Word For The Day 9/05/02

9/05/02 | me

[Bella_Bru]

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....

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invidious\In*vid"i*ous\, a:
In*vid\"i*ous*ly, adv. -- In*vid\"i*ous*ness, n.
1. Worthy of envy; desirable; enviable.
Agamemnon found it an invidious affair to give the preference to any one of the Grecian heroes. --Broome.

Etymology: From Latin invidisus, envious, hostile, from invidia, envy.

Good Morning Class. Welcome to School!

[xsmommy]

can't rightly say, as i am not familiar with that of which you speak...

[Gabz]

And people wonder why I want to move.

On the bright side - the drug dealers that were across the street are finally gone. It's actually been peaceful around here the past few days!!!!!

[hobbes1]

Would you like to see?

[xsmommy]

well thank goodness for small favors! i really need to be grateful that all i have to worry about in my neighborhood is the bad influence of my hillrat neighbors who don't make their kids wear helmets when they ride bikes/skateboard/or scooter.

[xsmommy]

xshub just reported that Priscilla Owens went the way of Charles Pickering, in the 5th. They killed her nomination flat out.

[xsmommy]

i hope to God they do a recess appt for her.

[Gabz]

Grow up - stuffed one.

[hobbes1]

Bastards. How long can this Bull$hit go on.

I only pray that if we take back the Senate in Nov, he has the In your face attitude to renominate Both, as well as Judge Bork.

As his first order of Business, after Election Day.

[christine]

xs gets to see? see what? i am so invidious! ;)

[hobbes1]

: P

[xsmommy]

oh please don't deprive christine!

[xsmommy]

i agree that it is patently unfair that i be singled out for such a treat! i am urging him to play fair!

[NeoCaveman]

xshub just reported that Priscilla Owens went the way of Charles Pickering, in the 5th. They killed her nomination flat out.

This is why we need the Senate back, even if it means adding a...yick...Rino.

[Argh]

Hey, guys, is there some reason they scheduled a game tonight, 49ers-Giants? I see there's still a Sunday night game scheduled this week.

[hobbes1]

Ladies, Ladies, please I am flattered, but no need to fight.

[hobbes1]

TV MONEY!

cash is King baby!

[xsmommy]

oh my eyes are really ready to roll out of my skull....!

[xsmommy]

ITA, dubs honey.

[hobbes1]

Should I ease up a bit.... ; )

[xsmommy]

you are an unbelievable jack@$$./