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Word of the Week
November 10, 2008
forbid
(fer-bid)
Definition: to command (a person) not to do something;
to hinder or prevent; make impossible.
Part of Speech: noun
Example:Each president elected takes an oath to
"...preserve, protect, and defend
the Constitution of the United States."
Past Words of the Week
November 3, 2008
oath (ohth)
Definition: ...determination to speak the truth...
a formally affirmed statement or promise
October 27, 2008
druthers
Definition: free choice; preference
October 13, 2008
esteem (i-'stem)
Definition: to regard highly or favorably
October 6, 2008
satisfy (sa-tes-fi)
Definition: To carry out the terms of;
to make reparation; to make happy.
September 29, 2008
spoonerism (spu-ne-ri-zem)
Definition: An involuntary reversal of initial sounds in
two or more words, with humorous effect.
September 22, 2008
bliss('blis)
Definition: complete happiness
September 15, 2008
suffuse(suh-Fyooz)
Definition: To spread through or over in the manner
of fluid or light; to flush.
September 8, 2008
plethora (ple-the-re)
Definition: a superabundance; an excess.
September 2, 2008
comestible(ku-MES-ti-buhl)
Definition: Something suitable to be eaten; food.
August 25, 2008
acclimate
Definition: To adapt to a new
environment, situation or climate.
August 18, 2008
provenience
Definition:A point of origination, beginning.
