Word For The Day, Friday, 5/31/02

The Verbivores | 5/31/02 | Teacher

[RikaStrom]

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....

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roister \ROY-stur\, intransitive verb:
roistered; roistering; roisters; intransitive verb
roisterer; noun
roisterous; adjective
roisterously; adverb

1. To engage in boisterous merrymaking; to revel; to carouse.
2. To bluster; to swagger.
3. To bully; to be bold, noisy, vaunting, or turbulent.

Etymology: Middle French rustre lout, alteration of ruste, from I>ruste, adjective, rude, rough, from Latin rusticus rural. Date: 1551

[RikaStrom]

Oh bats breath.

How much of this is real problems and how much of this is jumping on the bandwagon for their 15 minutes of fame?

A+

[NeoCaveman]

Is the new Miss Universe getting roisterous with Vladimir Putin

[RikaStrom]

Thanks Bella!

How are the four legged fuzzy children?

[xsmommy]

vladimir is as common as john in russia, no doubt!

[RikaStrom]

Somehow, I don't think so. lol

A+

[NeoCaveman]

Somehow, I don't think so. lol

So then, Mrs. Putin is not going to kill him. LOL

[gunshy]

My personal favorite is roisters on the half shell.

[Gabz]

I agree there are going to be major financial repercussions. This is race week and there is another in September. The conservative estimates are about 20million generated just for the state by the race crowds - but Dover Downs must negotiate annually with NASCAR for the 2 sets of WINSTON Cup races.

Check out FORCES for a look at world anti-smoker day from the eyes of one of the world's largest smoker-freedom organizations!!!

[okiedust]

ooh, ooh, I know teach, I know.(Waving hand maniacly)..I actually thought of this as a title for Daschle' book but thought I'd expand it a little to include WFTD.

Jolly Dems

In Washington the standards are double
Dems skate on charges that get Repubs in trouble
Thomas was flayed for talking dirty
Packwood went home for being too flirty
But Clinton was just a good ol'roisterer
With a pants load of love, if Hillary he could cloister her.
The tactic is simple it's really a pity
That repubs don't use it, it's so witty
The name of the game is just change the name
Of the crime that you face, that would others disgrace
As the name of the seed so golden and pure
Was changed to another,so that delicate ears need not endure
The name of a crime so hideous and vile.
With the press to assist them, the dems could just smile
And go on lying and spinning and eating granola
When a dem is involved its really not rape, its committing canola

regards

[RikaStrom]

You and Truth. I just can't do it, icky!

[TxBec]

eww. there go all the wonderful memories I have of a sunset party at Clearwater.. listening to Jimmy Buffett :)

[RikaStrom]

Oh very very nice. A++

[xsmommy]

sorry!

[CholeraJoe]

sorry!

Reminds me of Bubble from "Ab-Fab."

[xsmommy]

i loved that show, is it still on?

[RikaStrom]

I have to go deal with the BOE, so y'all stay out of trouble for a bit.

[CholeraJoe]

It's not on any more, but the entire collection is available on video. Cholerawife and choleraprincess watch it regularly along with "Friends."

[xsmommy]

i have never seen an episode of Friends in my life, never saw Beverly Hills 90210, nor Seinfeld either.

[CholeraJoe]

I hate it but am environmentally exposed.

[white rose]

Have no fear, Miss Rika, today I've recovered and am back to my usual grim self: When indulging in our roisterous behavior this weekend, everyone take a moment to keep your eyes open for swarthy looking males with strange bulges on their shoulders, OK? Thanks.

Cheers, gang!