amorfati commented on the word halation
ha·la·tion (h-lshn)
n.
1. A blurring or spreading of light around bright areas on a photographic image.
2. A glow around a bright object on a television screen.
May 21, 2009
amorfati commented on the word entrepôt
en·tre·pôt (ntr-p)
1. A place where goods are stored or deposited and from which they are distributed.
2. A trading or market center.
amorfati commented on the word tirate
ti·trate (ttrt)
tr. & intr.v. ti·trat·ed, ti·trat·ing, ti·trates
To determine the concentration of (a solution) by titration or perform the operation of titration.
amorfati commented on the word distended
–adjective
1. increased, as in size, volume, etc.; expanded; dilated: the distended nostrils of the terrified horse.
2. swollen, by or as by internal pressure, out of normal size or shape; protuberant: distended wineskins; the distended arteries of his neck.
May 19, 2009
amorfati commented on the word swansong
the last act or manifestation of someone or something; farewell appearance: This building turned out to be the swan song of Victorian architecture.
Origin:
1825–35; so called from the belief that the dying swan sings
May 16, 2009
amorfati commented on the word ancillary
1. subordinate; subsidiary.
amorfati commented on the word harking
–verb (used without object)
1. to listen attentively; hearken.
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amorfati commented on the word halation
ha·la·tion (h-lshn)
n.
1. A blurring or spreading of light around bright areas on a photographic image.
2. A glow around a bright object on a television screen.
May 21, 2009
amorfati commented on the word entrepôt
en·tre·pôt (ntr-p)
n.
1. A place where goods are stored or deposited and from which they are distributed.
2. A trading or market center.
May 21, 2009
amorfati commented on the word tirate
ti·trate (ttrt)
tr. & intr.v. ti·trat·ed, ti·trat·ing, ti·trates
To determine the concentration of (a solution) by titration or perform the operation of titration.
May 21, 2009
amorfati commented on the word distended
–adjective
1. increased, as in size, volume, etc.; expanded; dilated: the distended nostrils of the terrified horse.
2. swollen, by or as by internal pressure, out of normal size or shape; protuberant: distended wineskins; the distended arteries of his neck.
May 19, 2009
amorfati commented on the word swansong
the last act or manifestation of someone or something; farewell appearance: This building turned out to be the swan song of Victorian architecture.
Origin:
1825–35; so called from the belief that the dying swan sings
May 16, 2009
amorfati commented on the word ancillary
–adjective
1. subordinate; subsidiary.
May 16, 2009
amorfati commented on the word harking
–verb (used without object)
1. to listen attentively; hearken.
May 16, 2009
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May 16, 2009