Posted on 03/07/2013 4:51:36 AM PST by secret garden
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".
gnomic \NOH-mik\ adjective
1. characterized by aphorism
2. given to the composition of aphoristic writing
Example sentences:
Some critics have praised the young artist's gnomic utterances, while others argue that her sayings are simply pretentious rubbish.
"The film is grand but complex, canny and sincere.… If Spielberg were more intellectual or more gnomic in discussing his films, he might be regarded not as a mass-market wizard but as a cult director."
— From a film review by Francine Stock in Prospect, January 24, 2013
Etymology:
A gnome is an aphorism—that is, an observation or sentiment reduced to the form of a saying. Gnomes are sometimes couched in metaphorical or figurative language, they are often quite clever, and they are always concise. We borrowed the word "gnome" in the 16th century from the Greeks, who based their "gnōmē" on the verb "gignōskein," meaning "to know." (That other "gnome"—the dwarf of folklore—comes from New Latin and is unrelated to today's word.) We began using "gnomic," the adjective form of "gnome," in the early 19th century. It describes a style of writing (or sometimes speech) characterized by pithy phrases, which are often terse to the point of mysteriousness.
The sentence must, in some way, relate to the news of the day. The Review threads are linked for your edification. ;-)
Practice makes perfect.....post on....
Review Thread One: Word For The Day, Thursday 11/14/02: Raffish
Review Thread Two: Word For The Day, Tuesday 1/14/03: Roister
Review Thread Three: Word For The Day, Tuesday 1/28/03: Obdurate
WFB's attempt to emulate us ; ) No pushing at the door please!
I put CSPAN2 on last night and told my daughter that an old-fashioned filibuster was going on.
She was like “what was that word you just used?”
is that like Dave N Busters? ; ) xsbaby knows what it is, they had apparently discussed it in government bc she was familiar with the term. bc her dad used to work there, she also knows that there is a candy drawer in one of the desks on the floor, which different members take turns keeping stocked with candy. don’t know if it is precisely for such a purpose, but it’s a longstanding tradition to maintain such a stockpile.
We’re doing a mystery shop at 5 Guys tonight. We’ve been doing the 2 local ones for the last few months.
yum!
A+ for you!
Pardon my ignorance, but what is a “mystery shop?” Is it like going incognito to a restaurant to evaluate the food, service, etc?
Talk about an economic stimulus! A+ for you!
I thought Santorum was the one with the desk full of candy, back when he was there, courtesy of Hershey.
he may have candy in his desk, but there is a particular desk that is the candy desk and the members take turns filling it.
thanks! gearing up for round two after the procedure tomorrow!
Did Grassley’s guy keep it full of Swedish fish back in the day? ;)
xshub’s fave seafood. in fact the only seafood he will eat!
Yes, exactly. My wife has been doing it for a good number of years, with various companies evaluating various things over the years.
You usually get at least reimbursement up to a certain value, and sometimes a “shop fee” on top of that.
I’m not sure on the exact details for tonight, but it’s probably something like a $20 reimbursement. So the three of us will eat out for around $5.
She’s even managed to line up shops to do when we are on vacation.
Have you ever been to one? I really like their food. And their minimalist attitude. They’re not a sports bar and they don’t serve wings and salads. You go there for burgers and fries.
I hope all will be much better and back to normal for you after that.
Oh, okay-I tried to talk MrT5 into us doing that when we lived in the city, but he wouldn’t go there...
Okay-what is “Swedish fish?” Is it actual fish from Sweden, or is it some other kind of delicacy? Today, my lack of knowledge about anything other than plain fresh food or stuff not available here is showing...
Oh my, you have lived a sheltered life. How can you not know about Swedish fish?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swedish_Fish
Never had them, but I don’t much like sweets, and I never buy them-I like to eat fruit instead. They look like another incarnation of gummie bears-my daughter (and her dad) was very fond of those when she was little.
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