Words of the month

These are the words of the month

vestigial

\ve-STIJ-ee-uhl\ , adjective;

1.

Relating to a body part that has become small and lost its use because of evolutionary change.

2.

Pertaining to, or of the nature of anything that is no longer present or in existence.

aeromancy

\ AIR-uh-man-see \ , noun;

1.

The prediction of future events from observation of weather conditions.

subtilize

\ SUHT-l-ahyz \ , verb;

1.

To make (the mind, senses, etc.) keen or discerning.

2.

To elevate in character.

3.

To make thin, rare, or more fluid or volatile; refine.

tantivy

\ tan-TIV-ee \ , adjective;

1.

Swift; rapid.

adverb:

1.

At full gallop.

noun:

1.

A rush, a gallop or stampede.

interjection:

1.

(used as a hunting cry when the chase is at full speed.)

sibylline

\ SIB-uh-leen \ , adjective;

1.

Prophetic; oracular.

2.

Of, resembling, or characteristic of a sibyl; prophetic; oracular.

3.

Mysterious; cryptic.