Word For The Day, Thursday, 10/3/02

The Verbivores | 10/3/02 | 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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hegemony \he-jem-o-knee\, noun:
hegemonies; plural
hegemonic; adjective
hegemonism; noun
hegemonist; adjective

USAGE NOTE
Hegemony may be stressed on either the first or second syllable, though the pronunciation with stress on the second syllable may be winning out. Seventy-two percent of the Usage Panel prefers it.

1. The predominant influence, as of a state, region, or group, over another or others.
2. Leadership; preponderant influence or authority; -- usually applied to the relation of a government or state to its neighbors or confederates.
3. The domination of one state over its allies

This period in Greek history is called the Spartan hegemony, for although Sparta didn't rule the city -states of Greece as if it were an empire, Sparta did exercise considerable influence over the domestic and foreign decisions of these independent states: it exercised, then, hegemonic control over these states.
--The Spartan Hegemony; 404-371 BC,©1996, Richard Hooker

Etymology: Greek hEgemonia, from hEgemOn leader, from hEgeisthai to lead. Date: 1567

[CholeraJoe]

and scads of moronic leftists to ridicule.

No kidding. They were everywhere.

[xsmommy]

yes,the dearly departed dimbulb, JFK, Jr., did pass it on the 3d try. but OPH doesn't have his connections.... i hear if you have a full set of teeth they waive you into KY bar sans testing....

[xsmommy]

pan it? you mean i would get poor reviews? : (

[NeoCaveman]

That hound of hell, Bill Clinton contiues his whole hearted hegemony over hateful comments.

Clinton bashing Bush alert!

[TruthShallSetYouFree]

Sportscaster: "It looks like your star running back suffered a leg injury. What happened?"

Coach (with Jamaican accent): "Hegemony."

[xsmommy]

that a party conference that has spent much of the week sniggering about the sex life of a former Prime Minister suddenly engaged in an act of collective memory loss when Mr Clinton hit the stage.

johnboy only WISHES he had seen bubba's action!

[MeekOneGOP]

Did someone bring coffee??

Uh-huh !! Mornin' !!

Have a cup while you FReep !

For those who prefer hot chocolate.....

[xsmommy]

oohhh yum! I love m&ms!

[theDentist]

"should i invite you to come and pan for gold in my thermos?"

=== incmg msg ===
Message: brain to groin
Priority: High
Re: stockings

Previous messages indicate xs is not wearing stockings, and 'pan for gold in my thermos' may be a euphamism for mutual sexual gratification.
Recommend immediate acceptance of invitation.
=== msg ends ===

Why, Mrs. Robinson, are you trying to seduce me?

:->

[hobbes1]

Get before the reviewer and take your chances...I am sure you'll be fine.. ; )

[CholeraJoe]

i hear if you have a full set of teeth they waive you into KY bar sans testing....

They will make exceptions to the 28 tooth rule if you have sufficient consanguinity in your family tree.

[xsmommy]

not sure about OPH's dental situation, but there is a fair amount of intermarriage in that one branch.... what is the rule on animal relations, do you know?

[TheGrimReaper]

The dimocrats' hegemony over the Judicial Branch of government is obvious*...and dangerous. Thus, we should not hold our collective breath waiting for Patty Leaky Leahy to move any of GW's nominees out of the Judiciary Committee.

* See NJ Supreme Court; FL Supreme Court

[xsmommy]

now that mrs robinson thing has gotten a BIT out of hand.....; )

[theDentist]

"the 28 tooth rule "

People have 28 teeth? I prob'ly should make a note of that...

[TruthShallSetYouFree]

In New Jersey, dems quest for hegemony
Means screwing the voters, by Jiminy!
The Supremes have displayed
Odors needing some Glade
(It will still smell like sh!t, but more lemony)

[hobbes1]

I wish these Hacks would quit aping MY material!

[hobbes1]

apeing, idiot

[theDentist]

now that mrs robinson thing has gotten a BIT out of hand.....

It's the excitement of the moment... all them vitamins and minerals.... and the stockings... move to your left a little. 8->

[CholeraJoe]

Actually, the full complement is 32 but many people have their four third molars (wisdom teeth) removed. Wait...you oughta know this.