Wednesday, October 13, 2010

[Word Powers] Today's Words

Couture (koo-toor):

1)[Noun] The occupation of a couturier; dressmaking and designing

The art of couture is undergoing a radical transformation thanks to the foreign exposure that the Indian designers have received of late.

2)[Adj] Created or produced by a fashion designer; being, having, or suggesting the style, quality, etc., of a fashion designer; very fashionable

We weren’t surprised to see the party goers wearing expensive couture clothes last weekend.

Ambivalence (am-biv-uh-luh ns) (Noun):

1)Uncertainty or fluctuation, esp. when caused by inability to make a choice or by a simultaneous desire to say or do two opposite or conflicting things.

Ambivalence in decision making can have a huge impact on our personal lives.

 




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