Definitions by Morgan T

bafflement 

confusing or puzzling.

He was in complete bafflement over who this new girl was trying to be.

bafflement by Morgan T November 10, 2006

Paleocene 

Relating to the earliest epoch of the Tertiary or the corresponding system of rocks; period of great development of primitive mammals.

She's as real as"-he looked around; he picked up the tiny, wedgelike skull of Barney, a 60-million-year-old Paleocene rodent, and held it up-"as real as Barney."

Paleocene by Morgan T November 10, 2006

Rara avis 

An unusual or extraordinary person or thing; rarity; literally, "strange bird."

A sweet haze veiled the sunset: cherries roasting in the Maricopas. He whispered, "Rara avis."

Rara avis by Morgan T November 10, 2006

shinnied 

Climbed,using both hands and legs for griping.

She had shinnied up the goalpost, tightrope-walked out to the middle of the crossbar and was now standing there with her arms raisied in a touchdown sign.

shinnied by Morgan T November 10, 2006

oratorical 

Relating to one distinguished for skill and power as a public speaker.

After participating on the debate team for three years, I decided to partake in an oratorical contest.

oratorical by Morgan T November 10, 2006

charade 

Empty or deceptive act.

I felt her apology was merely a charade and I did not accept it.

charade by Morgan T November 10, 2006

confer 

Compare different views.

After watching the skater perform, the judges took 10 minutes to confer before announcing their score.

confer by Morgan T November 10, 2006