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oracular

Posted on June 12, 2014June 12, 2014 by admin

1. of, like, pertaining to, or having the nature of an oracle; prophetic; wise; mysterious. The economist’s advice was considered oracular and they acted in accordance with it. 2. making utterances and…

panoply

Posted on June 11, 2014June 11, 2014 by admin

pae nə pli 1: an impressive covering or array of things. The program has raised enough money to install an impressive panoply of filmmaking equipment. The media center now has cameras, tripods, sound and…

enjoin

Posted on June 10, 2014May 27, 2014 by admin

ihn joIn transitive verb 1: to order or recommend emphatically. They enjoined absolute secrecy until the unveiling of the painting. The commandment enjoins us to honor the Sabbath. 2: to forbid, especially…

enervate

Posted on June 9, 2014May 27, 2014 by admin

e nər veIt transitive verb to take away the strength or vitality of; weaken. He was enervated by the heat of the day.  

specious

Posted on June 6, 2014May 27, 2014 by admin

spi shəs adjective 1: apparently true, genuine, or plausible, but actually worthless, as an argument or evidence. Some people are convinced by such specious reasoning, but I am not. antonym: valid 2:…

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