Definitions by larstait

pith 

Strength, force.

The raw pith he portrayed was unmistakable.

pith 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

subordinate 

Inferior, lower position

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

subordinate by Larstait November 14, 2003

eschew

To avoid, dodge, evade.

Peter eschewed the sting of Lois' bitter retort.

eschew by Larstait November 14, 2003

evanesce 

To disappear, vanish.

To small child evanesced in the woods around noon.

evanesce by Larstait November 14, 2003

emancipate 

To free, liberate.

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

emancipate by Larstait November 14, 2003