September 21, 2010 – 1:41 pm
(oo-blee-ET) noun A dungeon with an opening only at the top. (From the French for “to forget.”) The WOTD in a sentence
September 15, 2010 – 9:11 am
(res-uh-PROS-i-tee) noun 1. a reciprocal state or relation. 2. reciprocation; mutual exchange. 3.the relation or policy in commercial dealings between countries by which corresponding advantages or privileges are granted by each country to the citizens of the other. The WOTD in a sentence
September 13, 2010 – 10:18 am
(ver-uh-si-MIL-i-tood) noun 1. the appearance or semblance of truth; likelihood; probability. 2. something, as an assertion, having merely the appearance of truth. The WOTD in a sentence
September 7, 2010 – 2:22 pm
(hi-JEM-uh-nee) noun 1. leadership or predominant influence exercised by one nation over others 2. the social, cultural, ideological, or economic influence exerted by a dominant group The WOTD in a sentence
August 31, 2010 – 3:44 pm
(ob-FUH-skayt) verb 1. To confuse, bewilder or stupefy. 2. To make obscure or unclear. 3. To darken. The WOTD in a sentence
August 30, 2010 – 2:40 pm
(ke-PI-che-layt) verb 1. To surrender, often after a negotiation of terms. 2. To cease resisting. The WOTD in a sentence
August 25, 2010 – 9:15 am
(SAHY-nuh-shoor) noun 1. Something that strongly attracts attention by its brilliance or interest. 2. Something serving for guidance or direction. The WOTD in a sentence
August 20, 2010 – 9:15 am
(ROO-bi-kon) noun 1. A river in northern Italy flowing east into the Adriatic. In crossing this ancient boundary between Cisalpine Gaul and Italy, to march against Pompey in 49 BC, Julius Caesar made a major military commitment. idiom 2. Across or pass the Rubicon: to take a decisive, irrevocable step. The WOTD in a sentence
August 18, 2010 – 8:37 am
(puh-LEM-ik) noun 1. A controversial argument, as one against some opinion, doctrine, etc. 2. A person who argues in opposition to another; controversialist. The WOTD in a sentence
August 12, 2010 – 12:42 pm
(EN-mi-tee) noun 1. A feeling or condition of hostility; animosity; antagonism. 2. Typically mutual hatred or ill will. The WOTD in a sentence
