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salient

Wednesday 5th November, 2003 Leave a Comment

[b]Dictionary.com: [url=http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=salient]salient[/url][/b]
[quote]- Projecting or jutting beyond a line or surface; protruding.
– Strikingly conspicuous; prominent.
– Springing; jumping: salient tree toads.[/quote]

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Disgruntled

Monday 20th October, 2003 Leave a Comment

According to Take Our Word For It, the origins of the word disgruntled are as follows: Usually, the prefix dis- implies a loss of something, as in disease, disgust and disgrace. Very occasionally, as here, it means “entirely” or “very”. So disgruntled means something like “extremely gruntled “. So, what does gruntle mean? It is … [Read More »]

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vitriolic

Sunday 17th August, 2003 Leave a Comment

Dictionary.com/vitriolic Bitterly scathing; caustic: vitriolic criticism.

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Neologist

Tuesday 5th August, 2003 Leave a Comment

Dictionary.com/Neologism -A new word, expression, or usage. -The creation or use of new words or senses. Also – Neologist; one who creates new words or senses Thanks to Jamie for the answer to that one !

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actually

Tuesday 29th July, 2003 Leave a Comment

Dictionary.com/actually – In fact; in reality – Used to express wonder, surprise, or incredulity I counted the word “actually” seven times in what I wrote for my last blog enty on Hong Kong. I actually think I might have to think a bit more carefully about my choice of words when writing.

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