Malcor's word of the moment

[Malcor Sylverwood]

Hey, I'm known (by the few who know me) for my dictionary usage, so why not?

All definitions, unless otherwise noted, are from www.m-w.com

With any luck, there will be no rhyme or reason to the words I chose or to when I chose to add a new one. But feel free to suggest something.

Of course, that’s if anyone ever reads this...I don't expect great attendance.

hehehe


Just figures that there would be a typo...and that LT would be the one to point it out... :rolleyes: :p

[Malcor Sylverwood]

Main Entry: in·cor·ri·gi·ble
Pronunciation: (")in-'kor-&-j&-b&l, -'kär-
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Late Latin incorrigibilis, from Latin in- + corrigere to correct -- more at CORRECT
Date: 14th century
: incapable of being corrected or amended: as a (1) : not reformable : DEPRAVED (2) : DELINQUENT b : not manageable : UNRULY c : UNALTERABLE, INVETERATE

[Malcor Sylverwood]

For LaughingTurtle Part I

Main Entry: ty·po
Pronunciation: 'tI-(")pO
Function: noun
Inflected Form(s): plural typos
Etymology: short for typographical (error)
Date: 1892
: an error (as of spelling) in typed or typeset material

[Malcor Sylverwood]

For LaughingTurtle Part II ;)

Main Entry: vex·a·tion
Pronunciation: vek-'sA-sh&n
Function: noun
Date: 15th century
1 : the act of harassing or vexing : TROUBLING
2 : the quality or state of being vexed : IRRITATION
3 : a cause of trouble : AFFLICTION

[Malcor Sylverwood]

Main Entry: pen·i·tent
Pronunciation: -t&nt
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin paenitent-, paenitens, from present participle of paenitEre to cause regret, feel regret, perhaps from paene almost
Date: 14th century
: feeling or expressing humble or regretful pain or sorrow for sins or offenses : REPENTANT
- pen·i·tent·ly adverb

[Malcor Sylverwood]

Main Entry: snarky
Pronunciation: 'snär-kE
Function: adjective
Etymology: dialect snark to annoy, perhaps alteration of nark to irritate
Date: 1906
: CROTCHETY, SNAPPISH

[Malcor Sylverwood]

Main Entry: ichor
Pronunciation: 'I-"kor, -k&r
Function: noun
Etymology: Greek ichOr
Date: 15th century
1 : a thin watery or blood-tinged discharge
2 : an ethereal fluid taking the place of blood in the veins of the ancient Greek gods
- ichor·ous /-k&-r&s/ adjective

[Malcor Sylverwood]

Main Entry: con·sum·mate
Pronunciation: 'kän(t)-s&-m&t, k&n-'s&-m&t
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English consummat fulfilled, from Latin consummatus, past participle of consummare to sum up, finish, from com- + summa sum
Date: 1527
1 : complete in every detail : PERFECT
2 : extremely skilled and accomplished <a consummate liar>
3 : of the highest degree <consummate skill> <consummate cruelty>
- con·sum·mate·ly adverb

[Malcor Sylverwood]

Main Entry: cow
Function: transitive verb
Etymology: probably of Scandinavian origin; akin to Danish kue to subdue
Date: 1605
: to destroy the resolve or courage of; also : to bring to a state or an action by intimidation -- used with into <like too many Asian armies, adept at cowing a population into feeding them -- Edward Lansdale>
synonym see INTIMIDATE
- cowed·ly /'kau(-&)d-lE/ adverb

[Malcor Sylverwood]

Main Entry: in·ev·i·ta·ble
Pronunciation: i-'ne-v&-t&-b&l
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Latin inevitabilis, from in- + evitabilis evitable
Date: 14th century
: incapable of being avoided or evaded
- in·ev·i·ta·bil·i·ty /-"ne-v&-t&-'bi-l&-tE/ noun
- in·ev·i·ta·ble·ness /-'ne-v&-t&-b&l-n&s/ noun

[Malcor Sylverwood]

Main Entry: mawk·ish
Pronunciation: 'mo-kish
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English mawke maggot, from Old Norse mathkr -- more at MAGGOT
Date: circa 1697
1 : having an insipid often unpleasant taste
2 : sickly or puerilely sentimental
- mawk·ish·ly adverb
- mawk·ish·ness noun

