Tuesday, November 18, 2008

Interesting Words - Nov 2008

Putative:
-Commonly believed or deemed to be the case; accepted by supposition rather than as a result of proof

Anodyne:
-An agent that soothes and relieves pain. See Analgesic

Liquesce:
-To become liquid.

Liquescent:
-Becoming liquid

Cartouche:
-An oval ring containing the hieroglyphs of a royal name
-An ornamental shield or decoration often placed above door openings or fireplace mantels.

1 comment:

cosita said...

might I add inane...heard it recently from Progressive salesman...made me exuberant I was buying insurance from them