Word For The Day, Monday, January 26, 2004

The Verbivores | 1/26/04 | 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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coruscate \kor*es*kate\ verb
coruscating, coruscates, coruscated; transitive verb
coruscation; noun

1. To give forth flashes of light; sparkle and glitter.
2. To exhibit sparkling virtuosity;
3. A flash of intellectual brilliancy.

A very vivid but exceeding short-lived splender, not to call ta little coruscation.
--Boyle.

Etymology: [Latin corusc re, corusc t-, to flash.]

[RikaStrom]

Ack... XS Mommy was first! I tell you, I'm going blind too!

[RikaStrom]

Oh dear.... that's funny!

Kinda careless of the guy to drop diamonds in the street dontcha think??

A+

[tioga]

-so put in the contacts!

[RikaStrom]

LOL

I was thinking more like the Radio City Music Hall Rockettes.

[RikaStrom]

Hiya Tiger.

Your name was taken in vain several times during CPAC. Something to do with sick, twisted, etc....

;-)

[Warrior Nurse]

I have just start doing Joe Liberman next thing you know I will be debating the issues with myself and I am trying hard to get Weasely Clark down. But I have to blink when I talk. Great meeting you all!!!!

[hobbes1]

Your name was taken in vain several times during CPAC. Something to do with sick, twisted, etc....

You called another man Hobbes, in a fit of Passion ??????

Wow, I'm Flattered!!!!! ; )

[xsmommy]

i am, indeed. : )

[xsmommy]

no problem, i am sure it was mass pandemonium, glad you guys had fun. next year i will HAVE to go since it will be inaugural time as well!

[jigsaw]

coruscate: What they would call the scandal if Bill Clinton hung out with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir.

LOL! PunsShallSetYouFree too!

[Warrior Nurse]

The Demoncraptic candidates for President are not what I would call a coruscating group quislings.

[Laura Earl]

Good morning!

[jigsaw]

Warrior Nurse, Thank You for your military service to America! Much appreciated!

[tioga]

John Fund, who introduced the lovely Michelle Malkin and the loudly applauded Phyllis Schlafly, as well as the obnoxious Daniel Griswold, Cato Institute; has written an article about CPAC, in which he coruscates on the happenings.

[tioga]

John Fund, who introduced the lovely Michelle Malkin and the loudly applauded Phyllis Schlafly, as well as the obnoxious Daniel Griswold, Cato Institute; has written an article about CPAC, in which he coruscates on the happenings.

[cyborg]

This is going to a tough one. This word doesn't apply to democrats and some republicans. I'll have to get back to you after my third cup of cofee and a shower.

[hobbes1]

An honest vixen, at least.

[Warrior Nurse]

Thank you for your support of those of us that are serving. It really means alot when those that are here on the homefront are sending much love and are giving us their full support.

It is a shame that the anti-war types just don't get it but that 18 year old high school graduate in a foxhole does. Liberals can't live with them can't shoot them.

[RikaStrom]

Ok, I have got to get to work. I checked email last night and I had 160. I was only gone for two days!!!

I'll try to write up my thoughts on the speakers and whatnot at lunch.

[xsmommy]

after xshub came in from his snowblowing he demanded that i make him bacon and eggs for b'fast. once i was done ROFL at him acting like he could tell me what to do, i made them for him : )