Monday, 26 March 2007

Autochthonous

autochthonous \aw-TOK-thuh-nuhs\, adjective:

1. Aboriginal; indigenous; native.
2. Formed or originating in the place where found.

Friday, 16 March 2007

Monday, 12 March 2007

Trepidation

trepidation\trep-uh-DAY-shuhn\, noun:
1. [Archaic] An involuntary trembling; quaking; quivering.
2. A state of dread or alarm; nervous agitation; apprehension; fright.

Friday, 9 March 2007

Monday, 5 March 2007

Galumph

galumph \guh-LUHM(P)F\, intransitive verb:
To move in a clumsy manner or with a heavy tread.