Archive for 'Noun'

Screech

Posted 29 January 2010 | By | Categories: Noun | Comments Off on Screech

screech

  • A high-pitched, strident cry.
  • A sound suggestive of this cry.

Synonyms: scream, shriek.

Usage: Just then the locomotive gave a sharp screech, and the train passed out into the darkness of the night.

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Gust

Posted 28 January 2010 | By | Categories: Noun | Comments Off on Gust

gust

  • A strong, abrupt rush of wind.
  • A sudden burst, as of rain or smoke.
  • An outburst of emotion.

Synonyms: blast, blow.

Usage: The wind swept in fainter and fainter gusts across the dreary moor.

References

  • The Free Dictionary — gust
  • Wordle — Gust

Populace

Posted 26 January 2010 | By | Categories: Noun | Comments Off on Populace

pop·u·lace

  • People in general considered as a whole.
  • A population.

Synonyms: public, world.

Usage: And every phase of his speech, eagerly listened to by the populace, called forth enthusiastic cheers for the Prince of Orange.

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Opus

Posted 25 January 2010 | By | Categories: Noun | Comments Off on Opus

o·pus

  • A musical work that has been created.

Synonyms: composition, piece.

Usage: Emerson, Lake, and Palmer have recorded their latest opus in Dolby Surround.

References

  • The Free Dictionary — opus
  • Wordle — Opus

Elasticity

Posted 24 January 2010 | By | Categories: Noun | Comments Off on Elasticity

e·las·tic·i·ty

  • The condition or property of being elastic; flexibility.
  • The property of returning to an initial form or state following deformation.

Synonyms: snap.

Usage: The waistband had lost its elasticity, and my pants kept slipping down.

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