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Post by dreamer on Sept 10, 2006 7:38:05 GMT -5
a trick or a con.
A swindle in which an unsuspecting person is cheated; a confidence game.
1. a swindle in which a person is cheated at gambling, persuaded to buy a nonexistent, unsalable, or worthless object, or otherwise victimized.
2. any misrepresentation.
–verb (used with object)
3. to victimize by a bunko
New word: nolimetangere
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Post by karenee on Sept 11, 2006 10:44:57 GMT -5
A lack of citrus.
actually: 1. a person or thing that must not be touched or interfered with.
2. a picture representing Jesus appearing to Mary Magdalene after his resurrection.
3. Also, no‧li-me-tan‧ge‧re. the touch-me-not.
New word: obloquy
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Post by dreamer on Sept 11, 2006 18:01:47 GMT -5
obloquy: To let someone know something without really letting them know through a long and drawn out speech.
obloquy:
1. censure, blame, or abusive language aimed at a person or thing, esp. by numerous persons or by the general public.
2. discredit, disgrace, or bad repute resulting from public blame, abuse, or denunciation
New word: oubliette
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Post by Jenna on Sept 12, 2006 19:20:24 GMT -5
oubliette ( ) n. A dungeon with a trapdoor in the ceiling as its only means of entrance or exit.
New Word: obligatory
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Post by karenee on Sept 13, 2006 12:30:07 GMT -5
Possibly: That which must be done.
Actually
1. Morally or legally constraining; binding.
2. Imposing or recording an obligation: a bill obligatory.
3. Of the nature of an obligation; compulsory: Attendance is obligatory. Mathematics is an obligatory course.
4. Biology. Obligate.
New word: erudite
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Post by dancer on Sept 15, 2006 7:38:39 GMT -5
erudite - the effects of erosion
having or showing profound knowledge; "a learned jurist"; "an erudite professor"
New word: RYUKYUAN
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Post by karenee on Sept 15, 2006 10:30:27 GMT -5
Possibly: ryukyuan- what happenes when energetic attempts at comedy end up with disastrous, though comedic, results.
Actually: ryukyuan
–noun
1. a native or inhabitant of Ryukyu.
2. the group of dialects spoken in the Ryukyu Islands, related to Japanese.
–adjective
3. of, pertaining to, or characteristic of Ryukyu.
New word: hemangioma
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Post by cree8ivone on Sept 19, 2006 12:34:35 GMT -5
guess: Some kind of blood disorder.
Actual: Hemangioma
[n] benign angioma consisting of a mass of blood vessels; some appear as birthmarks
[birthmarks - I was close]
New word: panoply
BTW this is a great game!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
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Post by karenee on Sept 19, 2006 14:24:58 GMT -5
panoply
Possibly: a clash of sound?
Actually:–noun, plural -plies.
1. a wide-ranging and impressive array or display: the dazzling panoply of the maharaja's procession; the panoply of European history.
2. a complete suit of armor.
3. a protective covering.
4. full ceremonial attire or paraphernalia; special dress and equipment.
I guess the phrase I was remembering was "a panoply of sound". Now that I think of it, that would be a little repetitive if panoply actually inferred sound.
New word: bosky
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Post by dreamer on Sept 19, 2006 18:21:29 GMT -5
Bosky: the guy or girl who is in charge in an Eastern European office. 1. covered with bushes, shrubs, and small trees; woody. adj : covered with or consisting of bushes or thickets; "brushy undergrowth" 1. Having an abundance of bushes, shrubs, or trees: “a bosky park leading to a modest yet majestic plaza” (Jack Beatty). 2. Of or relating to woods. I was close!!  New word: peregrinate |
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Post by karenee on Sept 21, 2006 13:43:23 GMT -5
peregrinate - acting like a falcon?
Actually:
–verb (used without object)
1. to travel or journey, esp. to walk on foot.
–verb (used with object)
2. to travel or walk over; traverse.
(Huh. That's so wierd.
peregrine falcon - a globally distributed falcon, Falco peregrinus, much used in falconry because of its swift flight: several subspecies are endangered. *sighs* Peregrin falcons do NOT walk, so I'm now seriously curious about why they used that word. Maybe peregrinous means travel? hmmm...)
New word: pelerine
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Post by dreamer on Sept 22, 2006 9:14:30 GMT -5
Pelerine: A type of semi-precious gemstone
a woman's cape of fur or cloth, usually waist-length in back with long descending ends in front.
A woman's cape, usually short, with points in front.
New word: qurush
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Post by karenee on Sept 22, 2006 11:27:33 GMT -5
qurush - the word you wish you knew in the middle of a Scrabble game, when you're stuck with the letter 'q'
Actually: pl. of qirsh. (so enlightening)
qirsh /kɜrʃ/ [kursh]
–noun, plural qu‧rush /kʊˈruʃ/ [koo-roosh]
1. a cupronickel coin and monetary unit of Saudi Arabia, the 20th part of a riyal.
2. a former coin and fractional monetary unit of several Middle Eastern and North African countries.
New word: uberty
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Post by cree8ivone on Sept 22, 2006 18:14:58 GMT -5
guess: Ultra freedom!!
Actual: Uberty
\U"ber*ty\, n. [L. ubertas.]
Fruitfulness; copiousness; abundance; plenty. [Obs.]
New Word: Adipose
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Post by dreamer on Sept 23, 2006 7:50:32 GMT -5
Adipose: having to do with weight (of a person)
1. fatty; consisting of, resembling, or relating to fat.
–noun
2. animal fat stored in the fatty tissue of the body.
Of, relating to, or composed of animal fat; fatty.
Looks like I got it (mostly)!!
New word: rhabdomancy
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