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trenchant

Posted on October 20, 2014October 20, 2014 by admin

tren ch@nt adjective 1. incisive or penetrating, as perception or wit. This keenly perceptive remark, both sharp and full of truth, is just one example of the writer’s trenchant wit. 2.vigorous and…

flak

Posted on October 17, 2014October 16, 2014 by admin

flaek noun 1. antiaircraft fire, esp. the bursting shells of such fire. “Now they were greeted by a few bursts of fire, but no heavy flak came at them.” (Rutherford George Montgomery,…

indolent

Posted on October 16, 2014October 16, 2014 by admin

In d@ l@nt 1. inclined to avoid exertion or effort; lazy. He withdrew his support from his indolent son, saying it was time for him to accept adult responsibility. 2. caused or…

brood

Posted on October 15, 2014October 14, 2014 by admin

brud intransitive verb 1.to sit on eggs in order to hatch them. 2. to ponder or deliberate, often moodily, a single subject (usually folllowed by on or over). She brooded over the…

depose

Posted on October 14, 2014October 14, 2014 by admin

dih poz 1. to deprive of rank or office, esp. from an important position such as that of king. The rebels deposed the leader and quickly established a provisional government. 2. to…

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