Wednesday, September 14, 2011

[Word Powers] Today's Words

Forage (fawr-ij) (noun, Intransitive verb, transitive verb):

1. (n.) the act or instance of searching for fodder or food

2. (intr.v.) to wander in search of provisions or food

3. (tr.v.) to collect supplies or provisions

Their forage for food was a failure as they returned empty-handed.      

Culvert (kuhl-vert) (noun):

1. A sewer, drain or channel

2. A bridge or embankment over such a drain

Uncovered culverts are dangerous in the monsoon season.




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