Wednesday, May 18, 2011

The Last Word of the Day Test


Iota -n 1. The ninth letter of the Greek alphabet, corresponding to the English i. 2. A very small quantity or degree; a jot; a bit.

Unctuous –adj 1.characterized by excessive piousness excessively smooth, suave, or smug 2.having an oily or soapy feel

Pervasive -adj 1.existing in or spreading through every part of something

Rancor –n 1.bitter, rankling resentment or ill will; hatred; malice.

Mercurial –adj 1.changeable; volatile; fickle; erratic 2.animated; lively; sprightly; quick-witted. 3.pertaining to the metal mercury.

Affable –adj 1. pleasantly easy to approach and to talk to; friendly; cordial; warmly polite 2. showing warmth and friendliness

Decorous –adj 1. characterized by dignified propriety in conduct, manners, appearance, character, etc.

Verisimilitude –n 1. the appearance or semblance of truth; likelihood; probability 2. something having merely the appearance of truth.

Prodigal -adj 1.wastefully of recklessly extravagant 2.giving or yielding profusely;lavish (usually followed by of or with)

Debilitate -verb. 1. to make weak or feeble; enfeeble: The siege of pneumonia debilitated her completely.

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