adjective [ attrib.]
(in art forms) characterized by great realism in the depiction of drab or sordid subjects
Monday, December 21, 2009
Word 729: Uroboros
noun
a circular symbol depicting a snake, or less commonly a dragon, swallowing its tail, as an emblem of wholeness or infinity
a circular symbol depicting a snake, or less commonly a dragon, swallowing its tail, as an emblem of wholeness or infinity
Word 728: Judder
verb [ intrans.]
(esp. of something mechanical) shake and vibrate rapidly and with force
(esp. of something mechanical) shake and vibrate rapidly and with force
Word 726: Apse
noun
a large semicircular or polygonal recess in a church, arched or with a domed roof, typically at the eastern end, and usually containing the altar
Word 724: Tusche
noun
a greasy black composition, in liquid form or to be mixed with liquids, used as ink for making lithographic drawings
a greasy black composition, in liquid form or to be mixed with liquids, used as ink for making lithographic drawings
Word 721: Claudication
noun Medicine
limping
• (also intermittent claudication) a condition in which cramping pain in the leg is induced by exercise, typically caused by obstruction of the arteries
limping
• (also intermittent claudication) a condition in which cramping pain in the leg is induced by exercise, typically caused by obstruction of the arteries
Word 720: En travesti
adverb & adjective
dressed as a member of the opposite sex, esp. for a theatrical role
dressed as a member of the opposite sex, esp. for a theatrical role
Word 719: Stoup
noun
a basin for holy water, esp. on the wall near the door of a Roman Catholic church for worshipers to dip their fingers in before crossing themselves
Word 718: Influence peddling
noun
the use of position or political influence on someone's behalf in exchange for money or favors
the use of position or political influence on someone's behalf in exchange for money or favors
Word 717: Window box
noun
a long narrow box in which flowers and other plants are grown, placed on an outside windowsill
a long narrow box in which flowers and other plants are grown, placed on an outside windowsill
Word 715: Nocturne
oun
1. Music a short composition of a romantic or dreamy character suggestive of night, typically for piano
2. Art a picture of a night scene
1. Music a short composition of a romantic or dreamy character suggestive of night, typically for piano
2. Art a picture of a night scene
Word 714: Runcible spoon
noun
a fork curved like a spoon, with three broad prongs, one of which has a sharpened outer edge for cutting
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