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Word For The Day, Tuesday, 7/2/02
The Verbivores
| 7/2/02
| Teacher
Posted on 07/02/2002 6:59:46 AM PDT by RikaStrom
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. The Review threads are linked for your edification. ;-) Practice makes perfect.....post on....
temerarious \tem-uh-RAIR-ee-us\, adjective:
temerariously; adverb
temerariousness; noun
1. Recklessly or presumptuously daring; rash.
2. Unreasonably adventurous; despising danger; rash; headstrong; audacious; reckless; heedless
I have confessed myself a temerarious theologian, and in that passage from boyhood to manhood I ranged widely in my search for some permanently satisfying Truth.
--H. G. Wells, The New Machiavelli
Etymology: Latin temerarius, from temere. Date: 1532.
TOPICS: Education; Humor; Word For The Day
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To: dixie sass
I wish I could go to Lost Wages in August, but everything is working against me. :-)
I will be at CPAC next year, does that count??
To: Argh
LOL, interesting find.
To: Constitution Day
I haven't found a better one yet, at least not a free one. I think I will just break down and pay, unless I can figure out how to make the personal webspace work on Roadrunner.com
Your current server sounds suspiciously rude!
To: Argh
Well, sweetie, you know you can always FReepmail me the link. I enjoy reading your finds.
To: RikaStrom
Your current server sounds suspiciously rude! Check your FRmail, please.
To: WhyisaTexasgirlinPA
(Curses! Foiled again!)
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07/02/2002 12:07:48 PM PDT
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Argh
To: SeaDragon
I know YOU'RE a good sport, Miss C!
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07/02/2002 12:08:51 PM PDT
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Argh
To: Argh
Foiled? Honey, you never told me you were into foil.......(and no "leftovers again?" jokes, please......)
To: Argh
Thank you, sweetness. I do try.
To: Constitution Day
Got it. What a dweeb.
To: RikaStrom
I thought of sending a really cutting and nasty response, but didn't.
Not my style.
To: Constitution Day
I really wonder what JimRob said to them. Oh well, my pics are saved, I will go find another place to put them. :-)
To: RikaStrom; WhyisaTexasgirlinPA; xsmommy; Gabz; SeaDragon; christine11; All
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07/02/2002 1:06:08 PM PDT
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Argh
To: Argh
I saw that earlier. I just love how these regions treat their women and daughters.
Sweet merciful heaven.
To: RikaStrom
I really wonder what JimRob said to them.I'll wager it was NOT cordial. LOL!
To: Argh
That is absolutely outrageous. How dare they do such a thing.
Oh yeah, I forgot, they are Pakistanis.
To: *Students
To: RikaStrom
Miss Slippy's gonna be glad to get home today...I have a Mark Grace bobblehead for her, and enough tix for FeebleBot, Slippy and I to go see the Diamondbacks tomorrow night....
To: Cyber Liberty
I have a Mark Grace bobblehead for her, and enough tix for FeebleBot, Slippy and I to go see the Diamondbacks tomorrow night....LOL, I had to read that three times before I got it! :-)
What is wrong with FeebleBot?
To: RikaStrom
"What is wrong with FeebleBot?Nothing ... Nothing at all.
Just a little week-knead after getting groaned with sharp punny elbows while making bread.
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