[Malcor Sylverwood]

Main Entry: hy·poc·ri·sy
Pronunciation: hi-'pä-kr&-sE also hI-
Function: noun
Inflected Form(s): plural -sies
Etymology: Middle English ypocrisie, from Old French, from Late Latin hypocrisis, from Greek hypokrisis act of playing a part on the stage, hypocrisy, from hypokrinesthai to answer, act on the stage, from hypo- + krinein to decide -- more at CERTAIN
Date: 13th century
1 : a feigning to be what one is not or to believe what one does not; especially : the false assumption of an appearance of virtue or religion
2 : an act or instance of hypocrisy

[Malcor Sylverwood]

Main Entry: 1skulk
Pronunciation: 'sk&lk
Function: intransitive verb
Etymology: Middle English, of Scandinavian origin; akin to Danish skulke to shirk, play truant
Date: 13th century
1 : to move in a stealthy or furtive manner
2 a : to hide or conceal something (as oneself) often out of cowardice or fear or with sinister intent b chiefly British : MALINGER
synonym see LURK

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(from lurk)
synonyms LURK, SKULK, SLINK, SNEAK mean to behave so as to escape attention. LURK implies a lying in wait in a place of concealment and often suggests an evil intent <suspicious men lurking in alleyways>. SKULK suggests more strongly cowardice or fear or sinister intent <something skulking in the shadows>. SLINK implies moving stealthily often merely to escape attention <slunk around the corner>. SNEAK may add an implication of entering or leaving a place or evading a difficulty by furtive, indirect, or underhanded methods <sneaked out early>.

[Malcor Sylverwood]

Main Entry: im·i·ta·tion
Pronunciation: "i-m&-'tA-sh&n
Function: noun
Date: 14th century
1 : an act or instance of imitating
2 : something produced as a copy : COUNTERFEIT
3 : a literary work designed to reproduce the style of another author
4 : the repetition by one voice of a melody, phrase, or motive stated earlier in the composition by a different voice
5 : the quality of an object in possessing some of the nature or attributes of a transcendent idea
6 : the assumption of behavior observed in other individuals


Wait for it....

[Malcor Sylverwood]

Main Entry: flat·tery
Pronunciation: 'fla-t&-rE
Function: noun
Inflected Form(s): plural -ter·ies
Date: 14th century
1 a : the act or practice of flattering b (1) : something that flatters (2) : insincere or excessive praise
2 obsolete : a pleasing self-deception


hehehe... :D

[Malcor Sylverwood]

Main Entry: ob·sti·nate
Pronunciation: 'äb-st&-n&t
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Latin obstinatus, past participle of obstinare to be resolved, from ob- in the way + -stinare (akin to stare to stand)
Date: 14th century
1 : perversely adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion
2 : not easily subdued, remedied, or removed <obstinate fever>
- ob·sti·nate·ly adverb
- ob·sti·nate·ness noun
synonyms OBSTINATE, DOGGED, STUBBORN, PERTINACIOUS, MULISH mean fixed and unyielding in course or purpose. OBSTINATE implies usually an unreasonable persistence <an obstinate proponent of conspiracy theories>. DOGGED suggests an admirable often tenacious and unwavering persistence <pursued the story with dogged perseverance>. STUBBORN implies sturdiness in resisting change which may or may not be admirable <a person too stubborn to admit error>. PERTINACIOUS suggests an annoying or irksome persistence <a pertinacious salesclerk refusing to take no for an answer>. MULISH implies a thoroughly unreasonable obstinacy <a mulish determination to have his own way>.

