Posted on 12/31/2004 6:28:02 AM PST by xsmommy
Word For The Day, Friday, 12/31/04
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".
diaphanous
adj. ; dia·pha·nei·ty (d-f-n-t) or di·apha·nous·ness n. di·apha·nous·ly adv.
1. Of such fine texture as to be transparent or translucent: diaphanous tulle. 2.Characterized by delicacy of form. See Synonyms at airy. 3.Vague or insubstantial: diaphanous dreams of glory
Rules: Everyone must leave a post using the Word for 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....
Good Morning Class. Welcome to School!
Here is my example with WFTD.
In honor of Whyisa's alma mater....
Texas Tech's win was not diaphanous, it was DECISIVE
Review Threads:
Review Thread One: Word For The Day, Thursday 11/14/02: Raffish (Be SURE to check out posts #92 and #111 on this thread!)
Review Thread Two: Word For The Day, Tuesday 1/14/03: Roister
Review Thread Three: Word For The Day, Tuesday 1/28/03: Obdurate
Review Thread Four: Word For the Day, Friday 7/25/03: Potation
Review Thread Five: Word For the Day, Monday 8/19/03: Stolid
No pushing at the door please!
It's Commando Friday as well as NYs eve!
happy new years eve.
Happy End of the Year to you too!
Happy New Year's eve!!!!!
whyisa better haul her butt in here today since i devoted the thread to her team's win : )
happy happy joy joy!!
are you home today with lulabelle?
Sheesh................
Well, we're off to Salisbury to do the kind of shopping I really do enjoy.....We're heading for Atlantic Books.....my absolute favorite bookstore in the WORLD!!!!
have fun!
The UN's critisism of the US was diaphanous attempt to make Geroge Bush look bad. Happily, most right thinking americans saw right through it.
LOL!!!!
i sure do plan on it. The last time I was in there I bought over $200 worth of books and got change from a $20!!!
That's my idea of shopping!
The UN's critisism of the US was diaphanous attempt to make Geroge Bush look bad. Happily, most right thinking Americans saw right through it.
A++++ A++++ ; )
book stores are always fun and always that much more so when deeply discounted.
No way I am getting a wax job. No. Nein. Non.
howdy
that's not what you were saying last night..............
doody
Oh, go buy a book!
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