Word For The Day 9/06/02 Friday

webster merriam; dictionary.com | 9/06/02 | 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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probity\'prO-b&-tE \, n:
1.adherence to the highest principles and ideals
2.Complete and confirmed integrity
“He was a gentlemanly Georgian, a person of early American probity” (Mary McGrory).

Etymology:Middle English probite, from Old French, from Latin probitas, from probus, upright, good. See per1 in Indo-European Roots.

Usage:Usage: Probity denotes unimpeachable honesty and virtue, shown especially by the performance of those obligations, called imperfect, which the laws of the state do not reach, and can not enforce. Integrity denotes a whole-hearted honesty, and especially that which excludes all injustice that might favor one's self. It has a peculiar reference to uprightness in mutual dealings, transfer of property, and the execution of trusts for others.

Good Morning, class. Today ,you may use probity or it's opposite, improbity.

[Robert A Cook PE]

Good job....Thanks.

[WhyisaTexasgirlinPA]

I know I will regret asking this.....but "No, what do they say about Scotch drinkers?"...........

[wingnuts'nbolts]

Good morning, mistress Bella, my but you have early morning energy!

It would appear that The frayed, limphaired, unkempt Mao Suited former first lady is once again searching for a new more well groomed coiff with which to wow us. She is polling to see if her new probituous look suckers us in, thereby increasing her wannabe Evita chances for her run at the Presidency. Actually she looks more like Eva Braun.

Unfortunately, Evita had class, dazzle and a husband crazy for her while reaching the pinnacle of the third world countries, as benevolent maternal leader. Hillary has none of the above. The look she has acheived is that of Hanna Hausfrau.

Thank heavens that the need to drill holes in her skull was aleviated by the always useful and probity lending headband with suit to match, in the effort to keep the braided thing in place. Unless, of course. it it alive and hanging on for dear life. It looks as if it could be! A living braided hairband!

A look that would really suit her, and Martha equally, is a total removal of her head. Now that's a look!

[Neets]

Funny?? I think it's a deep case of paranoia...LOL.

[CholeraJoe]

Lushes, they are.

You sound like Yoda.

[lds23]

Ouch.

Don't tell anyone, but I had the Niners on my pick sheet for this week. I may still root for the Giants, but I'm not STUpid.

[hobbes1]

What was the spread?

[xsmommy]

this is interesting. what a cool job to have!

[WhyisaTexasgirlinPA]

Yes

[LonePalm]

Being two time zones ahead of South Dakota, NJ will get the first shot.

This will only serve to make Thune's win even more bitter for Tom Douchel. Now he will have to coax 2+ Republicans to defect simultaneously. A much harder task.

NJ, it's time to put out the Torch!

Garde la Foi, mes amis! Nous nous sommes les sauveurs de la République! Maintenant et Toujours!
(Keep the Faith, my friends! We are the saviors of the Republic! Now and Forever!)
LonePalm, le Républicain du verre cassé (The Broken Glass Republican)

[hobbes1]

He came dancing across the water
With his galleons and guns
Looking for the new world
In that palace in the sun.

On the shore lay Montezuma
With his coca leaves and pearls
In his halls he often wondered
With the secrets of the worlds.

And his subjects gathered 'round him
Like the leaves around a tree
In their clothes of many colors
For the angry gods to see.

And the women all were beautiful
And the men stood straight and strong
They offered life in sacrifice
So that others could go on.

Hate was just a legend
And war was never known
The people worked together
And they lifted many stones.

They carried them to the flatlands
And they died along the way
But they built up with their bare hands
What we still can't do today.

And I know she's living there
And she loves me to this day
I still can't remember when
Or how I lost my way.

He came dancing across the water
Cortez, Cortez
What a killer.

[WhyisaTexasgirlinPA]

What's this "we" stuff mister? lol..........

[Argh]

I prefer "Blame Canada".

[NeoCaveman]

This will only serve to make Thune's win even more bitter for Tom Douchel. Now he will have to coax 2+ Republicans to defect simultaneously. A much harder task.

If we can get the margin to three, we'll probably be safe from defectors.

[NeoCaveman]

I prefer "Blame Canada".

That's a classic if I've ever heard one.

[WhyisaTexasgirlinPA]

I pretty much assume that anyone who posts to you is a lush.......... but then, who am I to point bottles? lol

[Argh]

I love it!