Tuesday, July 11, 2006

mephitic neophyte

mephitic


me·phit·ic
also me·phit·i·cal (--kl)
adj.

Of, relating to, or resembling mephitis; poisonous or foul-smelling

neophyte

ne·o·phyte
n.

1. A recent convert to a belief; a proselyte.
2. A beginner or novice: a neophyte at politics.
3.
1. Roman Catholic Church. A newly ordained priest.
2. A novice of a religious order or congregation.

(more)

n 1: a plant that is found in an area where it had not been recorded previously 2: any new participant in some activity [syn: newcomer, fledgling, fledgeling, starter, freshman, newbie, entrant] 3: a new convert being taught the principles of Christianity by a catechist [syn: catechumen]

example of both: me... *sigh*

Tuesday, January 24, 2006

Sauce

1. A flavorful seasoning or relish served as an accompaniment to food, especially a liquid dressing or topping for food.
2. Stewed fruit, usually served with other foods.
3. Something that adds zest, flavor, or piquancy.
4. Informal. Impudent speech or behavior; impertinence or sauciness.
5. Slang. Alcoholic liquor.

Friday, December 30, 2005

Discombobulate

v 1: cause to be confused emotionally bewilder, bemuse, throw
2: be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly; "These questions confuse even the experts"; "This question completely threw me"; "This question befuddled even the teacher"
[syn: confuse, throw, fox, befuddle, fuddle, bedevil, confound]

Used in a sentence: "After two long, highly anticipated years of waiting for its release, I became quite discombobulated upon completing Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince..."