Wednesday, March 13, 2013

4/16/13
Shill: An accomplice of a hawker, gambler, or swindler who acts as an enthusiastic customer to entice or encourage others. (Verb: Act or work as such a person: "your husband in the crowd could shill for you".)

Indigo: The dark blue dye obtained from this plant.








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4/12/13
Dog Eared: worn or shabby from overuse or (of pages) from having corners turned down.
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Rueful: Expressing sorrow or regret (Synonym: sad, sorrowful, mournful, woeful, sorry, doleful)

Indignant: feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment. (Synonym: Resentment, angry)

Ostentatious: Characterized by vulgar or pretentious display (synonym: showy)

Apoplectic: Overcome with anger; extremely indignant

Puce: Of a dark red or purple-brown color.
(best image I could find of the color puce)


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