Dictionary of Quotes

Quotes :

1. ruminate Definition: (verb) Reflect deeply on a subject. Synonyms: meditate, mull over, muse, ponder, chew over, think over, excogitate, speculate, contemplate. Usage: When Prince Bladud had been shut up in the lofty turret for the greater part of a year …, he naturally began to ruminate on a plan of escape. Discuss


2. hypothecate Definition: (verb) To believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds. Synonyms: conjecture, speculate, theorize, suppose. Usage: Dr. Jones was quick to hypothecate that the unexpected chemical reaction was the result of student tampering, even though no one had been seen messing around with his equipment. Discuss


3. billow Definition: (verb) Rise up as if in waves. Synonyms: wallow. Usage: Smoke from the burning building billowed up into the sky, obscuring the sun. Discuss


4. overwrought Definition: (adjective) Deeply agitated especially from emotion. Synonyms: distraught. Usage: Now that the horror of absolute solitude was upon them, her overwrought nerves gave way, and the reaction came. Discuss