Dictionary of Quotes

Quotes :

1. ascription Definition: (noun) Assigning some quality or character to a person or thing. Synonyms: attribution. Usage: The ascription to me of honors I had not earned left me feeling guilty and ashamed. Discuss


2. remodel Definition: (verb) Do over, as of (part of) a house. Synonyms: redo, reconstruct. Usage: We were on a tight budget and bought the fixer-upper knowing that it would take us years to completely remodel the house. Discuss


3. somnambulate Definition: (verb) To walk or perform another act while asleep or in a sleeplike condition. Synonyms: sleepwalk. Usage: We had to put special locks on the door to prevent me from unwittingly leaving the house when I somnambulate. Discuss


4. rebuff Definition: (verb) Reject outright and bluntly. Synonyms: snub, repel. Usage: When we left school he made advances to me; I did not rebuff them, for I was flattered, but we soon parted. Discuss