Captivate Network: Word of the Day

duenna (N.) DOO-EN'-UH

an older woman charged with overseeing a younger one

Donna's latest recruit was so green it made her feel like a duenna.

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duenna		9/2/2010 12:00:00 AM

	(N.) DOO-EN'-UH - an older woman charged with overseeing a younger one

	Donna's latest recruit was so green it made her feel like a duenna.

abaction		9/1/2010 12:00:00 AM

	(N.) AB-AK'-SHUN - the act of stealing cattle

	Though rarely an issue these days, my town still has abaction laws on the books.

yean		8/31/2010 12:00:00 AM

	(V.) YEEN - to give birth, esp. in reference to a sheep

	We were lucky enough to witness a sheep yean during our farm visit.

maar		8/30/2010 12:00:00 AM

	(N.) MAHR - volcanic crater, often filled with water

	One of Marsha's favorite parts of her visit to New Mexico was seeing the salt-lake maar.

additament		8/27/2010 12:00:00 AM

	(N.) UH-DIT'-UH-MUHNT - an addition

	Anthony had an annoying habit of tacking on last-minute additaments to proposals.

yaffle		8/26/2010 12:00:00 AM

	(N.) YAH'-FUHL - green woodpecker, named for its sound

	Ynez let loose a chuckle that was reminiscent of a yaffle's call.

labile		8/25/2010 12:00:00 AM

	(ADJ.) LEY'-BUHL - open to change

	Labile Leonard was sure he preferred Laura's idea – until he heard Lisa's.

fuzee		8/24/2010 12:00:00 AM

	(N.) FYOO-ZEE' - a warning flare used by trucks and trains

	Frank, already running late, grimaced when he saw fuzees being placed around the idled commuter train.

waddy		8/23/2010 12:00:00 AM

	(N.) WOD'-EE - a heavy walking stick, typically of Australia

	Halfway up the trail, Wanda's weighty waddy had become counterproductive.

constringe		8/20/2010 12:00:00 AM

	(V.) KUHN-STRINJ' - to cause to contract

	The going-away party was enough to constringe Connie's throat with emotion.

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