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Word for the Day, Monday, November 14, 2011-- verisimilitude
11/14/11 | xs

Posted on 11/14/2011 5:12:25 AM PST by xsmommy

Word For The Day,Monday, 11/14/11



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".

verisimilitude; noun

1.the appearance or semblance of truth; likelihood; probability: The play lacked verisimilitude. 2.something, as an assertion, having merely the appearance of truth.

Etymology: 1595–1605; < Latin vērīsimilitūdō,equivalent to vērī(genitive singular of vērumtruth) + similitūdōsimilitude

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To: xsmommy

I’ve seen the term verisimilitude used a lot with respect to role-playing games, particularly the fantasy genre. It’s completely unreasonable to expect “realism” in such a game, but “verisimilitude” substitutes as having the semblance of realism within the framework of the setting.


61 posted on 11/14/2011 6:57:25 AM PST by kevkrom (This space for rent.)
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To: kevkrom

that’s an excellent way to describe the meaning of the word, by drawing that distinction. A++++


62 posted on 11/14/2011 7:03:08 AM PST by xsmommy
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To: xsmommy

Obama, the king of ineptitude
Lacking in verisimilitude
Four more years of this horror
We’ll sprint to Gomorrah
Enduring a socialist servitude


63 posted on 11/14/2011 7:07:42 AM PST by TruthShallSetYouFree ("Nanny Care State" is not a Division 3 football powerhouse.)
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To: xsmommy; SoothingDave
Where’s HENIZ field?

Sounds anatomical.

64 posted on 11/14/2011 7:09:39 AM PST by NeoCaveman (Free TOTUS)
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To: TruthShallSetYouFree

i am just sick at that prospect! A+++


65 posted on 11/14/2011 7:12:14 AM PST by xsmommy
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To: NeoCaveman

pedants like their anatomical parts...


66 posted on 11/14/2011 7:13:15 AM PST by xsmommy
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To: TruthShallSetYouFree
i am incredulous at the last comment listed to this article.

And even if he was attracted to you and momentarily overwhelmed by his feelings, would it really be the right thing to cause pain to his wife and family over a human weakness? show more show less Read more: http://www.americanthinker.com/2011/11/my_surreal_experience_reporting_staff_sexual_molestation_to_my_college_administration.html#ixzz1dh0ErMMo

67 posted on 11/14/2011 7:15:09 AM PST by xsmommy
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To: xsmommy
I'm just thinking happy thoughts.

Truth'sBabyGirl'sBabyBoy was baptized yesterday, and we had a huge family celebration.

68 posted on 11/14/2011 7:19:13 AM PST by TruthShallSetYouFree ("Nanny Care State" is not a Division 3 football powerhouse.)
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To: TruthShallSetYouFree

oh how wonderful! so we went with the bare nude look? LOL!


69 posted on 11/14/2011 7:20:32 AM PST by xsmommy
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To: NeoCaveman

I would think a sheniz is the anatomical opposite of a mangina.


70 posted on 11/14/2011 7:24:25 AM PST by SoothingDave
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To: SoothingDave

LOL, and something like 11 airbags. It’s just ridiculous. Surprisingly, it’s got a lot of room on the inside, for something the size of a compact car.

It’s been 4 weeks since I ordered the darn thing. I saw one in front of me at a drive through, it was all I could do not to go up to the other driver and demand my car! LOL


71 posted on 11/14/2011 7:28:31 AM PST by RikaStrom (Pray for Obama - Psalm 109:8 "Let his days be few; and let another take his place of leadership.")
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To: xsmommy

Yeah—they waterboarded the kid, and he never said a word.


72 posted on 11/14/2011 7:36:13 AM PST by TruthShallSetYouFree ("Nanny Care State" is not a Division 3 football powerhouse.)
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To: RikaStrom
Surprisingly, it’s got a lot of room on the inside, for something the size of a compact car.

Yeah, that's what my wife liked when she got her Kia Rondo.

73 posted on 11/14/2011 7:36:38 AM PST by SoothingDave
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To: TruthShallSetYouFree

LOL! don’t tell Obams, he will use it as another example of the ineffectiveness of the technique!


74 posted on 11/14/2011 8:29:33 AM PST by xsmommy
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To: Explorer89

He doesn’t think he has done anything wrong. Why else would he assault children in public places? Living next to an elementary school was a good reason not to let him out on bail either.


75 posted on 11/14/2011 10:52:38 AM PST by secret garden (Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few - W. Churchill)
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To: SoothingDave; RikaStrom

Are y’all driving Tardismobiles?


76 posted on 11/14/2011 10:56:34 AM PST by secret garden (Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few - W. Churchill)
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To: TruthShallSetYouFree

What a beautiful boy!


77 posted on 11/14/2011 10:58:02 AM PST by secret garden (Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few - W. Churchill)
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To: xsmommy

Cloudy, warm and misty here-

Yet another speech from Obama
Was on the news this morning-
Completely lacking in verisimilitude
And promoting the specious warning

That Americans are slacking-
They whine and they are lazy
And never mind those regulations
That drive every company crazy

Don’t bring oil from Canada,
It might get into the water-
Don’t mind being cold this winter-
The earth is really getting hotter...


78 posted on 11/14/2011 11:09:54 AM PST by Texan5 ("You've got to saddle up your boys, you've got to draw a hard line"....)
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To: Texan5

A+++ can’t. listen. to. him. not. even. a. minute.


79 posted on 11/14/2011 11:11:35 AM PST by xsmommy
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To: secret garden; SoothingDave
Are y’all driving Tardismobile

Hey SG!

Not yet, but I will be . . .some day . . . when my car comes in. LOL

It's just me and the dog, I don't need some ginormous vehicle.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwF29AapG24

Of course, mine will be red! :-)

80 posted on 11/14/2011 11:15:36 AM PST by RikaStrom (Pray for Obama - Psalm 109:8 "Let his days be few; and let another take his place of leadership.")
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