malediction July 3, 2010
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The act of calling down a curse that invokes evil (and usually serves as an insult) |
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” It makes the government itself a social malediction for promoting corruption, indolence and dependence among the people.” While Cruz has garnered the ” |
lecherous July 3, 2010
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Given to excessive indulgence in sexual activity |
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” It’s scandalous alright but it’s not the first time a woman has filed a million-dollar suit against a lecherous boss. But in this lethargic season while we …” |
lambent July 3, 2010
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Softly bright or radiant |
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“Ignition on, press the starter button that glows a lambent red and the engine burbles politely into life. The gearchange is difficult, but not impossible. … ” |
pecuniary July 3, 2010
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Relating to or involving money |
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” A repeated breach of parliamentary rules by Attorney-General Chris Finlayson in not declaring a pecuniary interest raises serious concerns, says Labour MP …” |
pedagogue July 3, 2010
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Someone who educates young people |
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” He was a born pedagogue and I was his first student,” she says. He would read to her the great dialogues of Plato, for example, “and it was the pure …” |
petulant July 3, 2010
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Easily irritated or annoyed |
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” We think that is a rather petulant, somewhat unprofessional response to the news that Patrick was right and the officers, or more correctly, …” |
phenobarbitone July 3, 2010
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A long-acting barbiturate used as a sedative |
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“Alcohol Has an additive effect on the sedation produced by phenobarbitone and can also provoke fits if drunk to excess. … Other medications: Decrease: Phenobarbitone decreases blood levels of warfarin. Monitor INR carefully if this … ” |
perspicacious July 3, 2010
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Acutely insightful and wise |
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“… particularly as his more perspicacious days (Sensation, say) seem many years ago, judging by the indifferent reaction to gallery shows since it opened … ” |
kindle July 3, 2010
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Cause to start burning |
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“Charcoal that has been recently burned, or heated to expel the absorbed vapor, kindles very easily ; whereas, in case it has been kept for some time in a damp place, it kindles with difficulty and snaps and smokes while burning. … ” |
knavery July 3, 2010
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Lack of honesty; acts of lying, cheating or stealing |
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“I am astonished how such contemptible knavery and folly as this book contains can ever have been called Wisdom by men of sense’, he scribbled in the margin .. ” |