Word of the Day, Page 18

noun: 1. An overstatement or hyperbole, especially when arranged in a sequence of increasing intensity. 2. Growth resulting from the increase in …

noun: The inversion of the usual order of words.

noun: The state of lying in the interval separating two conditions, qualities, extremes, etc.

noun: One who wanders in the night. adjective: Wandering in the night.

adjective: Having or known by a name consisting of only one word.

noun: Spray of water, snow, sand, etc., blown by the wind.

noun: One who loves forests.

noun: An official letter. adjective: For wide circulation.

adjective: Greatly exceeding what’s considered reasonable, especially in cost or price.

noun: 1. A circular diagram with 12 parts, each named after a constellation, used in astrology. 2. A circle, circuit, etc.

adjective: Wheel-shaped.

adjective: Relating to the wheel or the rotary motion.

noun: A land of promise, abundance, and fulfillment.

noun: A place of perfect happiness.

noun: A state of servitude or bondage.

noun: A rack with open top and slatted partitions for magazines, sheet music, documents, etc.

adjective: Luxurious.

noun: The back part of the head or skull.

noun: The time between two new moons, about 29 and a half days. A lunar month.

adjective: Relating to the leap year or the extra day in a leap year. noun: Leap year.

adjective: Marked by unrestrained revelry, overindulgence, licentiousness, etc.

noun: The act of giving a monetary value to something.

noun: A babbler.

verb tr., intr.: To think, reflect, meditate, etc.