Wiktionary:Word of the day/Archive/2007/December

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abstemiously adv

Marked by abstinence or restraint, especially in relation to food or drink

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carry the message to Garcia v

To perform a requisite task despite obstacles

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effectually adv

In such a way as to achieve a desired result; effectively

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grimalkin n

A cat, especially an elderly female. An old, bad-tempered woman; a crone

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inevitably adv

In a manner that is impossible to avoid or prevent; as expected. As usual; predictably

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matter-of-factly adv

As though stating a fact. As though the situation is normal and not unusual

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oblation n

The offering of worship, thanks etc. to a deity. A deed or gift offered charitably

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resoundingly adv

With a loud, resonant sound. (by extension) Emphatically, so as to be celebrated

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thunderstruck adj

Astonished, amazed or so suddenly surprised as to be unable to speak

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verbatim adv

Word for word; in exactly the same words as were used originally

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dot the i's and cross the t's v

(idiomatic) To take care of every detail, even minor ones; to be meticulous or thorough

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dodecahedron n

(geometry) A polyhedron with twelve faces; the regular dodecahedron has twelve regular pentagons as faces

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lambent adj

Brushing or flickering gently over a surface. Glowing or luminous, but lacking heat. Clever or talented without effort

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just in case adv

(idiomatic) In the event; should there be a need

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hymnody n

The writing, composing, or singing of hymns or psalms. The hymns of a particular church or of a particular time

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nebulously adv

(idiomatic) Vaguely, without clear purpose or specific intention. In a manner like that of a cloud or haze. As if viewed through a cloud or haze

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piping hot adj

(idiomatic) Very hot; originally from a literary comparison in The Canterbury Tales

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sheepishly adv

Meekly; self-consciously; with embarrassment

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ursine adj

Of or relating to bears. Having the appearance or characteristics of a bear

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with bated breath adv

(idiomatic) Eagerly; with great anticipation

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workshop n

A small room where things are manufactured, or light industrial work is done. A brief intensive course of education for a small group

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nativity n

Birth; the place, time and circumstances of a birth

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piecemeal adv

Piece by piece; in small amounts, stages, or degrees. Into pieces or parts.

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snowclone n

A type of cliché which uses an old idiom formulaically in a new context

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querulously adv

With grumbling, complaining, or whining

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hogan n

A one-room Navajo dwelling or ceremonial lodge

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disco ball n

A mirrored sphere designed to slowly rotate while suspended from the ceiling

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