Let's Get Smart - Let's Use the Dictionary - Page 12

Ride Warrior · 01-21-2006, 09:42 PM

scor·bu·tic
Of, relating to, resembling, or affected by scurvy.

Next word:

beatific

*penguinsoda* · 01-21-2006, 09:43 PM

be·a·tif·ic (b-tfk)
adj.
Showing or producing exalted joy or blessedness: a beatific smile.

Next word:

susurration

Ride Warrior · 01-21-2006, 10:38 PM

su·sur·ra·tion
n. A soft, whispering or rustling sound; a murmur.

Next word -

metamorphose

Barbaraann · 01-23-2006, 08:16 PM

metamorphose means a change in form.

The next word is:

gradient

Ride Warrior · 01-25-2006, 08:10 PM

gradient.

gra·di·ent

( P ) Pronunciation Key (gr

d

-

nt)
n. Abbr. grad.

A rate of inclination; a slope.
An ascending or descending part; an incline.
Physics. The rate at which a physical quantity, such as temperature or pressure, increases or decreases relative to change in a given variable, especially distance.
Mathematics. A vector having coordinate components that are the partial derivatives of a function with respect to its variables.
Biology. A series of progressively increasing or decreasing differences in the growth rate, metabolism, or physiological activity of a cell, organ, or organism.

Next Word -

periphery

Ride Warrior · 01-27-2006, 01:25 PM

periphery

pe·riph·er·y

( P ) Pronunciation Key (p

-r

f

-r

)
n. pl. pe·riph·er·ies

A line that forms the boundary of an area; a perimeter. See Synonyms at circumference.
The surface of a solid.
1. The outermost part or region within a precise boundary.
2. A zone constituting an imprecise boundary.

Next word:

amble

Captain Locke · 01-27-2006, 01:49 PM

Amble

To walk slowly or leisurely; stroll.
To move along at an easy gait by using both legs on one side alternately with both on the other. Used of a horse

Next word: anthropomorphic

Carry on.

Ride Warrior · 01-29-2006, 09:26 PM

anthropomorphic.
Main Entry: an·thro·po·mor·phic

Pronunciation: "an(t)-thr&-p&-'mor-fik
Function: adjective
Etymology: Late Latin anthropomorphus of human form, from Greek anthrOpomorphos, from anthrOp- + -morphos -morphous
1 : described or thought of as having a human form or human attributes <anthropomorphic deities>
2 : ascribing human characteristics to nonhuman things <anthropomorphic supernaturalism>
- an·thro·po·mor·phi·cal·ly

/-fi-k(&-)

New Word:

coruscation

Barbaraann · 01-31-2006, 08:42 PM

Coruscation

Producing glitter or sparkle. Something brilliant or showy.

The word is a noun. Had to use the big dictionary. Hope I got it right.

New word is:

outre

Ride Warrior · 01-31-2006, 08:50 PM

ou·tré

Pronunciation: ü-'trA
Function: adjective
Etymology: French, from past participle of outrer to carry to excess
: violating convention or propriety

Mext word:

unshorn

Mac Daddy · 01-31-2006, 09:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ride Warrior

ou·tré

Pronunciation: ü-'trA
Function: adjective
Etymology: French, from past participle of outrer to carry to excess
: violating convention or propriety

Mext word:

unshorn

Unshorn - RW before he makes his way to the barber.

Next word:

Verisimilitude

Deogge's Mom · 01-31-2006, 09:47 PM

Verisimilitude - the quality or state of having the appearance of truth

NEW WORD:

sequacious

01-21-2006, 09:42 PM	#166
Ride Warrior Surfing The Universe Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 33,024	Re: Let's Get Smart - Let's Use the Dictionary scor·bu·tic Of, relating to, resembling, or affected by scurvy. Next word: beatific __________________ We're Gonna Party Like It's 1999!

