Wiktionary:Word of the day/Archive/2006/July

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iterative adj

Of a procedure that involves repetition of steps to achieve the desired outcome. (grammar): Expressive of an action that is repeated with frequency

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eccentric adj

Not perfectly circular, such as an orbit. Deviating from the norm; behaving unexpectedly. (physiology): Acting against or in the opposite direction of a muscle's contraction

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convolute v

To make something unnecessarily complex. To fold or coil into numerous overlapping layers. To twist someone's words to fit a desired meaning that was not intended by the speaker

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niche n

A hollow or recess, generally within the thickness of a wall, for a statue, bust, or other erect ornament. (ecology): A function within an ecological system to which an organism is especially suited. (by extension): Any position of opportunity for which one is well-suited

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oxymoron n

A figure of speech in which two words of opposing meanings are used together to express two contrasting qualities in one concept. (informally): A contradiction in terms

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Gordian knot n

A legendary knot which carried a prophecy that whoever loosed the knot would become ruler of all Asia. Alexander the Great solved the puzzle by slicing through the knot and took it as a sign of Zeus's favor. (by extension): Any intricate and complex problem

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gerrymander v

To divide a geographic area into voting districts in such a way as to give an unfair advantage to one party in an election

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