Words I Learned Today

i was reading on the train last night and this morning, on the way to work. here are the words that i learned, and i thought i would share them with you. i may have heard one of them before, but i never knew what any of them meant.

now, i am at work, so i don't expect to learn any new words today (sad, but true) so i'll send this list now, even though it's only morning.

feel free to add to it.


(from dictionary.com)

Otiose
1. Lazy; indolent.
2. Of no use.
3. Ineffective; futile. See Synonyms at vain.


Iconoclast
1. One who attacks and seeks to overthrow traditional or popular ideas or institutions.


Esoteric
a. Intended for or understood by only a particular group: an esoteric cult. See Synonyms at
mysterious.
b. Of or relating to that which is known by a restricted number of people.
a. Confined to a small group: esoteric interests.
b. Not publicly disclosed; confidential.