Posted on 11/17/2005 6:54:31 AM PST by secret garden
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".
acumen \uh-KYOO-muhn; AK-yuh-muhn\, noun
Quickness of perception or discernment; shrewdness shown by keen insight.
Example sentence:
With Leo's rare combination of editorial acumen and business know-how, he might have become a publishing giant had he not permitted his drinking and gambling to hold him back.
--Ellis Amburn, Subterranean Kerouac: The Hidden Life of Jack Kerouac
The family store gave him a sharp business acumen -- acquired, he would say, by manning the cash register -- that few of his rivals possessed.
--David Schiff, "Who Was That Masked Composer?" [2]The Atlantic, January 2000
Etymology: Acumen comes from Latin acumen, "the sharp point of something; sharpness of understanding; cunning," from acuere, "to sharpen."
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....
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
WFB's attempt to emulate us ; ) No pushing at the door please!
Yeah. 8<)
The world's best coach pronounced it DOR-sett too when he was in the NFL.
I admit to having tried this and had excruciating ear pain. I know several people who do it and swear by it.
LOL!!!!!!!!!!
the idea of willingly getting liquid up your nose somehow goes against the grain!
About as useful as usual.......
A for you. You nailed it.
They make iron decal paper you can put in your printer? How cool is that?
GRRRRRRRRRRRRR.....me and my typos........iron ON decal paper.
Thanks, secret:
I've been a fan of Poe since I was a kid.
H.P. Lovecraft as well.
Stll trying to figure out what Matriculating Potion Edgar used to drive him through "The Raven".
While Lovecraft was and will always remain an Enigma.
Jack.
That's what I thought you meant. I hadn't even noticed the on was mssing.
What a great idea with the flags!
Casserole should be a hit. The taste test was successful, and it smelled WONDERFUL cooking. I'll update after lunch.
sounds great! i will be feasting at xsbrownie's school, myself, this AM at the Thanksgiving feast.
LOL!!!
When I reread what I had written and what you said - it could be taken 2 different ways - or at least it read that way to me :)
The paper is actually very easy to use - though not exactly all that inexpensive.
Can't wait to get the update.
grimmy is gagging me on another thread. he is a nasty boy!@
I have used that paper as well and it was a good idea Gabz - the tshirts for the girls will look custom made!
The troop leader was unaware of it and was absolutely thrilled.
I'm waiting for a call with the last 6 countries I need to do and then I can transfer the whole thing to a disk for printing.
Hi Jack! I was busy yesterday. Hope you have a nice weekend!
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