Wiktionary:Word of the day/Archive/2010/July

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avatar n

(Hinduism) The incarnation of a deity, particularly Vishnu. The physical embodiment of an idea or concept; a personification. A digital representation or handle of a person or being

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pyrotechnics n

The art and technology of fireworks and related military applications. A display of fireworks. (figuratively) An impressive display

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stellify v

(mythology) To transform from an earthly body into a celestial body; to place in the sky as such. (astronomy) To turn into a star

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divest v

(archaic) To remove all of one's clothing; to strip. To strip, deprive, or dispossess oneself of something (such as a right, passion, privilege, or prejudice)

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tractable adj

(obsolete) Capable of being handled or touched; palpable. Capable of being easily led, taught, or managed; docile, manageable

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vitiate v

To spoil, make faulty; to reduce the value, quality, or effectiveness of something. To debase or morally corrupt. (archaic) To violate, to rape

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spasmodic adj

Of or relating to a spasm; resembling a sudden contraction of the muscles. Convulsive; consisting of spasms. Intermittent or fitful; occurring in abrupt bursts. Erratic or unsustained

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bait and switch n

An unscrupulous and sometimes illegal sales technique, in which an inexpensive product is advertised to attract prospective customers who are then told by sales personnel that the inexpensive product is unavailable or of poor quality and are instead urged to buy a more expensive product. (by extension) Any similar deceptive behavior, especially in politics or in romantic relationships

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trimester n

A period of three months or about three months. One term of an academic year in those learning institutions that divide their teaching into three roughly equal terms

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