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Word of the Day – Malinger

Posted on September 29, 2010 by raiichu

Malinger malinger [muh-ling-ger] –verb (used without object) to pretend illness, esp. in order to shirk one’s duty, avoid work, etc.

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Word of the Day – Misanthropy

Posted on October 19, 2009 by raiichu

Misanthropy misantrhopy [mis-an-thruh-pee, miz-] -noun hatred, dislike, or distrust of humankind. This is a simplification of the meaning – see here for the ‘wiki’ version which is more concise. Source: http://www.dictionary.com

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Word of the Day – Lambaste

Posted on September 29, 2009 by raiichu

Lambaste lambaste [lam-beyst, -bast] -verb (used with object), -bast•ed, -bast•ing. Informal. 1. to beat or whip severely. 2. to reprimand or berate harshly; censure; excoriate. 3. to scold sharply; berate. Source: http://www.dictionary.com

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Word of the Day – Altercation

Posted on March 30, 2009 by raiichu

Altercation Al`ter*ca”tion\ (?; 277), n. [F. altercation, fr. L. altercatio.] Warm contention in words; dispute carried on with heat or anger; controversy; wrangle; wordy contest. “Stormy altercations.” –Macaulay.  Syn: Altercation, Dispute, Wrangle.  Usage: The term dispute is in most cases, but not necessarily, applied to a verbal contest; as, a dispute on the lawfulness of war. An altercation is an angry dispute between two parties, involving an interchange of severe language. A wrangle is a confused and noisy altercation.  Their whole life was little else than a perpetual wrangling and altercation. –Hakewill. Source:…Read More