Monday, January 18, 2010

#3 ... Words I like

Phenomenal -- Highly extraordinary or prodigious
Thwart -- To oppose successfully
Abase -- To reduce or lower
Fathom -- To penetrate the truth of; comprehend
Fete -- A festive celebration or entertainment
Gossamer -- A fine, filmy cobweb seen on grass or bushes or floating in the air in calm weather
Rue -- To feel sorrow over
Sanguine -- Cheerfully optimistic
Fret -- To feel or express worry, annoyance, discontent, or the like
Daunt -- To overcome with fear
Dwell -- To live or stay as a permanent resident
Lurk -- To lie or wait in concealment, as a person in ambush
Linger -- To remain or stay in a place longer than is usual or expected, as if from reluctance to leave.

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