Monday, September 15, 2008

Word of the Day for Monday, September 15, 2008

suffuse \suh-FYOOZ\, transitive verb:
  • To spread through or over in the manner of fluid or light; to flush.
Suffuse comes from the past participle of Latin suffundere, "to overspread; to suffuse," from sub-, "under" + fundere, "to pour."
  • someone who purchases at locations for an underlying purpose of being seen. Buying the label not the look. Someone who walks around with a Starbucks cup; Someone wearing a shirt with a very obvious logo (i.e.: ENYCE)
Mark is such a conspicuous consumer, look at his shirt.
Trivia
Which twin gods of Greek mythology are known for their skill with the bow and arrow?
  • Artemis and Apollo.
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