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gonzo

Posted on January 20, 2016January 20, 2016 by admin

gan zo adjective (slang) esp. in journalism, bizarre, exaggerated, and intentionally subjective.

gravitas

Posted on January 19, 2016January 19, 2016 by admin

grae vih tas noun 1. a sense of great seriousness or weightiness. The speech had the necessary gravitas to convince the panel of the need for immediate action. 2. believable seriousness in…

susurrate

Posted on January 18, 2016January 18, 2016 by admin

sə suh reIt intransitive verb to make a soft whispering or rustling sound.

visceral

Posted on January 15, 2016January 14, 2016 by admin

vI sə rəl adjective 1. of, concerning, or affecting the viscera. The patient complained of visceral pain that was felt as an aching in the lower abdomen. 2. stemming from instinct or…

virtu

Posted on January 14, 2016January 14, 2016 by admin

vər tu noun 1. an appreciation for or knowledge of fine objects of art, antiques, or the like. “Here,” he resumed, arising and leaning on my arm as he sauntered around the…

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