Is 'moist' a dirty word?

These "word aversions" are most likely due to "students" no longer being taught etymology; roots, prefixes, and suffixes; and not being exposed to anything more linguistically taxing than a Liberal manifesto on MTV 'News'.

I have also noticed a strong tendency for people to disregard any meaning of a word beyond the current first definition in dictionaries; and that many on-line dictionaries do not even list more than one definition for far too many words.

A case in point that had us rolling on the floor in the spring of 1976. Our (ignorant and spiteful) neighbor was discussing politics of the then upcoming presidential primary. We mentioned that we would not be a bit surprised if, instead of one of the front runners getting the nod, a dark horse might emerge and surprise everyone.

Her reply, as she stormed off to her house, was a stunning, "well, MAYBE someday there'll be a N****R in the White House, but certainly not in THIS election!"

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