[Malcor Sylverwood]

Main Entry: loathe
Pronunciation: 'lO[th]
Function: transitive verb
Inflected Form(s): loathed; loath·ing
Etymology: Middle English lothen, from Old English lAthian to dislike, be hateful, from lAth
Date: 12th century
: to dislike greatly and often with disgust or intolerance : DETEST
synonym see HATE
- loath·er noun

[Malcor Sylverwood]

Main Entry: seedy
Pronunciation: 'sE-dE
Function: adjective
Inflected Form(s): seed·i·er; -est
Date: 1574
1 : containing or full of seeds <a seedy fruit>
2 : inferior in condition or quality: as a : SHABBY, RUN-DOWN <seedy clothes> b : somewhat disreputable : SQUALID <a seedy district> <seedy entertainment> c : slightly unwell : DEBILITATED <felt seedy and went home early>
- seed·i·ly /'sE-d&l-E/ adverb
- seed·i·ness /'sE-dE-n&s/ noun

[Malcor Sylverwood]

(This one is from soulstealer's tongue :))

Main Entry: doss
Pronunciation: 'dos, 'däs
Function: intransitive verb
Etymology: origin unknown
Date: circa 1785
chiefly British : to sleep or bed down in a convenient place -- usually used with down

[Malcor Sylverwood]

Main Entry: com·plex
Pronunciation: käm-'pleks, k&m-', 'käm-"
Function: adjective
Etymology: Latin complexus, past participle of complecti to embrace, comprise (a multitude of objects), from com- + plectere to braid -- more at PLY
Date: circa 1652
1 a : composed of two or more parts : COMPOSITE b (1) of a word : having a bound form as one or more of its immediate constituents <unmanly is a complex word> (2) of a sentence : consisting of a main clause and one or more subordinate clauses
2 : hard to separate, analyze, or solve
3 : of, concerned with, being, or containing complex numbers <a complex root> <complex analysis>
- com·plex·ly adverb
- com·plex·ness noun
synonyms COMPLEX, COMPLICATED, INTRICATE, INVOLVED, KNOTTY mean having confusingly interrelated parts. COMPLEX suggests the unavoidable result of a necessary combining and does not imply a fault or failure <a complex recipe>. COMPLICATED applies to what offers great difficulty in understanding, solving, or explaining <complicated legal procedures>. INTRICATE suggests such interlacing of parts as to make it nearly impossible to follow or grasp them separately <an intricate web of deceit>. INVOLVED implies extreme complication and often disorder <a rambling, involved explanation>. KNOTTY suggests complication and entanglement that make solution or understanding improbable <knotty ethical questions>.

[Malcor Sylverwood]

Main Entry: cripes
Pronunciation: 'krIps
Function: interjection
Etymology: euphemism for Christ
Date: 1910
-- used as a mild oath

[Malcor Sylverwood]

ah...chat ~rolleyes~

Main Entry: chlo·ro·form
Pronunciation: 'klOr-&-"form, 'klor-
Function: noun
Etymology: French chloroforme, from chlor- + formyle formyl; from its having been regarded as a trichloride of this group
Date: 1838
: a colorless volatile heavy toxic liquid CHCl3 with an ether odor used especially as a solvent or as a veterinary anesthetic

[Malcor Sylverwood]

Main Entry: oblig·a·to·ry
Pronunciation: &-'bli-g&-"tOr-E, ä-, -"tor- also 'ä-bli-g&-
Function: adjective
Date: 15th century
1 : binding in law or conscience
2 : relating to or enforcing an obligation <a writ obligatory>
3 : MANDATORY, REQUIRED <obligatory military service>; also : so commonplace as to be a convention, fashion, or cliché ****e obligatory death scene in opera>
4 : OBLIGATE 1
- oblig·a·to·ri·ly /&-"bli-g&-'tOr-&-lE, ä-, -'tor- also "ä-bli-g&-/ adverb

[Malcor Sylverwood]

Main Entry: tan·ka
Pronunciation: 'tä[ng]-k&
Function: noun
Etymology: Japanese
Date: circa 1877
: an unrhymed Japanese verse form of five lines containing 5, 7, 5, 7, and 7 syllables respectively; also : a poem in this form -- compare HAIKU

[Malcor Sylverwood]

Main Entry: 1josh
Pronunciation: 'jäsh
Function: verb
Etymology: origin unknown
Date: 1852
transitive senses : to tease good-naturedly : KID
intransitive senses : to engage in banter : JOKE
- josh·er noun

[Malcor Sylverwood]

(stolen from wendy)

