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Word for the Day, Thursday, Sept 2d, 2004
Voracious verbivores | 9/2/04 | subbie

Posted on 09/02/2004 6:43:51 AM PDT by xsmommy

p>Word For The Day, Thursday, Sept. 2,2004



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".

AVUNCULAR

1.(-vngky-lr) adj. Of or having to do with an uncle. Regarded as characteristic of an uncle, especially in benevolence or tolerance

duty.

*vun"cu*lar\, a. [L. avunculus uncle.] Of or pertaining to an uncle.

In these rare instances, the law of pedigree, whether direct or avuncular, gives way. --I. Taylor.

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....





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To: Old Sarge

great story, thanks for sharing. My best friend's dad was hungarian, he was a great old Hunky. for a grade you need to use the word, though. would you like to rework your sentence and resubmit it as homework? : )


21 posted on 09/02/2004 6:54:22 AM PDT by xsmommy
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To: xsmommy

The great avuncular of all winds is headed to my front door! If I'm not back by around tuesday,, ciao baby! It was nice

<|:-)~~


22 posted on 09/02/2004 6:54:24 AM PDT by JoeSixPack1
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To: xsmommy
I believe Zell played an avuncular role for Malkin last night, going after FPL and telling him off in spades. But his speech, listing Kerry's record of denials for our defense was the meatier part of the night. FPL repeatedly pointed out sometimes people vote down bills for other reasons but a senator is only as strong as his record and Kerry's is 33 1/3 slower than it should be.
23 posted on 09/02/2004 6:54:42 AM PDT by secret garden (My heroes have always been cowboys)
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To: JoeSixPack1

batten down your hatches, sweetypie!


24 posted on 09/02/2004 6:55:29 AM PDT by xsmommy
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To: Old Sarge

ANd nuts, I failed to use "avuncular"! Disqualify me now!


25 posted on 09/02/2004 6:55:43 AM PDT by Old Sarge (ZOT 'em all, let MOD sort 'em out!)
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To: xsmommy
to quote Michelle Malkin, IT'S MILLER TIME!

I'll drink to that!

I wonder what that ole marine is doing for 2008? I'd like to see him run.

26 posted on 09/02/2004 6:56:50 AM PDT by NeoCaveman (For vitriol press one, for name-calling press two, for personal attacks press three...)
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To: xsmommy

I'd buy a bumper sticker right now if it said that.


27 posted on 09/02/2004 6:56:55 AM PDT by Conspiracy Guy (I'm Conspiracy Guy and I approve this message. "John Kerry is a liar!")
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To: xsmommy
TAKE TWO (snap!)

When I read Gov. Schwartzenegger's speech yesterday, I was reminded of my mother's brother, an avuncular first-generation Hungarian-American who served in the Philippines during WW2, and how humble he was about it; like it was no big deal, just a job that needed doing.

28 posted on 09/02/2004 6:57:09 AM PDT by Old Sarge (ZOT 'em all, let MOD sort 'em out!)
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To: xsmommy

Had a me day yesterday. Went to brazil, then had a mani/pedi. The mani is french, and the pedi is a new fall color..China Silk Stylish Envy.


29 posted on 09/02/2004 6:57:35 AM PDT by Laura Earl (No rest for the wicked.)
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To: secret garden
i also tuned into the fatpantload when MR. O was so busy copulating with BONO on foxnews. i was totally disgusted. I was happy to see JC Watts on the FPL show, but boy, it was an eyeopener to listen to those reporters. it is a totally different experience to hear the way they look at things. Saying Dick has to RECAST HIS ROLE, as i said to xshub, recast his role for WHOM? not for pubs! they are happy as clams with his role and always have been.

Anyway, A+ for you and where might i find a transcript of Zell reaming Chrissy?

30 posted on 09/02/2004 6:58:01 AM PDT by xsmommy
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To: Old Sarge

aw that's ok, we give second chances here!


31 posted on 09/02/2004 6:58:55 AM PDT by xsmommy
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To: Old Sarge

A++ great sentence! welcome to class, OS!


32 posted on 09/02/2004 6:59:40 AM PDT by xsmommy
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To: xsmommy

You couldn't buy a piece of wood in this town for sex, drugs or rock and roll. Not a battery to be had or even a nail!

But it aint here yet!


33 posted on 09/02/2004 7:00:33 AM PDT by JoeSixPack1 (It's PROZAC time! 4:20 never felt like this!)
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To: Laura Earl

will be visiting Brazil on Sat. had the chocolate mousse toes applied last sat.


34 posted on 09/02/2004 7:00:35 AM PDT by xsmommy
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To: JoeSixPack1

are you prepped? do i need to send you toilet paper FEDEX or anything?


35 posted on 09/02/2004 7:01:17 AM PDT by xsmommy
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To: tioga; xsmommy
sitting right in front of her TV right now just like I am

Except xs was probably nekkid.

36 posted on 09/02/2004 7:05:19 AM PDT by TheGrimReaper (o)(o)....Keeping abreast for 50 years now.)
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To: TheGrimReaper

i thought i turned the videocam off for the speeches last night! ; )


37 posted on 09/02/2004 7:07:50 AM PDT by xsmommy
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To: xsmommy
Here is the transcript of Zell ripping FPL a new one.
38 posted on 09/02/2004 7:08:29 AM PDT by secret garden (My heroes have always been cowboys)
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To: xsmommy

O'Reilly is an obnoxious airbag.


39 posted on 09/02/2004 7:09:22 AM PDT by secret garden (My heroes have always been cowboys)
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To: xsmommy

The media's avuncular cries are coming louder and louder in the form of defemation! When the substance of a debate is no longer being discussed, then it is clear they no longer stand on solid ground.

Mornin' all you Zell fans!


40 posted on 09/02/2004 7:09:53 AM PDT by CSM ("Don't be economic girlie men!" - Governator, August 31, 2004, RNC)
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