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Word For The Day, Tuesday, 8/6/02
The Verbivores | 8/6/02 | Teacher

Posted on 08/06/2002 7:02:05 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....


perorate \PUR-uh-rayt\, intransitive verb:
perorates, perorating; perorated
perorational; adjective
peroration; noun

1. To conclude or sum up a long discourse.
2. To speak or expound at length; to declaim.
3. To make a peroration; to harangue. [Colloq.]

Our mother favored a staccato, stand-up style; if our father could perorate, she could condense.
--Annie Dillard, "The Leg In The Christmas Stocking: What We Learned From Jokes," New York Times, December 7, 1986

Etymology: Latin peroratus, past participle of perorare to declaim at length, wind up an oration, from per- through + orare to speak. Date: 1603



TOPICS: Education; Humor; Word For The Day
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To: xsmommy
LOL, and apparently not quite as sensative as sean.
81 posted on 08/06/2002 7:46:36 AM PDT by RikaStrom
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To: RikaStrom
seanny will always have a special place in my heart....
82 posted on 08/06/2002 7:47:12 AM PDT by xsmommy
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To: RikaStrom
LOL!!!

I noticed yesterday there were contractors examining the exterior of the burnt out unit doors sown - another good sign. Maybe I won't have to go testify Monday night atthe hearing about it.

83 posted on 08/06/2002 7:47:13 AM PDT by Gabz
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To: RikaStrom; xsmommy
LOL, and apparently not quite as sensative as sean.

Oooohhhhh........LOL

84 posted on 08/06/2002 7:47:34 AM PDT by NeoCaveman
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To: Gabz
There's something wrong with that guy...
85 posted on 08/06/2002 7:47:49 AM PDT by RikaStrom
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To: dubyaismypresident
I had kept that opinion to myself until last night - I don't know what set hubby off - but it ws interesting, to say the least....
86 posted on 08/06/2002 7:48:10 AM PDT by Gabz
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To: dubyaismypresident; RikaStrom
was teach, dissing my seanny, there, dubs?
87 posted on 08/06/2002 7:48:12 AM PDT by xsmommy
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To: xsmommy
was teach, dissing my seanny, there, dubs?

That was my interpretation....

88 posted on 08/06/2002 7:49:04 AM PDT by NeoCaveman
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To: RikaStrom
and the incessant commercials - there's another one on as I type.

SHEESH

89 posted on 08/06/2002 7:49:33 AM PDT by Gabz
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To: dubyaismypresident
Now Leslie Visser did actually know what she was talking about...a huge plus. But hobbes, it doen't take much brains to do dopey sideline interviews.

And so does Suzy. As to the latter, it takes some insight into the game, to ask the meaningful questions that provide a fuller knowledge of whats going on.

Besides I cant stand when the question starts out..."well, ummm. duh..So,"

Besides if it's for eye candy, then get more cheerleaders.

90 posted on 08/06/2002 7:49:44 AM PDT by hobbes1
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To: dubyaismypresident
mancow was born in 1966 i see...
91 posted on 08/06/2002 7:50:45 AM PDT by xsmommy
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To: xsmommy

92 posted on 08/06/2002 7:51:46 AM PDT by xsmommy
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To: dubyaismypresident; CholeraJoe
i am still awaiting cj's substantiation of the charge that mancow "schtupped" ED.
93 posted on 08/06/2002 7:52:37 AM PDT by xsmommy
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To: xsmommy
It's been opennly commented upon that they have dated in the past.
94 posted on 08/06/2002 7:57:58 AM PDT by Gabz
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To: RikaStrom
Why try lengthy perorations about Iraq when all you have to do is leak articles like this?

Oh, and I recommend you check out the Rumsfeld quote at the end. The man never ceases to delight me.

95 posted on 08/06/2002 7:59:55 AM PDT by white rose
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To: white rose
"I can't think of anything funnier than a handful of congressmen walking around. They'd have to be there for the next 50 years trying to find something,' said Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld. "It's a joke."

LOL Rumsfeld is the man.

96 posted on 08/06/2002 8:03:41 AM PDT by NeoCaveman
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To: xsmommy
He is engaged? Zounds. Now mebbe he'll quit beeatching all the time about how he cain't get some. You ever check his website? Bwahaha... Suffice it to say I can't view much of it on a school computer... ;)

Yep I do enjoy his radio commentary from time to time. Does he still have Al Roker Junior? That cracked my happy a$$ up...

97 posted on 08/06/2002 8:03:53 AM PDT by maxwell
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To: Gabz
that really astounds me. they do not seem suited at all. he is much better suited to...me...; )
98 posted on 08/06/2002 8:04:32 AM PDT by xsmommy
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To: xsmommy; CholeraJoe
i am still awaiting cj's substantiation of the charge that mancow "schtupped" ED.

What's the big deal ED is doable, she isn't a complete mutt like, Suzy Wetlaufer for instance...YOu can feel confident running off with Mancow, since his taste in women is not in question...

99 posted on 08/06/2002 8:04:52 AM PDT by hobbes1
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To: maxwell
i haven't heard much of him, as i am usually long gone to work by the time his segment comes on Fox, but this AM he did admit to being engaged.
100 posted on 08/06/2002 8:05:30 AM PDT by xsmommy
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