9/14/11.
unwieldy (uhn-weel-dee) adj., Not readily handled or managed in use or action, as from size, shape, or weight; awkward; ungainly.
She nearly threw her back out while struggling to hoist her unwieldy school bag onto her shoulders.
Impetus September 25, 2011
9/13/11.
impetus (im-pi-tuhs) n., Stimulation or encouragement resulting in increased activity; incentive.
The creamy goodness of a Hershey’s Bar was sufficient impetus for her to complete the entry in her reflection journal.
Lamentable September 25, 2011
9/12/11.
lamentable (luh-men-tuh-buhl) adj., That is to be lamented; regrettable; unfortunate.
Her new, gnarly bruise was the result of her lamentable decision to use the treacherous porch stairs in the rain this morning.
Gratuitous September 25, 2011
9/11/11.
gratuitous (gruh-too-i-tuhs) adj., Being without apparent reason, cause, or justification; unwarranted; unnecessary.
Since she counted 8 televisions hanging from the ceiling all around Red Robin, she felt that the one in the floor was rather gratuitous.
Relished September 25, 2011
9/10/11.
relished (rel-ishd) v., To have taken great pleasure in something; enjoyed.
After enduring a drippy, dreary week of rain, she relished basking in the sunshine.
Depilate September 25, 2011
9/9/11.
depilate (dep-uh-leyt) v., To remove the hair from (the body, skin, etc.)
It always took her a few days to adjust to the change whenever Chris had to depilate his head for a role.
Overwrought September 25, 2011
9/8/11.
overwrought (oh-ver-rawt) adj., Extremely or excessively excited or agitated; (Archaic): wearied or exhausted by overwork.
She was so overwrought from 13 hours of work/school that she was literally pulling her hair out.
Pusillanimous September 25, 2011
9/7/11.
pusillanimous (pyoo-suh-lan-uh-muhs) adj., Lacking courage or resolution; cowardly; faint-hearted; timid.
Persistently perilous weather patterns persuaded the pusillanimous person to perch under a table whilst clutching a Pillow Pet for protection.
Swaddled September 25, 2011
9/6/11.
swaddled (swah-duld) v., To have wrapped (someone, esp. a baby) in garments or cloth.
When all else failed to assuage his baby-like cries, she swaddled Toaster in a fleece blanket and held him close.
Riveted September 25, 2011
9/5/11.
riveted (riv-it-id) v., Hold (someone or something) fast so as to make them incapable of movement.
A magenta feather fell from the ceiling and riveted the unsuspecting person into whose palm it fell.
