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*