Tuesday, November 02, 2010

Words Of The Day

Opaque - n, v
not able to be seen through; not transparent

Propensity - n
an inclination or natural tendency to behave in a particular way

Esoteric - adj
intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with a specialized knowledge or interest

Vitiated - adj
to spoil or impair the quality or efficiency

Magnate - n
a wealthy and influential person, esp. in business

Malleable - adj
(of a metal or other material) able to be hammered or pressed permanently out of shape without breaking or cracking

Dearth - n
a scarcity or lack of something

Florid - adj
having a red or flushed complexion,  elaborately or excessively intricate or complicated, (of a disease or its manifestations) occurring in a fully developed form

Evanescent - adj
soon passing out of sight, memory, or existence; quickly fading or disappearing

Veneration - n
regard with great respect; revere

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