Our Jumbo Dictionary


May. 03, 2009

Words of the Day!

  • 1. 
    Basque:
    A member of a people of unknown origin inhabiting the western Pyrenees and the Bay of Biscay in France and Spain.
  • 2. 
    Custodian:
    One that has charge of something; a caretaker: the custodian of a minor child's estate
  • 3. 
    Janitor
    1. One who attends to the maintenance or cleaning of a building. 2. A doorman.
  • 4. 
    Archway:
    A passageway under an arch.
  • 5. 
    Subway
    An underground tunnel or passage, as for a water main or for pedestrians.
May. 01, 2009

New Words For You..

  • 1. 
    Mandate:
    An authoritative command or instruction.
  • 2. 
    Optimize:
    To make as perfect or effective as possible.
  • 3. 
    Momentos:
    Souvenirs.
  • 4. 
    Acronyms:
    A word formed from the initial letters of a name, such as WAC for Women's Army Corps, or by combining initial letters or parts of a series of words, such as radar for radio detecting and ranging.
  • 5. 
    Plague:
    A widespread affliction or calamity, especially one seen as divine retribution.
  • 6. 
    Psych:
    a. To put into the right psychological frame of mind: The coach psyched the team before the game. b. To excite emotionally: The children were psyched to see the circus.
  • 7. 
    Resent:
    To feel bitter or indignant
  • 8. 
    Weaving:
    To construct by interlacing or interweaving strips or strands of material: weave a basket.
  • 9. 
    Glance:
    To strike a surface at such an angle as to be deflected: A pebble glanced off the windshield.
  • 10. 
    Windshield:
    A shield placed to protect an object from the wind.
Apr. 30, 2009

^_^WordS WorlD of MinE^.^

  • 1. 
    Abate
    =become less strong
  • 2. 
    Adroit
    =quick and skilful in though or action
  • 3. 
    Beacon
    =a fire on a hill, tower or pole, used as a signal
  • 4. 
    Boon
    =a thing which is a great help or comfort to people
  • 5. 
    Bore
    =to make a deep round hole in something =to make someone feel uninterested =a person who talks in an uninteresting way =something which is uninteresting and annoying =a measurement of the width of a gun barrel or pipe =past tense of BEAR
  • 6. 
    Borough
    =a town, or an area of a large town, with powers of government
  • 7. 
    Bosun
    =a chief seaman on a ship
  • 8. 
    Bounty
    =generosity
  • 9. 
    Carol
    =a religious song of joy and praise sung at Christmas
  • 10. 
    carousel
    =a moving belt an airport from which passengers collect their bags and cases
Apr. 28, 2009

Learn more..

  • A

    *acquit = declare innocent *ample = enough;plenty *aptitude = talent or ability *adverse = bad *accede = to agree

  • B

    *babble = to chatter *beneath = lower than something *burly = big,strong and heavy *bustle = to rush or hurry *bunk = a bed fixed to the wall

Apr. 28, 2009

New Words..

  • momentos:

    souvenirs

  • juggernaut:

    1. a very large lorry or truck. 2. a large and powerful force or instutation that cannot be controlled.

  • divvy:

    to divide something , especially money into two or more parts.

  • couturier:

    a person who designs, make and sells expensive, fashion-able clothes, especially for women.

  • baronet:

    a man who has the lwest rank of honour.

Apr. 25, 2009

Ask Me!!!

You can ask me if you don't know the meaning of the words. If i know I tell you immediately.