Definitions by LarstaiT

surrogate 

Not real, fake.
Second nature.

1- The surrogate currency passed along without notice for years.

2-The latently surrogate samurai master came out of his shell.

surrogate by Larstait November 14, 2003

tarnish 

To sully, soil, make dirty.

The painting has been tarnished over the years of being mishandled.

tarnish by Larstait November 14, 2003

Cogent 

Forcible, convincing.

"Why, I'll be as pink as a pistle." "Pink as a pistle? I can't even form a cogent simile anymore." -
Stewie

Cogent by Larstait November 14, 2003

emancipate 

To free, liberate.

The emancipation Proclamation? I don't listen to rap.

emancipate by Larstait November 14, 2003

eschew

To avoid, dodge, evade.

Peter eschewed the sting of Lois' bitter retort.

eschew by Larstait November 14, 2003

subordinate 

Inferior, lower position

The subordinate workers were asked to work extra shifts for a percentage pay raise.

subordinate by Larstait November 14, 2003

derision 

Ridicule, mockery.

RONALD. Point and laught at them derisively.

derision by Larstait November 14, 2003