Word of the Day, Page 12

noun: Something marked by sudden and sharp shifts in circumstances. adjective: Marked by sudden, extreme changes. verb intr.: To go through extreme …

adjective: First; main; most important; basic. noun: Something that is fundamental or first in sequence, rank, or importance. verb tr.: To field …

noun: The practice of spending money recklessly.

noun: 1. Rule by the wealthy. 2. Undue influence of money.

noun: Foolish talk.

noun: A desire to be away from people; a love of solitude.

noun: The fear or dislike of the new.

verb tr.: To mix, insert, or intersperse, especially with something extraneous.

noun: Nonsense; lies.

noun: 1. Funds supplied for launching an enterprise in return for a share of the profits. 2. Money or other assistance provided …

noun: 1. A self-indulgent person who leads a life of ease and pleasure. 2. A ladies’ man.

noun: 1. An allowance given for the maintenance of a member of a royal family. 2. A perk associated with a job …

noun: The lowest part of the chin.

noun: The small, fleshy mass that hangs in the back of the mouth, above the throat.

noun: Either of the two corners of the eye, specifically where the upper and lower eyelids meet, known as the inner and …

noun: 1. The outer ear. Also known as auricle. 2. A projecting body part such as a wing, feather, or fin. 3. …

noun: The big toe. More generally, the innermost digit on the hind foot of animals.

noun: One who spends wastefully.

noun: 1. A miser. 2. A ship’s purser (an official in charge of money matters).

noun: One in charge of the keys in a prison; jailer. adjective: Relating to a product or service that is supplied ready …

noun: One who is wasteful and reckless with money or resources.

noun: One who lacks intelligence. adjective: Lacking intelligence.

noun: 1. A scene of noise or confusion. 2. An ambitious or impractical plan.

noun: 1. One who abstains from intoxicating drinks. 2. One who lives in tents.