01-21-2006, 09:43 PM	#167
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01-21-2006, 10:38 PM	#168
Ride Warrior Surfing The Universe Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 33,024	Re: Let's Get Smart - Let's Use the Dictionary su·sur·ra·tion n. A soft, whispering or rustling sound; a murmur. Next word - metamorphose __________________ We're Gonna Party Like It's 1999!

01-23-2006, 08:16 PM	#169
Barbaraann GivingThanksThanksGiving Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 35,348	Re: Let's Get Smart - Let's Use the Dictionary metamorphose means a change in form. The next word is: gradient

01-25-2006, 08:10 PM	#170
Ride Warrior Surfing The Universe Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 33,024	Re: Let's Get Smart - Let's Use the Dictionary gradient. gra·di·ent ( P ) Pronunciation Key (grd-nt) n. Abbr. grad. A rate of inclination; a slope. An ascending or descending part; an incline. Physics. The rate at which a physical quantity, such as temperature or pressure, increases or decreases relative to change in a given variable, especially distance. Mathematics. A vector having coordinate components that are the partial derivatives of a function with respect to its variables. Biology. A series of progressively increasing or decreasing differences in the growth rate, metabolism, or physiological activity of a cell, organ, or organism. Next Word - periphery __________________ We're Gonna Party Like It's 1999! Last edited by Ride Warrior; 01-27-2006 at 01:26 PM.

01-27-2006, 01:25 PM	#171
Ride Warrior Surfing The Universe Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 33,024	Re: Let's Get Smart - Let's Use the Dictionary *periphery* pe·riph·er·y ( P ) Pronunciation Key (p-rf-r) n. pl. pe·riph·er·ies A line that forms the boundary of an area; a perimeter. See Synonyms at circumference. The surface of a solid. The outermost part or region within a precise boundary. A zone constituting an imprecise boundary. Next word: amble __________________ We're Gonna Party Like It's 1999!

01-27-2006, 01:49 PM	#172
Captain Locke Yay Mickey! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Beyond the couch cushions Posts: 729	Re: Let's Get Smart - Let's Use the Dictionary Amble To walk slowly or leisurely; stroll. To move along at an easy gait by using both legs on one side alternately with both on the other. Used of a horse Next word: anthropomorphic Carry on. __________________ Do you have the time? My sundial seems to have stopped.

01-29-2006, 09:26 PM	#173
Ride Warrior Surfing The Universe Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 33,024	Re: Let's Get Smart - Let's Use the Dictionary anthropomorphic. Main Entry: an·thro·po·mor·phic Pronunciation: "an(t)-thr&-p&-'mor-fik Function: adjective Etymology: Late Latin anthropomorphus of human form, from Greek anthrOpomorphos, from anthrOp- + -morphos -morphous 1 : described or thought of as having a human form or human attributes <anthropomorphic deities> 2 : ascribing human characteristics to nonhuman things <anthropomorphic supernaturalism> - an·thro·po·mor·phi·cal·ly /-fi-k(&-) New Word: coruscation __________________ We're Gonna Party Like It's 1999!

01-31-2006, 08:42 PM	#174
Barbaraann GivingThanksThanksGiving Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 35,348	Re: Let's Get Smart - Let's Use the Dictionary Coruscation Producing glitter or sparkle. Something brilliant or showy. The word is a noun. Had to use the big dictionary. Hope I got it right. New word is: outre

01-31-2006, 08:50 PM	#175
Ride Warrior Surfing The Universe Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 33,024	Re: Let's Get Smart - Let's Use the Dictionary ou·tré Pronunciation: ü-'trA Function: adjective Etymology: French, from past participle of outrer to carry to excess : violating convention or propriety Mext word: unshorn __________________ We're Gonna Party Like It's 1999!

01-31-2006, 09:47 PM	#177
Deogge's Mom Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Tustin Posts: 441	Re: Let's Get Smart - Let's Use the Dictionary Verisimilitude - the quality or state of having the appearance of truth NEW WORD: sequacious

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