical Indian fig tree, Ficus bengalensis, that has many aerial roots
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lope v
To travel an easy pace with long strides
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plenary adj
Fully attended; for everyone's attendance. (theology or law) Complete, entire
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encomium n
Warm praise, especially a formal expression of such praise; a tribute
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penny for your thoughts phrase
(idiomatic) A phrase used to inquire into the thoughts and feelings of another, especially when the person appears pensive or conflicted
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Tom Jones n
(rare) A desirable man of loose morals, prone to having sex with many women
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