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.”
LOL!
I do so enjoy being different.
The dems ain't too ratiocinative
Resolutions--non-binding, not definitive
When it comes to Iraq
Well, "We're on the wrong track"
Never saw any war that was win-ative
A++++ for you, SG!
A++++ for you!
Let us know, okay?
Are you 70 yet? LOL!
Good morning, Gabz!
*snicker*
We've been around a long time together. It's been lovely!
A++++, Truthie. Your words are untouchable!
We sure have been around a long time. ;)
Line from a song: I enjoy being a girl! LOL
Now look at Cyber and xs, they could be grandmas and grandpas to us. Hehehehehe! Uh-oh, I'm in trouble.
I assure you m'dear, there is nothing "good" about this morning.
The wind is blowing at 30mph, there is something wrong with the heat (i.e. I HAVE NONE) and I have been sneezing practically non-stop since 5:30.........I'm just plain miserable this morning.
Ms. Slip,
Shall we hold a party for the old folks?? LOL
I find the thing that helps me the most during heated discussions, especially here on Free Republic, is to analyze what about my opposition's posts makes me angry.
Once I've studied that, and tried to neutralize it intellectually, I can proceed to deal with the subject matter.
It is not easy to set aside anger, but vituperation and invective do not persuade, they only heighten temperaments.
Cold analysis gets to the heart of the matter, and also cools the rhetoric.
Is that my cake and Edith? I hate to have to choose one or the other, but everyone knows you can't have your cake and Edith too.
Happy Birthday to all the rest of the February WFTD birthday bunch.
I may not be exactly a spring chicken, but the candles on my cake didn't set off the fire alarm either.
Well what fun is that? 'specially when it's a troll...?
Thanks for the piece of cake, hope you have a grand day.
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