Main Entry: sy·co·phant
Pronunciation: -f&nt also -"fant
Function: noun
Etymology: Latin sycophanta slanderer, swindler, from Greek sykophantEs slanderer, from sykon fig + phainein to show -- more at FANCY
Date: 1575
: a servile self-seeking flatterer
synonym see PARASITE
- sycophant adjective

[Malcor Sylverwood]

(nightfairy's dinner :))

Main Entry: tor·tel·li·ni
Pronunciation: "tor-t&l-'E-nE
Function: noun
Etymology: Italian, plural of tortellino pasta round, diminutive of tortello, from torta cake
Date: circa 1911
: pasta cut in rounds, folded around a filling (as of meat or cheese), formed into rings, and boiled

[Malcor Sylverwood]

(my poor neglected words...:()
(Inspired by Anita Blake's post (http://www.wotism.net/forums/showthread.php?s=&postid=91001&highlight=evil#post91001))

Main Entry: evil
Pronunciation: 'E-v&l, British often and US also 'E-(")vil
Function: adjective
Inflected Form(s): evil·er or evil·ler; evil·est or evil·lest
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English yfel; akin to Old High German ubil evil
Date: before 12th century
1 a : morally reprehensible : SINFUL, WICKED <an evil impulse> b : arising from actual or imputed bad character or conduct <a man of evil reputation>
2 a archaic : INFERIOR b : causing discomfort or repulsion : OFFENSIVE <an evil odor> c : DISAGREEABLE <woke late and in an evil temper>
3 a : causing harm : PERNICIOUS ****e evil institution of slavery> b : marked by misfortune : UNLUCKY
- evil adverb, archaic
- evil·ly /-(l)E/ adverb
- evil·ness /-n&s/ noun

[Malcor Sylverwood]

(epiph was surprised that an athiest would use this word :))

Main Entry: faith
Pronunciation: 'fAth
Function: noun
Inflected Form(s): plural faiths /'fAths, sometimes 'fA[th]z/
Etymology: Middle English feith, from Old French feid, foi, from Latin fides; akin to Latin fidere to trust -- more at BIDE
Date: 13th century
1 a : allegiance to duty or a person : LOYALTY b (1) : fidelity to one's promises (2) : sincerity of intentions
2 a (1) : belief and trust in and loyalty to God (2) : belief in the traditional doctrines of a religion b (1) : firm belief in something for which there is no proof (2) : complete trust
3 : something that is believed especially with strong conviction; especially : a system of religious beliefs
synonym see BELIEF
- in faith : without doubt or question : VERILY

[Malcor Sylverwood]

(stolen from arch who stole it from NationState)

Main Entry: pa·ri·ah
Pronunciation: p&-'rI-&
Function: noun
Etymology: Tamil paraiyan, literally, drummer
Date: 1613
1 : a member of a low caste of southern India
2 : OUTCAST

[Malcor Sylverwood]

(from arch, while gaming)

Main Entry: de·tri·tus
Pronunciation: di-'trI-t&s
Function: noun
Inflected Form(s): plural de·tri·tus /-'trI-t&s, -'trI-"tüs/
Etymology: French détritus, from Latin detritus, past participle of deterere
Date: 1802
1 : loose material (as rock fragments or organic particles) that results directly from disintegration
2 : a product of disintegration, destruction, or wearing away : DEBRIS
- de·tri·tal /-'trI-t&l/ adjective

[Malcor Sylverwood]

(from chat...liane lured mike into chat ;) er...LT or something...)
Main Entry: lure
Function: transitive verb
Inflected Form(s): lured; lur·ing
Date: 14th century
1 : to recall or exercise (a hawk) by means of a lure
2 : to draw with a hint of pleasure or gain : attract actively and strongly
synonyms LURE, ENTICE, INVEIGLE, DECOY, TEMPT, SEDUCE mean to lead astray from one's true course. LURE implies a drawing into danger, evil, or difficulty through attracting and deceiving <lured naive investors with get-rich-quick schemes>. ENTICE suggests drawing by artful or adroit means <advertising designed to entice new customers>. INVEIGLE implies enticing by cajoling or flattering <fund-raisers inveigling wealthy alumni>. DECOY implies a luring into entrapment by artifice <attempting to decoy the enemy into an ambush>. TEMPT implies the presenting of an attraction so strong that it overcomes the restraints of conscience or better judgment <tempted by the offer of money>. SEDUCE implies a leading astray by persuasion or false promises <seduced by assurances of assistance>.

