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.”
You nut!
Beautiful cake! You must be beloved at your office.
Maybe not the fire alarm, but the building? /jk
I'm telling you I was shocked by that, too. Shocked, I tell you, shocked.
A++++ for you.
A++++ for you!
For "vitals" you need tD. I suggest you find him somewhere.
Happy Fat Tuesday to you, too!
A vast cake for Vastie!
happy birthday sweet'ums, i see you found my gifts... ; )
did they pull the thread about the new dimbulb to join fox and friends?i saw FA and martin there with their tongues hanging out.
That wasn't my tongue.
I was dangling a participle.
ti pinged me to it and then i couldn't find it again. i guess the panoply of erect members got the thread pulled.
Wudn't my tongue.
well it was an ungodly display nonetheless... ; )
happy birthday!
dilligaf. :)
what was that? did somebody call?
your erectness was not noted on said pulled thread, sweety. so how you celebrating your bday? will mrs vast make you a nice din tonight?
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