Wiktionary:Word of the day/Archive/2011/December

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amiable adj

Friendly; kind; sweet; gracious; as, an amiable temper or mood; amiable ideas. Possessing sweetness of disposition; having sweetness of temper; kindhearted; which causes one to be liked

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twist in the wind v

To be unassisted and without comfort in a situation likely to result in distress or failure. To wait for an uncomfortably long period of time

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matronly adj

In the capacity or manner of a matron. Exuding authority, wisdom, power, and intelligence of an experienced woman. Having the appearance of a mature woman, often of larger physical stature and somewhat unkempt or dowdy

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devil's advocate n

One who debates from a view which he may not actually hold, usually to determine its validity or simply for the sake of argument. (Roman Catholicism) A canon lawyer appointed by the Church to argue against the canonization of the proposed candidate

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furbelow n

A ruffle, frill or flounce on clothing; a decorative piece of fabric, usually gathered or pleated. A small, showy ornamentation

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figurehead n

(nautical) A carved figure on the prow of a sailing ship. (by extension) Someone in a nominal position of leadership who has no actual power; a front or front man

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dovecote n

A small house or box, raised to a considerable height above the ground, and having compartments, in which domestic pigeons breed; a dove house. In medieval Europe, a round or square structure of stone or wood, free-standing or built into a tower, in which pigeons were kept

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oratory n

The art of public speaking, especially in a formal, expressive, or forceful manner. Eloquence; the quality of artistry and persuasiveness in speech or writing

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