Monday, May 12, 2008

Words, words, words

Opposites are linguistically interesting.

pantagruelian
(pan-tuh-groo-EL-ee-uhn) adjective

1. Enormous.
2. Displaying extravagant and coarse humor.

lilliputian (lil-i-PYOO-shuhn) adjective

Very small.
noun
A very small person.

spall (spal) verb tr., intr.

To break into small pieces; to splinter.
noun
A chip or splinter, especially of stone.

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