Monday, November 26, 2012

Elicit

e.lic.it: 1. Verb: Evoke or draw out (a response or fact) from someone by actions or questions
2. Verb: Draw forth

Friday, October 5, 2012

Sciatica


sci.at.i.ca: 1. Noun: Pain affecting the back, hip, and outer side of the leg, caused by compression of a spinal nerve root in the lower back, often owing to degeneration of an intervertebral disk.

Crooner


crooner: 1. a singer of popular ballads
Source: http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=crooner

Monday, September 14, 2009

Reverent

reverent: feeling or showing profound respect or veneration; "maintained a reverent silence"
Source: wordnetweb.com

Friday, August 28, 2009

Cognitive

cognitive: of or being or relating to or involving cognition; "cognitive psychology"; "cognitive style"

Sunday, August 16, 2009

Cynical


cyn·i·cal/ˈsinikəl/

Adjective:
  1. Believing that people are motivated by self-interest; distrustful of human sincerity or integrity.
  2. Doubtful as to whether something will happen or is worthwhile.
Synonyms:cynic - sardonic
source: Google.com

Tuesday, August 11, 2009

Permissible

permissible: that may be permitted especially as according to rule; "permissible behavior in school";