Saturday, May 08, 2010

stiptic

stiptic
a substance that promotes hemostasis (stops bleeding)

Friday, May 07, 2010

convocation

convocation
Latin for 'called together'. Traditionally convocations are held in conjunction with academic graduation ceremonies.

Thursday, May 06, 2010

wain·scot

wain·scot
wood (usually oak) paneling (usually seen in 1970's decor)

Wednesday, May 05, 2010

belie

belie
To encompass or surround

Tuesday, May 04, 2010

force

force
An energy field created by all living things. It surrounds us, penetrates us and binds the galaxy together.

Monday, May 03, 2010

absinthe

absinthe
a green, aromatic liqueur that is 68 percent alcohol, is made with wormwood and other herbs, and has a bitter, licorice flavor: now banned in most Western countries, particularly useful in writing fancy sounding books about vampires

Sunday, May 02, 2010

linguerie

linguerie
any women's undergarment with spaghetti straps