Thursday, December 11, 2008

Hymnast

Meaning: A proficient classical singer.
Pronounciation: Easy
Usage: MS was a grand hymnast.
Root: Hymn + gymnast.

Appalamacy

Meaning: Belligerence.
Pronounciation: Up-lam-uh-see
Usage: India better start using some appalamacy in tackling Pakistan...they are getting audacious by the day.
Root: Appalam (a very thin wafer made of rice flour used as a side dish in South India. The wafer is made by flattening rice batter) + Diplomacy.