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September 26, 2009

traduce\truh-DOOS; -DYOOS\ , transitive verb:

1.To expose to contempt or shame by means of false statements or misrepresentation; to represent as blamable; to vilify.


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September 27, 2009

predilection\preh-d'l-EK-shun; pree-\ , noun:

1.A predisposition to choose or like; an established preference.


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September 28, 2009

sinuous\SIN-yoo-uhs\ , adjective:

1.Characterized by many curves or turns; winding.
2.Characterized by graceful curving movements.
3.Not direct; devious.


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September 29, 2009

ameliorate\uh-MEEL-yuh-rayt\ , transitive verb:

1.To make better; to improve.

intransitive verb:

1.To grow better.


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September 30, 2009

gaucherie\goh-shuh-REE\ , noun:

1.A socially awkward or tactless act.2.Lack of tact; boorishness; awkwardness.


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October 1, 2009

adjuvant\AJ-uh-vuhnt\ , adjective, noun:

1.Serving to help or assist; auxiliary.
2.Assisting in the prevention, amelioration, or cure of disease.

noun:

1.A person or thing that aids or helps.
2.Anything that aids in removing or preventing a disease, esp. a substance added to a prescription to aid the effect of the main ingredient.
3.Immunology. a substance admixed with an immunogen in order to elicit a more marked immune response.


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October 2, 2009

incarnadine\in-KAR-nuh-dyn\ , adjective, verb:

1.Having a fleshy pink color.
2.Red; blood-red.

transitive verb:

1.To make red or crimson.