Tuesday, September 7, 2010

[Word Powers] Today's Words

Squeaker (skweeku(r)) (Noun):

1.            Something achieved (or escaped) by a narrow margin

2.            Any artifact that makes a squeaking sound when used

Arjun Atwal, the first Indian to win on the PGA tour, won by a squeaker, defeating David Toms by just one stroke.

               

Squelch (skwelch) :

1. (Verb) Suppress or crush completely

2. (Noun) A crushing remark

The overnight rain lies in puddles on the road; the earth squelches softly underfoot.

 



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