Posted on 02/20/2007 4:52:06 AM PST by Slip18
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. Practice makes perfect.....post on....
Subbie Slip has her whip, handcuffs and legcuffs today. Tomorrow I’m bringing in chains, so beware.
The rest of the stuff is locked up in my drawer. I’m just letting all the new students know that we behave as if we were ladies and gentlemen in here. Those two words “as if” can get you an A if you make the subbie laugh.
Main Entry: analytical
Part of Speech: adjective
Main Entry: analytical Definition: examining
Synonyms: analytic, cogent, conclusive, detailed, diagnostic, discrete, dissecting, explanatory, expository, inquiring, inquisitive, interpretive, investigative, judicious, logical, organized, penetrating, perceptive, perspicuous, precise, problem-solving, questioning, ratiocinative, rational, reasonably, scientific, searching, solid, sound, studious, subtle, systematic, testing, thorough, valid
Antonyms: chaotic, disorganized, illogical, synthetical, unsystematic
Main Entry: rational
Part of Speech: adjective
Definition: realistic
Synonyms: all there, analytical, balanced, calm, cerebral, circumspect, cognitive, collected, cool, deductive, deliberate, discerning, discriminating, enlightened, far-sighted, impartial, intellectual, intelligent, judicious, knowing, level-headed, logical, lucid, normal, objective, perspicacious, philosophic, prudent, ratiocinative, reasonable, reasoning, reflective, sagacious, sane, sensible, sober, sound, stable, synthetic, thinking, thoughtful, together, well-advised, wise
Antonyms: illogical, irrational
informal or slang
Main Entry: reasonable
Part of Speech: adjective 2
Definition: intelligent
Synonyms: advisable, all there, arguable, believable, cerebral, clear-cut, cognitive, commonsensical, conscious, consequent, consistent, cool, credible, judicious, justifiable, level-headed, logical, perceiving, percipient, plausible, practical, ratiocinative, rational, reasoned, reasoning, reflective, sane, sensible, sober, sound, tenable, thought-out, thoughtful, together*, tolerant, unbiased, unprejudiced, well-advised, wise
Antonyms: illogical
informal or slang
Main Entry: subtle
Part of Speech: adjective 2
Definition: clever
Synonyms: analytic, analytical, artful, astute, complex, crafty, cunning, deep, designing, detailed, devious, dexterous, exacting, foxy, guileful, insidious, intriguing, keen, penetrating, perceptive, precise, ratiocinative, scheming, shrewd, skillful, sly, wily
Antonyms: slow-witted
Thank you, xs, for this WFTD. It describes us to a “T.”
RULES: You must use the WFTD in a sentence for an A. For a + after your “A,” you must bring in a link of the word usage or something funny, a poem or some prose that will elucidate the word for us.
If you need to know how to link, come to the Subbie’s desk in the front of the class.
Good morning!
morning!
The chef is here. Good eats for everyone.
Garde la Foi, mes amis! Nous nous sommes les sauveurs de la République! Maintenant et Toujours!
(Keep the Faith, my friends! We are the saviors of the Republic! Now and Forever!)
LonePalm, le Républicain du verre cassé (The Broken Glass Republican)
Good morning, Ms. Slip!!
Should she make a rational decision, we could be divorced today. :-) I'm not holding my breath.
Garde la Foi, mes amis! Nous nous sommes les sauveurs de la République! Maintenant et Toujours!
(Keep the Faith, my friends! We are the saviors of the Republic! Now and Forever!)
LonePalm, le Républicain du verre cassé (The Broken Glass Republican)
Morning!
Obviously another Amish man gone wrong.
Happy Birthday Vasty!
Happy Birthday!
You are Numero Uno!
Hey, send some of those sweets over here. LOL!
You are Numero Dos!
You are Numero Tresse! LOL!
I am TIRED this morning........(yawn)
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