Wiktionary:Word of the day/Archive/2006/October

Definition from Wiktionary, a free dictionary

« 2006/September (Recycled September)

October (Recycled October)

2006/November » (Recycled November)

Day: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

{{wotd | theWord | p.o.s. | Definition | month | day }}

{{wotd | theWord | p.o.s. | Definition | month | day | audio=En-uk-{{subst:PAGENAME}}.ogg }}

When the words for a given month have all been replaced (or whatever) then subst: the sub-templates in on this page. That will preserve this month's archive, leaving the entries in the "Recycled" monthly pages to be (optionally) reused next year.

1

edit, refresh Word of the day  for October 1
cosmopolitan adj	help, file
(of a place) Composed of people from all over the world. (of a person) At ease in any part of the world. (of a plant) Growing in many parts of the world; widely distributed.
About Word of the Day • Archive • Nominate a word • RSS feed

2

edit, refresh Word of the day  for October 2
synchronize v	help, file
To make two or more events happen at exactly the same time, or at the same rate.
About Word of the Day • Archive • Nominate a word • RSS feed

3

edit, refresh Word of the day  for October 3
kindle v	help, file
To start a fire or light a flame. To arouse or inspire.
About Word of the Day • Archive • Nominate a word • RSS feed

4

edit, refresh Word of the day  for October 4
febrile adj	help, file
Feverish, or having a high temperature. Full of nervous energy.
About Word of the Day • Archive • Nominate a word • RSS feed

5

edit, refresh Word of the day  for October 5
pseudonym n	help, file
A fictitious name, often used by writers.
About Word of the Day • Archive • Nominate a word • RSS feed

6

edit, refresh Word of the day  for October 6
disavow v	help, file
To refuse strongly and solemnly to own or acknowledge.
About Word of the Day • Archive • Nominate a word • RSS feed

7

edit, refresh Word of the day  for October 7
odious adj	help, file
Arousing or meriting strong dislike, aversion, or intense displeasure.
About Word of the Day • Archive • Nominate a word • RSS feed

8

edit, refresh Word of the day  for October 8
anathema n	help, file
A ban or curse pronounced with religious solemnity by church authority. Any person or thing anathematized, or cursed by ecclesiatical authority..
About Word of the Day • Archive • Nominate a word • RSS feed

9

edit, refresh Word of the day  for October 9
sesquipedalian adj	help, file
Of long words, polysyllabic. Given to the use of long words; long-winded.
About Word of the Day • Archive • Nominate a word • RSS feed

10

edit, refresh Word of the day  for October 10
harangue v	help, file
To give a forceful and lengthy lecture or criticism to another person.
About Word of the Day • Archive • Nominate a word • RSS feed

11

edit, refresh Word of the day  for October 11
mountebank n	help, file
One who sells by deception; a con artist; a charlatan.
About Word of the Day • Archive • Nominate a word • RSS feed

12

edit, refresh Word of the day  for October 12
ersatz adj	help, file
Made in imitation; artificial, especially of an inferior quality.
About Word of the Day • Archive • Nominate a word • RSS feed

13

edit, refresh Word of the day  for October 13
triskaidekaphobia n	help, file
Fear, hate, or dislike of the number thirteen (13). Fear of Friday the 13th.
About Word of the Day • Archive • Nominate a word • RSS feed

14

edit, refresh Word of the day  for October 14
solecism n	help, file
An error in the use of language, especially an error concerning etiquette. Any faux pas involving a transgression against the norms of expected behavior.
About Word of the Day • Archive • Nominate a word • RSS feed

15

edit, refresh Word of the day  for October 15
reticent adj	help, file
Keeping one's thoughts and opinions to oneself; reserved or restrained.
About Word of the Day • Archive • Nominate a word • RSS feed

16

edit, refresh Word of the day  for October 16
gild the lily phrase	help, file
To embellish something that does not need it.
About Word of the Day • Archive • Nominate a word • RSS feed

17

edit, refresh Word of the day  for October 17
cavalcade n	help, file
A company of riders. A parade.
About Word of the Day • Archive • Nominate a word • RSS feed

18

edit, refresh Word of the day  for October 18
nth adj	help, file
(mathematics): Occurring at position n in a sequence. Occurring in a relatively large but unspecified position in a series.
About Word of the Day • Archive • Nominate a word • RSS feed

19

edit, refresh Word of the day  for October 19
ensconce v	help, file
To place in a safe or secure environment.
About Word of the Day • Archive • Nominate a word • RSS feed

20

edit, refresh Word of the day  for October 20
iconoclast n	help, file
One who opposes orthodoxy and religion. One who attacks cherished beliefs.
About Word of the Day • Archive • Nominate a word • RSS feed

21

edit, refresh Word of the day  for October 21
renege v	help, file
To break a promise or commitment. (cards): To break one's commitment to follow suit when capable.
About Word of the Day • Archive • Nominate a word • RSS feed

22

edit, refresh Word of the day  for October 22
doctored adj	help, file
Altered or falsified. Repaired, as by a doctor.
About Word of the Day • Archive • Nominate a word • RSS feed

23

edit, refresh Word of the day  for October 23
zeitgeist n	help, file
The spirit of the age; the taste, outlook, and spirit characteristic of a period.
About Word of the Day • Archive • Nominate a word • RSS feed

24

edit, refresh Word of the day  for October 24
maunder v	help, file
To speak in a disorganized or desultory manner; to babble or ramble. To wander or walk aimlessly.
About Word of the Day • Archive • Nominate a word • RSS feed

25

edit, refresh Word of the day  for October 25
bawdily adv	help, file
In a bawdy manner; done lewdly or obscenely with humorous intent.
About Word of the Day • Archive • Nominate a word • RSS feed

26

edit, refresh Word of the day  for October 26
technobabble n	help, file
Technical or scientific language used to convey a false impression of meaningful technical or scientific content.
About Word of the Day • Archive • Nominate a word • RSS feed

27

edit, refresh Word of the day  for October 27
idyllic adj	help, file
Extremely happy, peaceful, or picturesque.
About Word of the Day • Archive • Nominate a word • RSS feed

28

edit, refresh Word of the day  for October 28
anguine adj	help, file
Pertaining to snakes or serpents; snakelike.
About Word of the Day • Archive • Nominate a word • RSS feed

29

edit, refresh Word of the day  for Wiktionary:Word_of_the_day/October_29 October
for crying out loud interj	help, file
Expresses frustration, exasperation or annoyance.
About Word of the Day • Archive • Nominate a word • RSS feed

30

edit, refresh Word of the day  for October 30
flabbergasted adj	help, file
Appalled, amazed or stunned.
About Word of the Day • Archive • Nominate a word • RSS feed

31

edit, refresh Word of the day  for October 31
sinister adj	help, file
Evil or seeming to be evil. Of the left side.
About Word of the Day • Archive • Nominate a word • RSS feed