Friday, September 16, 2011

[Word Powers] Today's Words

Senescent (si-NES-uhnt) – Adjective

1. Growing old

2. Aging.

“During summer, when there is no rain for months, the forests become littered with dry senescent leaves and twinges, which could burst into flames ignited by the slightest spark”       

Aplomb [uh-plom, uh-pluhm] -Noun

1. Imperturbable self-possession, poise, or assurance.

2. The perpendicular, or vertical, position.

“The Queen spoke with great aplomb when delivering her speech”




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