Word of the Day: November 2015
From Tar Valon Library
Author: Maibella Rhoiden
Welcome to the Word of the Day for November 2015!
This is our 12th installment of the Word of the Day, meaning that we have now edified you with exactly 365 words and definitions. You should feel very educated by this point.
The birthstone for November is the topaz. Zodiac signs for this month are Scorpio and Sagittarius. The birth flower of November is the chrysanthemum. And November is my birthday!
Ehem. :look
On to this month’s words!
Words for November
- November 1st: Admix- verb - "to mingle with or add to something else"
- November 2nd: Aegis- noun - " in classical mythology, the shield or breastplate of Zeus or Athena, bearing at its center the head of the Gorgon OR protection; support OR sponsorship; auspices"
- November 3rd: Akimbo- adjective - " with hand on hip and elbow bent outward"
- November 4th: Ami - noun - " a friend, especially a male friend OR a boyfriend or male lover"
- November 5th: Aristocracy - noun - " the highest class in certain societies, esp. those holding hereditary titles or offices"
- November 6th: Cullet- noun - " broken or waste glass suitable for remelting"
- November 7th: Cupidity - noun "eager or excessive desire, especially to possesssomething; greed; avarice"
- November 8th: Hajj - noun - "the pilgrimage to Mecca, which every adult Muslim is supposed to make at least once in his or her lifetime: the fifth of the Pillars of Islam"
- November 9th: Fusty - adjective - "having a stale smell; moldy; musty, OR stubbornly conservative or old-fashioned"
- November 10th: Kemp - noun - "British Dialect: a strong, brave warrior, OR an athlete, especially a champion, OR a professional fighter, OR an impetuous or roguish young man"
- November 11th: Koa - noun - "a Hawaiian acacia, Acacia koa, of the legumefamily, characterized by spreading branches andgray bark"
- November 12th: Educe - verb - "to draw forth or bring out, as something potential or latent."
- November 13th: Pica- noun - "a device consisting of a cord with knotted strings of various colors attached, used by the ancient Peruvians for recording events, keeping accounts, etc."
- November 14th: Praxis- noun - "practice, as distinguished from theory; application or use, as of knowledge or skills OR convention, habit, or custom"
- November 15th: Wrasse- noun - "any of various marine fishes of the family Labridae, especially of the genus Labrus, having thick, fleshy lips, powerful teeth, and usually a brilliant color, certain species being valued as food fishes"
- November 16th: Yag - noun - "a synthetic yttrium aluminum garnet, used for infrared lasers and as a gemstone"
- November 17th: Azo - adjective – "in chemistry, containing the azo group"
- November 18th: Crib - noun –“a translation, list of correct answers, or other illicit aidused by students while reciting, taking exams, or the like (informal)”
- November 19th: Crural -adjective - "of or relating to the leg or the hind limb"
- November 20th: Expostulate - verb – "to reason earnestly with someone against something that person intends to do or has done."
- November 21st: Feign - verb – "to represent fictitiously; put on an appearance of"
- November 22nd: Jow - verb (used with object) - "to ring or toll (a bell), OR to hit or strike (especially the head)"
- November 23rd: Palaver – verb - "to cajole or persuade" OR noun - "a long parley, profuse talk, idle chatter"
- November 24th: Shog- verb (used with object) - "to shake; jolt"
- November 25th: Slue- adjective – "to turn (a mast or other spar) around on its ownaxis, or without removing it from its place"
- November 26th: Bloodcurdling- verb – "a chilling, scary sound often used to describe screams"
- November 27th: Gelid - adjective - "very cold; icy"
- November 28th: Quare - noun - "a query or question"
- November 29th: Dizen - verb - "to deck with clothes or finery
- November 30th: Loupe - noun - "any of several varieties of magnifying glasses, used by jewelers and watchmakers, of from 2 to 20 power and intended to fit in the eye socket, to be attached to spectacles, or to be held in the hand."
