Wednesday, March 25, 2009

Word of the day




Word of the Day for Wednesday, March 25, 2009

tumult \TOO-mult; TYOO-mult\, noun:

1. The commotion or agitation of a crowd, usually accompanied with great noise, uproar, and confusion of voices; hurly-burly; noisy confusion.

2. Violent commotion or agitation, with confusion of sounds; as, "the tumult of the elements."

3. Irregular or confused motion; agitation; high excitement; as, "the tumult of the spirits or passions."--tumultuous, adjective

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