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Word For The Day, Friday, November 19, 2004
Friday, November 19, 2004 | Slip 18

Posted on 11/19/2004 4:50:13 AM PST by Slip18

In order that we might all raise the level of discourse and expand our language abilities, here is the daily post of “word for the day”. Rules: Everyone must leave a post using the “word of the day”; in a sentence. The sentence must, in some way, relate to the news of the day. The Review threads are linked for your edification. ;-) Practice makes perfect.....post on....


Subbie Slip has her whip, handcuffs and legcuffs today.

The rest of the stuff is locked up in my drawer. I’m just letting all the new students know that we behave as if we were ladies and gentlemen in here. Those two words “as if” can get you an A if you make the subbie laugh.

New WFTD:

conspicuous

NOUN

This word is pronounced “cons pick you us.

Etymology: This dictionary has the etymology way too small. Where’s Miss Rika with her new eyes?


1) Obvious to the eye or mind: PLAINLY VISIBLE: MANIFEST.
2) Attracting or tending to attract attention by reason of SIZE, brilliance, contrast, station: STRIKING, EMINENT
3) Undesirably noticeable by reason of violation of good taste or sense.



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To: Robert A. Cook, PE

And what about that Texas Bite song???


261 posted on 11/22/2004 5:29:29 AM PST by secret garden (Exit polls? We don't need no stinkin' exit polls!)
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To: Jemian; secret garden; Conspiracy Guy; Laura Earl
I've spent many an enjoyable Saturday night at Toomer's corner back in the 60's and 70's. I had the privilege of attending Auburn with Pat Sullivan, and even had some classes with him.

War Eagle.

262 posted on 11/22/2004 6:08:39 PM PST by CholeraJoe (I'm just three lost teeth and a neck tattoo away from being a Soccer Hooligan. Go Gunners!)
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To: Laura Earl; Jemian
But what the f@#$ do I know, I'm a UAB alum.

So am I LE. After I graduated from Auburn, I went to Med School at UAB. Go Blazers!

263 posted on 11/22/2004 6:15:42 PM PST by CholeraJoe (I'm just three lost teeth and a neck tattoo away from being a Soccer Hooligan. Go Gunners!)
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To: CholeraJoe

Pat Sullivan? Who is that?


264 posted on 11/22/2004 6:35:15 PM PST by Conspiracy Guy (Kevin Sites is a coward and a terrorist sympathizer.)
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