lweber5@scf.edu has looked up 34 words, created 0 lists, listed 30 words, written 30 comments, added 0 tags, and loved 0 words.
lweber5@scf.edu has looked up 34 words, created 0 lists, listed 30 words, written 30 comments, added 0 tags, and loved 0 words.
lweber5@scf.edu commented on the word turgid
Dictionary.com, turgid leeches having had their fill of blood
Nov 5, 2010
lweber5@scf.edu commented on the word burgeon
Dictionary.com, The market for collectibles has burgeoned in recent years.
Nov 5, 2010
lweber5@scf.edu commented on the word nascent
Dictionary.com, The actress is now focusing on her nascent singing career.
Nov 5, 2010
lweber5@scf.edu commented on the word mollify
Dictionary.com, He tried to mollify his critics with an apology.
Nov 5, 2010
lweber5@scf.edu commented on the word paucity
Dictionary.com, A paucity of useful answers to the problem of traffic congestion at rush hour
Nov 5, 2010
lweber5@scf.edu commented on the word laconic
Dictionary.com, He had a reputation for being laconic.
Nov 5, 2010
lweber5@scf.edu commented on the word shroud
Dictionary.com, "The street was shrouded in darkness"
Nov 5, 2010
lweber5@scf.edu commented on the word prolix
Dictionary.com, •All the cases give lengthy extracts from the judgments which, at first sight, may appear to be somewhat prolix.
Nov 5, 2010
lweber5@scf.edu commented on the word assuage
Dictionary.com, There are many ways to assuage the fears of the American public.
Nov 5, 2010
lweber5@scf.edu commented on the word fiscal
Dictionary.com, fiscal policy is the use of government expenditure and revenue collection to influence the economy
Nov 4, 2010
lweber5@scf.edu commented on the word isotonic
Online Dictionary. Having the same concentration of solutes as the blood: an isotonic saline solution.
Oct 6, 2010
lweber5@scf.edu commented on the word afflicted
Online Dictionary. Afflicted with existence, each man endures like an animal.
Oct 6, 2010
lweber5@scf.edu commented on the word paralysis
Online Dictionary. The strike caused a paralysis of all shipping.
Oct 6, 2010
lweber5@scf.edu commented on the word transduction
Online Dictionary. In general transduction, any of the genes of the host cell may be involved in the process;
Oct 6, 2010
lweber5@scf.edu commented on the word junction
Online Dictionary. He used the device as a junction between the branch circuit and the main power lines.
Oct 6, 2010
lweber5@scf.edu commented on the word pinocytosis
Online Dictionary. Pinocytosis brings only water into the cell, but receptor-mediated endocytosis brings in other molecules as well.
Oct 6, 2010
lweber5@scf.edu commented on the word osmoregulation
Online Dictionary. The maintenance of an optimal constant osmotic pressure in the body of a living organism.
Oct 6, 2010
lweber5@scf.edu commented on the word osmosis
Online Dictionary. He never studies but seems to learn by osmosis.
Oct 6, 2010
lweber5@scf.edu commented on the word till
Online Dictionary. The size and shape of the sediments that constitute till vary widely.
Oct 6, 2010
lweber5@scf.edu commented on the word amplification
Online Dictionary. In the revision, the story underwent considerable amplification.
Oct 6, 2010
lweber5@scf.edu commented on the word sanguine
A sanguine complexion. - Websters Dictionary pg.71
Sep 23, 2010
lweber5@scf.edu commented on the word obviate
To obviate the risk of serious injury. -Websters Dictionary pg.55
Sep 23, 2010
lweber5@scf.edu commented on the word monsignor
Apostolic protonotaries and domestic prelates, who are addressed as "right reverend monsignor. -Websters Dictionary pg.51
Sep 23, 2010
lweber5@scf.edu commented on the word guru
The elder senator was her political guru. -Websters Dictionary pg.35
Sep 23, 2010
lweber5@scf.edu commented on the word fanfare
Two elves at the front of the sleigh blew a trumpet fanfare. -Websters Dictionary pg. 29
Sep 23, 2010
lweber5@scf.edu commented on the word feint
The feints of a skilled fencer. -Websters Dictionary pg.29
Sep 23, 2010
lweber5@scf.edu commented on the word curate
His curate passed on a bicycle. -Websters Dictionary pg.20
Sep 23, 2010
lweber5@scf.edu commented on the word chenille
Under the chenille bed spreads the farm girls feel great. -Websters Dictionary pg.14
Sep 23, 2010
lweber5@scf.edu commented on the word coerce
They coerced him into signing the document. - Websters Dictionary pg. 15
Sep 23, 2010
lweber5@scf.edu commented on the word coffer
The coffers of the organization were rapidly filled by the contributions. - Websters Dictionary pg.15
Sep 23, 2010