Tuesday, 27 February 2007

Ambit

ambit \AM-bit\, noun:
1. Circuit or compass.
2. The boundaries or limits of a district or place.
3. An area in which something acts, operates, or has power or control; extent; sphere; scope.

Saturday, 24 February 2007

Monday, 19 February 2007

Turbid

turbid \TUR-bid\, adjective:
1. Muddy; thick with or as if with roiled sediment; not clear; -- used of liquids of any kind.
2. Thick; dense; dark; -- used of clouds, air, fog, smoke, etc.
3. Disturbed; confused; disordered.

Monday, 12 February 2007

Satiety

satiety \suh-TY-uh-tee\, noun:
The state of being full or gratified to or beyond the point of satisfaction.

Tuesday, 6 February 2007

Missive

missive \MIS-iv\, noun:
A written message; a letter.