Dictionary of Quotes

Quotes :

1. gravid Definition: (adjective) Carrying developing young or eggs. Synonyms: pregnant. Usage: The program targets gravid mosquitos to prevent their proliferation. Discuss


2. moonstruck Definition: (adjective) Insane and believed to be affected by the phases of the moon. Synonyms: lunatic. Usage: You are the first Avonlea girl who has ever gone to college; and you know that all pioneers are considered to be afflicted with moonstruck madness. Discuss


3. gleeful Definition: (adjective) Full of high-spirited delight. Synonyms: elated, joyful, jubilant. Usage: As he spoke his boyish face was wreathed in a gleeful smile, and his voice had an exultant ring. Discuss


4. purlieu Definition: (noun) An outer adjacent area of any place. Synonyms: environs. Usage: These skulking visitors would keep about the purlieus of the camp until daylight; when, on the first stir of life among the sleepers, they would scamper off until they reached some rising ground. Discuss