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  • Word discovery: Profligate

    Either extremely wasteful and extravagant, or extremely low moral standards. Either way, you're a loser.
    Posted to Omnifarious (Forum) by icelava on November 17, 2010
  • Word discovery: quixotic

    Referring to the wildly imaginary, extravagant, unrealistic visions and claims made by, y'know, those who have their heads in the clouds, never witnessing how Earth at ground level operates. (e.g. Executives)
    Posted to Omnifarious (Forum) by icelava on July 21, 2009
  • Word discovery: Pernicious

    What is it with this present trend of constantly pouncing upon pretentiously profound words starting with the letter P? :-) Today's discovery is certainly one elusive and confusing term to momentariy deceive (or stun) the receivers of your comment. Pernicious = plain evil or harmful The quality of the code I have been reviewing of late ...
    Posted to Omnifarious (Forum) by icelava on March 11, 2009
  • Word discovery: perfunctory

    Two main meanings Carried out (simply) because it is a formal routine or process; often.... ... without meticulous dedication, concern, care. Carried nonchalantly or indifferently. Feels precisely like the activities of most software developers!
    Posted to Omnifarious (Forum) by icelava on February 12, 2009
  • Word discovery: Piquant

    dictionary.com puts in a variety definitions 1. agreeably pungent or sharp in taste or flavor; pleasantly biting or tart: a piquant aspic. 2. agreeably stimulating, interesting, or attractive: a piquant glance. 3. of an interestingly provocative or lively character: a piquant wit. 4. Archaic. sharp or ...
    Posted to Omnifarious (Forum) by icelava on January 2, 2009
  • Word Discovery: Candor

    Expressions that are sincerely honest, impartial, objective. And unlikely to incur the displeasure of the folk(s) the comments are directed towards due to the obvious lack of caustic intent.
    Posted to Omnifarious (Forum) by icelava on December 21, 2008
  • Word Discovery: acrimonious

    According to Merriam-Webster, caustic, biting, or rancorous especially in feeling, language, or manner Sounds exactly like the disposition of people who cannot control their emotions in mature calm manner when facing up to opposition, and have absolutely no consideration for the feelings of others.
    Posted to Omnifarious (Forum) by icelava on December 1, 2008
  • Word discovery: Opprobrium

    Lazy to form my own definition, I'll just use dictionay.com today. the disgrace or the reproach incurred by conduct considered outrageously shameful; infamy
    Posted to Omnifarious (Forum) by icelava on September 9, 2008
  • Word discovery: Mellifluous

    Flowing ever so sweetly and smoothly. Give an example? Listen to her songs.
    Posted to Omnifarious (Forum) by icelava on July 28, 2008
  • Word discovery: Asinine

    Completely, utterly stupid or silly. Usage: what a fabulous way to insult somebody while sounding profound and euphemistic! (at least to the ignorant)
    Posted to Omnifarious (Forum) by icelava on July 9, 2008
  • Word discovery: Malfeasant

    It is probably a good idea to log down new interesting words I chance upon, that rarely resurfaces in regular communication. Here is today's unrighteous theme - Malfeasant A person who commits acts of misconduct, unjustice, harmful, or wrongdoing. Context: Especially public officials.
    Posted to Omnifarious (Forum) by icelava on July 2, 2008
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