Tuesday, October 16, 2012
corroborate
(v.): to support with evidence
deference
(n.): respect and honor due to a superior or elder
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
countenance
(n.): appearance, especially the look or expression of the face
decorum
(n.): dignified propriety of behavior, speech, dress, etc.
beguile
(v.): charm or enchant (someone), sometimes in a deceptive way
mien
(n.): a person's look or manner, indicating their character or mood.
dirge
(n.): a somber song or lament expressing mourning or grief, such as would be appropriate for performance at a funeral. The word is also commonly used to describe singing in an un-tuneful manner.
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