bovine \BO-vyn, -veen\ (adjective) - 1 : Of, relating to, or resembling a ruminant mammal of the genus Bos, such as an ox, cow, or buffalo. 2 : Sluggish, dull, and stolid.

"Annette foud it best to pass her time at work in...Read More

Griselda \gri-ZEL-duh\ (noun) - 1 : A woman of exemplary meekness and patience. 2 : A female given name: from a Germanic word meaning 'gray battle.'

"While most in the office described Lois as 'mousy," Hank considered her...Read More

fussbudget /FUS-buj-it/ (noun) - One who is fussy about unimportant things.

"Mike was the sort of fussbudget who could be brought to fits of conniption by the simple fact that his desk blotter had been placed to close too...Read More

rangy \RAYN-jee\ (adjective) - 1 : Slim and long-limbed. 2 : Inclined to roaming.

"Bernhard was a rangy, spirited man in his seventies with a shock of greying red hair who resembled nothing so much as a bemused, ...Read More

mantra \MAN-truh\ (noun) - 1 : A sound, word, or phrase that is repeated in prayer and is believed to have mystical powers. 2 : An often repeated word or phrase that is closely associated with something; a slogan, byword, ...Read More

prehensile \pri-HEN-sil, -syl\ (adjective) - 1 : Capable of seizing or grasping, especially by wrapping around. 2 : Skilled at keen perception or mental grasp of an idea or concept. 3 : Greedy.

"Larry was shocked to ...Read More