Definitions by Larstait

vaticinate 

To predict, foretell.

The vaticination of the end of the world was recorded by Nastradamus.

vaticinate by Larstait November 14, 2003

Squib

A short, witty, satirical comment in speech or writing.

He enjoyed sending squibs to the local newspaper.

Squib by Larstait November 14, 2003

tryst 

A set meeting place, especially between lovers.

The two set a tryst at the same familiar place as always.

tryst by Larstait November 14, 2003

verglas 

The thin surface of ice over snow.

He enjoyed collecting verglas to use in his snow-ice cream concoction.

verglas by Larstait November 14, 2003

veracity 

Thruthfullness, honesty, cogence.

The professor appreciated the students veracity in his anecdote.

veracity by Larstait November 14, 2003

resurgam 

(Latin) I will rise again.

"Resurgam" is a common untranslated term in writing.

resurgam by Larstait November 14, 2003

retention 

Ability to retain.

The tenacious sprite had excellent retention.

retention by Larstait November 14, 2003