Dictionary.com Word of the Day for Wednesday, July 5, 2006

apotheosis \uh-pah-thee-OH-sis; ap-uh-THEE-uh-sis\, noun;
plural apotheoses \-seez\:

1. Elevation to divine rank or stature; deification.
2. An exalted or glorified example; a model of excellence or perfection of a kind.

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Word of the Day for Tuesday, July 4, 2006

emblazon \em-BLAY-zuhn\, transitive verb:
To deck in glaring colors; to set off conspicuously; to display pompously; to decorate.

Word of the Day for Monday, July 3, 2006

complaisant \kuhm-PLAY-suhnt; -zuhnt\, adjective:
Exhibiting a desire to please; obliging; compliant.

Word of the Day for Sunday, July 2, 2006

depredation \dep-ruh-DAY-shun\, noun:

1. An act of plundering or despoiling; a raid.
2. [Plural] Destructive operations; ravages.


Word of the Day for Saturday, July 1, 2006

plaudit \PLAW-dit\, noun:

1. A round or demonstration of applause.
2. Enthusiastic approval; an expression of praise.