Friday, December 18, 2009

word of the day - dec 18 09

truckle
intransitive verb
1. to yield or bend obsequiously to the will of another; to act in a subservient manner.
2. a small wheel or roller; a caster.

bonus word of the day
obsequious
adjective
1. characterized by or showing servile complaisance or deference; fawning: an obsequious bow.
2. servilely compliant or deferential: obsequious servants.
3. obedient; dutiful.

bonus BONUS word of the day
complaisant
adjective
inclined or disposed to please; obliging; agreeable or gracious; compliant: the most complaisant child i've ever met.

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