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

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affront v

To insult intentionally, especially openly; to offend purposefully. To meet defiantly; to confront. (obsolete) To meet or encounter face to face

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glaucous adj

Of a pale green colour with a bluish-grey tinge, especially when covered with a powdery residue. (botany) Covered with a bloom or a pale powdery covering, regardless of colour

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babble v

To utter words indistinctly or unintelligibly; to utter inarticulate sounds. To talk incoherently; to utter unmeaning words. To talk much; to chatter; to prate. To make a continuous murmuring noise

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golden adj

Made of, or relating to, gold. Having a colour or other richness suggestive of gold. Marked by prosperity, creativity, etc. Advantageous or very favourable. Relating to a fiftieth anniversary

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bronze v

To plate with bronze metal. To colour like bronze metal. (of the skin) To change to a darker, tanned colour due to exposure to the sun

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grommet n

A reinforced eyelet, or a small metal or plastic ring used to reinforce an eyelet. (sports) A young or inexperienced surfer, skateboarder or snowboarder

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