Saturday, March 20, 2010

[Word Powers] Today's Words

Dolt (do'wlt) (noun): A person who is not very bright.

To reprimand an obstinate fool or to preach to a dolt is like writing upon the water. — Kahlil Gibran (1883-1931)
 
Ludicrous  (loodukrus) (adjective): Broadly or extravagantly humorous (because of obvious absurdity or incongruity); resembling farce; inviting ridicule.

It is ludicrous to call a cottage a mansion.
 

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