Posted on 05/04/2006 4:49:25 AM PDT 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".
adduce • \uh-DOOSS\ • verb
: to offer as example, reason, or proof in discussion or analysis
Example sentence:
"Leon has made some pretty strong accusations here tonight," said Tim, "but he has adduced no convincing evidence in support of them."
Etymology:
We won't lead you astray over the history of "adduce"; it is one of a plethora of familiar words that trace to the Latin root "ducere," which means "to lead." Perhaps we can induce you to deduce a few other "ducere" offspring if we offer a few hints about them. One is another term for kidnapping, one's a title for a British royal, and one's a process of abridging or consolidating something. Give up? They are "abduct," "duke," and "reduce," respectively. There are also many others, including "induce," which means "to persuade" or "to bring about."
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!
A for you!
Let's hope we can improve on that life in prison crapola.
Almost forgot your A+.
Clever Laura! A+ for the twist!
Cruise is a nut. Pass it on. A+.
I really wanted that match-up. Just the smack talk between those teams was priceless. Cal-Gary called Edmonton the trailer park capital of Canada. You've got to love that! These late night games aren't helping my sleep deprivation but I'm still going to watch the series. I love this game.
How can we help you Slippy? We're just glad you're here.
Almost forgot your A!
I guess I should check my freep mail.
Grace didn't want to befriend me. sad. : (
Me neither.
let's hope she doesn't have hil over for cookies!
How have I missed that little tidbit?
thankee!
They were just bemoaning the lack of any democrat presence in our county last week. All the dems are in Davidson county where they are taxed to the gills and have no growth.
he is still that same redheaded freak, now just all grown up and washed up! ; )
Woohoo, two pair in your hand! Best I ususally get is a pair in two hands.
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