A Word A Day : Quaff




Tuesday, 11th December 2007 : Today's Word is ...

Quaff



( Verb & Noun )


{transitive and intransitive verb
past and past participle - quaffed
present participle - quaffing
3rd person present singular - quaffs}

Pronunciation : kwof

1. to drink something in large gulps or with great enjoyment

2. a long deep drink


Etymology:


Origin unknown


Synonyms:


drink, swig, gulp down, guzzle, put away, knock back, throw back, swallow down, swill, imbibe


Antonyms:


percolate, ooze


Contextual Examples:


Quaff, oh quaff this kind nepenthe and forget this lost Lenore.

Enjoy this list and then get around for preparing your own list of words. There is no better way of boosting your words power. The most effective way to build your vocabulary is described in the page on Word Power. Educational research has discovered that your I.Q. is intimately related to your Word Power. Take a standard Vocabulary test and then an intelligent test, the result in both will be substantially the same. The more extensive your vocabulary, the better your chances of success, other things being equal- success in attaining your educational goals, success in moving ahead in your business or professional career, success in achieving your intellectual potential.

Previous Word| Next Word



Go to The A Word A Day Index


From Quaff to HOME PAGE

Follow These Links!