cicatrix
[sik-uh-triks]
noun
New tissue that forms over a wound and later contracts into a scar.
That giant cicatrix on Padma Lakshmi’s arm is oddly attractive to me.
abject
Sunk to a low condition; down in spirit or hope; degraded.
That Michele Bachmann was a cunning congresswoman was not in doubt. However, it was clear to all but her most rabid supporters that a President Bachmann would quickly lead the United States to abject ruin…
palimpsest
[PAL-imp-sest]
noun
An object or place whose older layers or aspects are apparent beneath its surface…
ferly
[FER-lee]
noun
Something unusual, strange, or causing wonder or terror.
At first glimpse the vagina is something of a ferly, and investigation is necessary.
sycophant
[sik-uh-fant]
noun
A self-seeking, servile flatterer; fawning parasite.
The cluster fuck over in Libya is largely due to Gaddafi’s sycophants, who depend on him for food and drink.
subterfuge
[SUB-tur-fyooj]
noun
A deceptive device or stratagem.
Dave’s “CEO Package” was a $1500 subterfuge for his latest half-ass pyramid scheme.
abrade
[uh-BREYD]
verb
To scrape off.
Listen, you silly little whore, abrade that glitter off your face and let’s get down to business.