Monday, April 27, 2015

Sinecure

si·ne·cure
ˈsīnəˌkyo͝or
noun
  1. a position requiring little or no work but giving the holder status or financial benefit.
    Ivy League legacy


Wednesday, April 22, 2015

Cryptid

cryptid
/ˈkrɪptɪd/

noun
An animal whose existence or survival is disputed of unsubstantiated



Loch Ness Monster

Tuesday, April 21, 2015

Portcullis

port·cul·lis
ˌpôrtˈkələs/
noun
  1. a strong, heavy grating sliding up and down in vertical grooves, lowered to block a gateway to a fortress or town.