Tuesday, November 16, 2004

Word of the Day

per·snick·e·ty
Pronunciation: p&r-'sni-k&-tE
Function: adjective
Etymology: alteration of pernickety
1 a : fussy about small details : FASTIDIOUS b : having the characteristics of a snob
2 : requiring great precision

- per·snick·e·ti·ness /-n&s/ noun

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