User talk:Word of World

Word of the day_090502

Teem: to rain heavily: It's been teeming down all day.

myriad: a very large number of something: a myriad of choices

Word of the day_090501

invective: criticism that is very forceful, unkind and often rude: A stream of invective from some sectors of the press continues to assail the government.

harness: to control something, usually in order to use its power: There is a great deal of interest in harnessing wind and waves as new sources of power. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 129.16.194.190 (talk) 06:16, 1 May 2009 (UTC)

Word of the day_090426

reclusive: a person who lives alone and avoids going outside or talking to other people: He is a millionaire recluse who refuses to give interviews.

hindsight: the ability to understand an event or situation only after it has happened: With (the benefit/wisdom of) hindsight, I should have taken the job. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 129.16.188.246 (talk) 15:11, 26 April 2009 (UTC)

Word of the day_090425

bystander: a person who is standing near and watching something that is happening but is not taking part in it: Many innocent bystanders were injured by the explosion.

wildfire: a fire which is burning strongly and out of control on an area of grass or bushes in the countryside: Major wildfires have destroyed thousands of acres in Idaho, Oregon and Montana. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 129.16.196.142 (talk) 10:49, 25 April 2009 (UTC)

Word of the day_090423

Hedonism: living and behaving in ways that mean you get as much pleasure out of life as possible, according to the belief that the most important thing in life is to enjoy yourself.

Topple: to lose balance and fall down. The tree toppled and fell. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 62.209.160.36 (talk) 06:31, 23 April 2009 (UTC)

Word of the day_090422

Headway: Progress. Little headway has been made so far in the negotiations.

Headlong: Without thinking. In the headlong rush to buy houses, many people got into debt.

Word of the day_090421

will-o'-the-wisp: A pale light sometimes seen at night over marshy ground ; An illusion that misleads ; The Will o' the Wisp is the most common name given to the mysterious lights that were said to lead travellers from the well-trodden paths into treacherous marshes. The tradition exists with slight variation throughout Britain, the lights often bearing a regional name.

Scenario: a description of possible actions or events in the future

''Example: There are several possible scenarios. ''

Negotiate: to have formal discussions with someone in order to reach an agreement with them

Example: I'm negotiating for a new contract.