Wiktionary:Word of the day/Archive/2009/January

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newel n

A central pillar around which a staircase spirals. A sturdy pillar at the top or bottom of a flight of stairs, supporting the handrail

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reminisce v

To recall the past in a private moment, often fondly or nostalgically. To talk or write about memories of the past, especially pleasant memories

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pannier n

A large basket or bag fastened, usually in pairs, to the back of a bicycle or pack animal, or carried in pairs over the shoulders. A decorative basket for the display of flowers or fruits. One of a pair of hoops formerly used to expand the volume of a woman's skirt to either side

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camber n

A slight convexity of the surface of a road, ship's deck, etc., so that liquids will flow off the sides. The slope of a curved road, such that the outside is higher than the inside

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Luddite n

Any of a group of early 19th century English textile workers who destroyed machinery because it would harm their livelihood. (by extension) Someone who opposes technological change

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rational adj

Reasonable; not absurd, foolish, emotional, or fanciful. Capable of reasoning. (arithmetic) Capable of being expressed as the ratio of two integers

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