(n) 1. the origin and development of a word, affix, phrase, etc.; the tracing of a word or other form back as far as possible in its own language and to its source in contemporary or earlier languages
Saturday, Jan 2, 2008
machination
(n) 1 [Rare] the act of machinating 2. an artful or secret plot or scheme, esp. on with evil intent
Sunday, Jan 3, 2008
opacity
(n) 1. the state, quality, or degree of being opaque 2. something opaque, as a spot on the cornea or lens of the eye
Monday, Jan 4, 2008
obfuscate
(vt) 1. to cloud over; obscure; make dark or unclear 2. to muddle; confuse; bewilder
Tuesday, Jan 5, 2008
labyrinth
(n) 1. a structure containing an intricate network of winding passages hard to follow without losing one’s way; maze 2. a complicated, perplexing arrangement, course of affairs, etc.
Wednesday, Jan 6, 2008
magnanimous
(adj) noble in mind; high-souled; esp., generous in overlooking injury or insult; rising above pettiness or meanness
Thursday, Jan 7, 2008
wistful
(adj) showing or expressing vague yearnings; longing pensively
Friday, Jan 8, 2008
eulogy
(n) 1. speech or writing in praise of a person, event, or thing; esp., a formal speech praising a person who has recently died 2. high praise; commendation
Saturday, Jan 9, 2008
maelstrom
(n) 1. [M-}, a famous and dangerous whirlpool off the west coast of Norway; hence, 2. any large or violent whirlpool 3. a violently confused or dangerously agitated state of mind, emotion, affairs, etc.
