Thursday, October 29, 2009

ma·chi·a·vel·lian

(mak-ee-uh-VEL-ee-uhn)

adjective: Characterized by cunning, deception, and expediency.

Tuesday, October 27, 2009

wet·ta·bil·i·ty

the quality or state of being wettable : the degree to which something can be wet

hmm. i like this word.

lack⋅lus⋅ter

((i didn't know there was such a words as this..))

–adjective
1.lacking brilliance or radiance; dull: lackluster eyes.
2.lacking liveliness, vitality, spirit, or enthusiasm: a lackluster performance.

–noun
3. a lack of brilliance or vitality.

Saturday, October 10, 2009

consolation prize

n. A prize given to a competitor who loses or does not win the first prize.

Thursday, October 8, 2009

ream

[reem]

–noun
1.a standard quantity of paper, consisting of 20 quires or 500 sheets (formerly 480 sheets), or 516 sheets (printer's ream or perfect ream).
2.Usually, reams. a large quantity: He has written reams of poetry.

Monday, October 5, 2009

lush

[luhsh]
1.(of vegetation, plants, grasses, etc.) luxuriant; succulent; tender and juicy.
2.characterized by luxuriant vegetation: a lush valley.
3.characterized by luxuriousness, opulence, etc.: the lush surroundings of his home.

S: abundant, ambrosial, delectable, delicious, deluxe, dense, elaborate, extensive, extravagant, exuberant, flourishing, fresh, grand, green, heavenly, juicy, lavish, luscious, luxuriant, luxurious, opulent, ornate, overgrown, palatial, plush, prodigal, prolific, rank, rich, riotous, ripe, ritzy, scrumptious, sensuous, succulent, sumptuous, teeming, tender, verdant, voluptuous

thesarus day: ver⋅dant

flourishing, fresh, grassy, leafy, lush, verdurous