WORD FOR THE DAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2007, TUESDAY, RATIOCINATIVE

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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....

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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.

RATIOCINATIVE

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.”

[VRWCmember]

My dad is treating the family -- siblings and children -- to dinner at a little local Italian restaurant called Marco's. It is a mom and pop establishment; the owner actually has two restaurants in the area. It is a very good place to eat -- much better than the chains like Macaroni Grill or Olive Garden, and very reasonably priced.

[NeoCaveman]

Happy Birthday Vast

[VRWCmember]

Thanks Neo.

[LonePalm]

I am officially and amicably divorced.

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)

[VRWCmember]

Congratulations or condolences -- whichever the case might be.

[Gabz]

What Vast said.

[theDentist]

Well, it is only Tuesday... let's see if you can retain the amicable part for the rest of the week. Then we'll throw a party... xsmommy's credit card should suffice.

[Gabz]

I feel kind of funny stating my reason for not being around much on Friday.........Thursday is our 10th anniversary and we have plans on Friday.

But since it's Xs' credit card, I might reconsider :)

[LonePalm]

Party's on me. Of course it will stay amicable. There is nothing left to fight about. The kids are upset that that we talk so much. They can't play one off against the other.

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)

[Gabz]

The kids are upset that that we talk so much. They can't play one off against the other.

ROFL!!!!!!!!!!

[Robert A Cook PE]

Raises glass in salute.

[Robert A Cook PE]

So xsex is buying you drinks, and your dad is buying supper, and Lone's buying the hotel room ....

(Robt has fergotten sumthong, butt can't remmeber what has was left behind in the rush to leave ...)

[tioga]

it was "dangling? mmm.

[Fierce Allegiance]

CONGRATULATIONS!

I wish mine were amicable! poor kids.

[Fierce Allegiance]

Mine doesn't dangle. That's 'cuz I wear socks.

[tioga]

Good for you. A sane divorce and the kids aren't running the show. Hard thing to accomplish.

[xsmommy]

i am glad things worked out the way you wanted, but i can't honestly congratulate someone on a divorce.

[xsmommy]

10 is a big one, gabz! you guys should def celebrate!! : )

[sig226]

Good Lord! I need a ratiocinative pronunciation guide for this word.

[LonePalm]

Not my idea but it needed to be done.

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)