verb tr.: To criticize, nag, pester, etc. in a persistent manner.

Definition: (verb) To make weak; deprive of strength. Synonyms: debilitate, drain. Usage: Although his age enfeebled him, he could still walk long distances without tiring. Discuss

Joseph Joubert(1754 – 1824), französischer Moralist

noun: 1. An elected official soon going to be out of office due to losing a re-election bid, not running again, or being ineligible to run again. 2. Something or someone weak, unsuccessful, ineffectual, disabled, helpless, etc. 3. Someone who cannot fulfill their contracts, especially one who has lost a great deal of money in…

Definition: (verb) To cause to move in a smooth wavelike motion. Synonyms: roll. Usage: The singer undulated her hips to the rhythm of the song. Discuss

«I poveri non possono aspettare e non possiamo restare indifferenti rispetto alle persone in grave difficoltà che tutte le notti dormono all'aperto cercando riparo all'esterno del Parlamento. Basta una passeggiata la sera per rendersi conto di quante persone hanno bisogno di aiuto e assistenza. Penso che sarebbe un atto di grande umanità aprire di notte…

«L'Europa ci può aiutare a stare meglio al mondo.»

“Millions of words are written annually purporting to tell how to beat the races, whereas the best possible advice on the subject is found in the three monosyllables: ‘Do not try.’”

noun: 1. An unpredictable occurrence that has major consequences. 2. Something extremely rare.

Definition: (adjective) Of a size or splendor suggesting great expense; lavish. Synonyms: deluxe, opulent, princely, luxurious. Usage: The sumptuous homes of the wealthy were full of gilding and ornament. Discuss

Justus Vogt(*1958), denkender Lebender und lebender Denker

Definition: (adjective) Preferred above all others and treated with partiality. Synonyms: best-loved, pet, preferred, favorite. Usage: My sister is clearly the favored child—she has a later curfew and gets away with things I never could! Discuss

“The computing field is always in need of new cliches.”

Definition: (adjective) Of worldwide scope or applicability. Synonyms: universal. Usage: The movement against violence is intended to be an ecumenical one, applicable to all nations. Discuss

«Continuo a pensare che le nuove lampadine hanno anche deformato il discorso luminoso nelle case trasformandole in uno spazio con tanti punti di luce, che mi ricorda un pò le processioni, le madonne; tante luci diverse come se per ogni funzione ci debba essere la lampadina, mentre poi sappiamo che una stessa luce cambia a…