Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Wondrous Words Wednesdays

Today's words are brought to you by Frankenstein.


Wondrous Words

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lassitude
noun
Definitionweariness of body or mind from strain, oppressive climate, etc.; lack of energy
Usage: At length lassitude succeeded to the tumult I had before endured; and I threw myself on the bed in my clothes, endeavoring to seek a few moments of forgetfulness. -- Frankenstein

assuage
verb
Definitionto make milder or less severe; relieve; ease
Usage: Food, however, became scarce; and I often spent the whole day searching in vain for a few acorns to assuage the pangs of hunger. -- Frankenstein

genial
adj
Definitionwarmly and pleasantly cheerful; favorable for life, growth, or comfort
Usage: The pleasant showers and genial warmth of spring greatly altered the aspect of the earth. -- Frankenstein


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