Wednesday, August 24, 2005

words

Viand- an article of food
Lorn- forsaken; desolate
Egg-head- intellectual; highbrow
Chimerical- fantastic; imaginary
Traduce- to lower the reputation of; to slander
Minatory- threatening; menacing
Tragedienne- an actress who plays tragic roles
Paladin- a trusted military leader (medieval); a champion
Chiffonier- a high narrow chest of drawers
Imprecate- to curse
Foehn- a warm, dry wind blowing down a mountainside
Sideman- a member of a jazz or swing orchestra

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