[Malcor Sylverwood]

Main Entry: re·cip·ro·cate
Pronunciation: ri-'si-pr&-"kAt
Function: verb
Inflected Form(s): -cat·ed; -cat·ing
Date: 1607
transitive senses
1 : to give and take mutually
2 : to return in kind or degree <reciprocate a compliment gracefully>
intransitive senses
1 : to make a return for something <we hope to reciprocate for your kindness>
2 : to move forward and backward alternately <a reciprocating valve>
- re·cip·ro·ca·tor /-"kA-t&r/ noun
synonyms RECIPROCATE, RETALIATE, REQUITE, RETURN mean to give back usually in kind or in quantity. RECIPROCATE implies a mutual or equivalent exchange or a paying back of what one has received <reciprocated their hospitality by inviting them for a visit>. RETALIATE usually implies a paying back of injury in exact kind, often vengefully ****e enemy retaliated by executing their prisoners>. REQUITE implies a paying back according to one's preference and often not equivalently <requited her love with cold indifference>. RETURN implies a paying or giving back <returned their call> <return good for evil>.

[Malcor Sylverwood]

Main Entry: gid·dy
Pronunciation: 'gi-dE
Function: adjective
Inflected Form(s): gid·di·er; -est
Etymology: Middle English gidy mad, foolish, from Old English gydig possessed, mad; akin to Old English god god
Date: 14th century
1 a : DIZZY <giddy from the unaccustomed exercise> b : causing dizziness <a giddy height> c : whirling rapidly
2 a : lightheartedly silly : FRIVOLOUS b : joyfully elated : EUPHORIC
- gid·di·ly /'gi-d&l-E/ adverb
- gid·di·ness /'gi-dE-n&s/ noun

[Malcor Sylverwood]

Main Entry: narc
Pronunciation: 'närk
Function: noun
Etymology: short for narcotics agent
Date: 1967
slang : a person (as a government agent) who investigates narcotics violations

[Malcor Sylverwood]

Main Entry: im·pet·u·ous
Pronunciation: im-'pech-w&s, -'pe-ch&-
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French impetueux, from Late Latin impetuosus, from Latin impetus
Date: 14th century
1 : marked by impulsive vehemence or passion <an impetuous temperament>
2 : marked by force and violence of movement or action <an impetuous wind>
synonym see PRECIPITATE
- im·pet·u·ous·ly adverb
- im·pet·u·ous·ness noun

[Malcor Sylverwood]

Main Entry: coy
Pronunciation: 'koi
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English, quiet, shy, from Middle French coi calm, from Latin quietus quiet
Date: 14th century
1 a : shrinking from contact or familiarity b : marked by cute, coquettish, or artful playfulness
2 : showing reluctance to make a definite commitment
synonym see SHY
- coy·ly adverb
- coy·ness noun

[Malcor Sylverwood]

Main Entry: adapt
Pronunciation: &-'dapt, a-
Function: verb
Etymology: French or Latin; French adapter, from Latin adaptare, from ad- + aptare to fit, from aptus apt, fit
Date: 15th century
transitive senses : to make fit (as for a specific or new use or situation) often by modification
intransitive senses : to become adapted
- adapt·ed·ness noun
synonyms ADAPT, ADJUST, ACCOMMODATE, CONFORM, RECONCILE mean to bring one thing into correspondence with another. ADAPT implies a modification according to changing circumstances <adapted themselves to the warmer climate>. ADJUST suggests bringing into a close and exact correspondence or harmony such as exists between parts of a mechanism <adjusted the budget to allow for inflation>. ACCOMMODATE may suggest yielding or compromising to effect a correspondence <accommodated his political beliefs in order to win>. CONFORM applies to bringing into accordance with a pattern, example, or principle <refused to conform to society's idea of morality>. RECONCILE implies the demonstration of the underlying compatibility of things that seem to be incompatible ****ied to reconcile what they said with what I knew>.