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contagion
Word of the Day | 8 Feb 2012, 5:00 am
DEFINITION: (noun) The communication of an attitude or emotional state among a number of people.
SYNONYMS: infection.
USAGE: Arobin caught the contagion of excitement which drew him to Edna like a magnet.
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SYNONYMS: infection.
USAGE: Arobin caught the contagion of excitement which drew him to Edna like a magnet.
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machination
Word of the Day | 7 Feb 2012, 5:00 am
DEFINITION: (noun) A crafty scheme or cunning design for the accomplishment of a sinister end.
SYNONYMS: intrigue.
USAGE: During his early youth he had to contend against the machinations of a malignant uncle, who would have robbed him of his large possessions.
SYNONYMS: intrigue.
USAGE: During his early youth he had to contend against the machinations of a malignant uncle, who would have robbed him of his large possessions.
downplay
Word of the Day | 6 Feb 2012, 5:00 am
DEFINITION: (verb) Represent as less significant or important.
SYNONYMS: understate, minimize.
USAGE: As the police interrogated him, Henry tried desperately to downplay his role in the bank robbery.
SYNONYMS: understate, minimize.
USAGE: As the police interrogated him, Henry tried desperately to downplay his role in the bank robbery.
