noun: 1. Rough treatment. 2. Severe beating.
mnemonic
Definition: (noun) A device, such as a formula or rhyme, used as an aid in remembering. Synonyms: aide-memoire. Usage: The students came up with a mnemonic to help themselves remember the colors of the rainbow. Discuss
stepney
noun: 1. A spare wheel or a spare tire. 2. Something or someone treated as a backup.
emollient
Definition: (adjective) Softening and soothing, especially to the skin. Synonyms: demulcent, salving, softening. Usage: In the winter, she applied emollient cream to her hands to prevent the skin from cracking. Discuss
Frase celebre di Gianni Clerici
«Se fossi un po' più gay di quello che sono, mi farebbe piacere essere accarezzato dalla volée di McEnroe.» (Gianni Clerici)
Das Hirn der Menge ist wie ein Sieb; Feinstes geht durch und das Gröbste bleibt hängen.
Salomon Baer-Oberdorf(1870 – 1940), deutscher Aphoristiker
Coronation Street
adjective: Working-class.
mucilage
Definition: (noun) A sticky substance used as an adhesive. Synonyms: glue, gum. Usage: They wanted to make a model airplane, but lacked the mucilage needed to hold the pieces together. Discuss
Vielleicht wirst du lange genug leben, um einen unbegreiflichen, von Menschenhand geschaffenen Schrecken zu erleben.
Nikola Tesla(1856 – 1943), serbischer Elektroingenieur, Physiker und Erfinder; erfand und entwickelte ein System zur elektrischen Energieübertragung durch Zweiphasenwechselstrom
empirical
Definition: (adjective) Relying on or derived from observation or experiment. Synonyms: objective. Usage: Scientists insist on empirical results, not mere speculation, to support their theories. Discuss
Gelassenheit: Emotionaler Schutz-Anzug.
KarlHeinz Karius(*1935), Urheber, Mensch und Werbeberater
ultramarine
Definition: (noun) A blue pigment made from powdered lapis lazuli; a vivid or strong blue to purplish blue. Synonyms: indigo, French blue. Usage: She found a piece of fabric dyed ultramarine, which would make a perfect sash for the light blue dress she was making. Discuss
Jedes Wetter tobt sich aus, eines Tages haben wir wieder den Regenbogen, und das Fest der Versöhnung.
Theodor Fontane(1819 – 1898), dt. Schriftsteller, Journalist, Erzähler und Theaterkritiker
glamazon
noun: A tall, glamorous, self-assured woman.
pinguid
Definition: (adjective) Fat; oily. Synonyms: oily. Usage: His car was splattered with some sort of pinguid substance, and trying to wash it away only seemed to spread the mess. Discuss