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Word For The Day - DIABOLIC
www.collinsdictionary.com ^ | 05/04/2018 | Red Badger

Posted on 05/04/2018 6:37:14 AM PDT by Red Badger

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".

diabolic (daɪəbɒlɪk )

1. adjective

Diabolic is used to describe things that people think are caused by or belong to the Devil. [formal] ...the diabolic forces which lurk in all violence.

2. adjective

If you describe something as diabolic, you are emphasizing that it is very bad, extreme, or unpleasant.

[mainly US, emphasis]

Pitt's smile returned, and it was hideously diabolic.


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To: Red Badger

Thank you! She’s a huge ASSet, all right...


21 posted on 05/04/2018 11:53:49 AM PDT by Texan5 ("You've got to saddle up your boys, you've got to draw a hard line"...)
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To: Red Badger

Almost sadly, Hillary is not quite drinking enough to diealcoholically. But is she really healthy enough for 2016?


22 posted on 05/04/2018 2:28:19 PM PDT by Robert A Cook PE
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To: TruthShallSetYouFree

Excellent! !


23 posted on 05/04/2018 2:29:04 PM PDT by Robert A Cook PE
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To: Red Badger

My absolute favorite Bugs Bunny cartoon.


24 posted on 05/04/2018 9:19:49 PM PDT by Blue Collar Christian (Socialism is for losers.)
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