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Noun: catapult Pronunciation: (‘ka-tu,pult) Catapult meaning: An ancient weapon used for throwing large rocks or a plaything consisting of a ‘Y’ shaped stick with elastic between the arms which is used to propel small stones. A …

Noun: canoe Pronunciation: (ku’noo) Canoe meaning: A long and narrow boat that is pointed at both ends and  is moved by a paddle with one blade. A small and light boat with both ends sharp and usually …

Noun: bacchanalia Pronunciation: (ba-ku’ney-lee-u) Bacchanalia meaning: A Roman festival of Bacchus(also called as Dionysus) celebrated with dancing, song and revelry. A wild gathering involving excessive drinking and promiscuity. Synonyms: bacchanal, debauch, drunken revelry Quotations: Unknown – …

Verb: baffle Pronunciation: (ba-ful) Baffle meaning: to confuse someone completely Be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly Synonyms: discombobulate, bewilder, befuddle, confuse, mystify Quotations: ThadMatta: We were struggling for answers defensively. That’s …

Noun: Baboon Pronunciation: (bu’boon) Baboon meaning: A large African or Asian monkey Large terrestrial monkeys having dog like muzzles Any of a genus of large gregarious primates of Africa and south western Asia having a long …

Noun: facsimile Pronunciation: (fak’si-mu-lee) Facsimile meaning: An exact copy or reproduction. A system of transmitting and reproducing graphic matter by means of signals sent over telephone lines. Synonyms: carbon copy, fax machine Quotations:Michael J. Fox …

Noun: sash Pronunciation: (sash) Sash meaning: A band of material around the waist that strengthens a skirt. A band worn over one shoulder and used as the emblem of an honorary or military order. A …

Noun: salver Pronunciation: (sal-vu(r)) Salver meaning: A tray that is used for serving food or drinks on formal occasions.(The tray would be usually made of silver.) Synonyms: tray Quotations: Unknown – The sun and moon, O …

Adjective: impecunious Pronunciation: (im-pi’kyoo-nee-us) Impecunious meaning: Not having enough money to pay for necessities. Having little or no money. Synonyms: penniless, poor, beggared, destitute Quotations: William H. Rehnquist – When you are young and impecunious, society conditions …

Verb: imbibe Pronunciation: (im’bIb) Imbibe meaning: Take in liquids. To drink alcohol or to take in or to absorb or assimilate moisture, gas, light or heat. Receive into the mind and retain. Synonyms: drink, quaff, …