Dictionary of Quotes

Quotes :

1. dabble Definition: (verb) Work with in an amateurish manner. Synonyms: smatter, play around. Usage: She dabbles in astronomy, but she does not have any formal training in it. Discuss


2. disinterest Definition: (noun) Freedom from selfish bias or self-interest; impartiality. Synonyms: neutrality. Usage: The old judge, who usually conducted herself with disinterest, seemed to favor the prosecution from the start in this case. Discuss


3. flounder Definition: (verb) Walk with great difficulty. Synonyms: stagger. Usage: Dave refused to run quietly on the trail behind the sled…but continued to flounder alongside in the soft snow, where the going was most difficult, till exhausted. Discuss


4. overplay Definition: (verb) Exaggerate one's acting. Synonyms: ham. Usage: The audience groaned as the actor overplayed his grief, beating his chest and wailing to the heavens. Discuss