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Complied by OFW editor:
Donna Johnson
Publish Date: May 15, 2013
Aquiline. Adj
1. Belonging to or like an eagle.
2. Curving; hooked; prominent, like the beak of an eagle—applied particularly to the nose.
Dr. Martin always stares over the ridiculous glasses perched on his aquiline nose.
Complied by OFW editor:
Donna Johnson
Publish Date: May 14, 2013
Appendage. Noun
1. Something appended to, or accompanying a principal or greater thing, though not necessary to it.
2. (Biol.) A subordinate or subsidiary part or organ; an external organ or limb, esp. of the articulates.
The new portico that Grandpa added to the house looks like an alien appendage.
Complied by OFW editor:
Donna Johnson
Publish Date: May 13, 2013
1. Austere, frugal, sternly disciplined.
2. Relating to Sparta or its citizens.
Though the money was good, James couldn’t stand the Spartan steel and linoleum office environment.
Spartan, Adj
1. Austere, frugal, sternly disciplined.
2. Relating to Sparta or its citizens.
Though the money was good, James couldn’t stand the Spartan steel and linoleum office environment.
Complied by OFW editor:
Donna Johnson
Publish Date: May 12, 2013
Subterfuge. Noun
A stratagem or artifice to evade an argument, avoid a duty or escape a consequence.
Not wanting to stress the tortoise is the worst subterfuge I’ve ever heard to escape mowing the lawn.
Complied by OFW editor:
Donna Johnson
Publish Date: May 11, 2013
Sentient. Adj
Capable of perception through the senses; conscious; aware.
Though Mr. Smith may seem a sentient being he isn’t.
Complied by OFW editor:
Donna Johnson
Publish Date: May 10, 2013
Lethargic. Adj
1. Drowsy, sluggish, slow.
2. Lack of energy, in particular as a result of an illness or convalescence from one.
Reverend Miller’s sermons have a remarkable lethargic effect on the congregation.
Complied by OFW editor:
Donna Johnson
Publish Date: May 09, 2013
Marina. Noun
A basin or docking facility for pleasure boats and small craft
They’ll have to dredge the marina to accommodate Paul’s new yacht.
Complied by OFW editor:
Donna Johnson
Publish Date: May 08, 2013
Iridescent. Adj
Varying in color when seen in different lights or from different angles; having colors like the rainbow.
Moonlight played iridescent on her wet skin.
Complied by OFW editor:
Donna Johnson
Publish Date: May 07, 2013
Our relationship couldn’t last: I’m carnivorous and he’s a grazer.
Carnivorous. Adj
1.Subsisting or feeding on animal tissues; meat-eater.
2. Any mammal of the order Carnivora, and other flesh-eating animals and plants.
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