Wednesday, March 17, 2010

[Word Powers] Today's Words

Abnegate (ab-ni-geyt) (Verb):

1)    To refuse or deny oneself some rights or conveniences etc., reject, renounce, give up, relinquish

The minister abnegated the luxuries of life.

 Splurge (splurj):

1)    [Verb] To indulge oneself in some luxury or pleasure esp. a costly one

She really splurged on shopping for new clothes when she visited the mall last time.

2)    [Noun] An ostentatious display esp. an extravagantly expensive one

Their wedding turned out to be splurge of delicious food items from all over the world.

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