| | Word of the Day — August 23, 2012August 23, 2012 - Scott Viau Pervasive — pur-VAY-siv — spreading widely, usually of an unwelcome influence Example: "A scientific article in The Week magazine about the increase of pythons in Florida swamps stated that 'their discovery proves how pervasive the Southeast Asian snakes have become in the area.'" | in: News, Blogs & Events Web |