Word For The Day, Wednesday, 9/11/02

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[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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revanche\r-vänch, -väsh\, n:
re·vanchism (-vänchz-m, -väshz-) n.
re·vanchist adj. & n.
re·vanch·istic adj.

1.The act of retaliating; revenge.
2.A usually political policy, as of a nation or an ethnic group, intended to regain lost territory or standing.

Etymology:French, from Old French revancher, to revenge : re-, re- + vengier, vencher, to avenge; see revenge.

Good Morning, students. If you have any graphics you would like to post, please do. If you would like to memorialize a loved one you may have lost, please do.

[camle]

I tried to get "Stella at the heel" but couldn't find the words. Us Pollacks can dig that one! Had to settle for this one, which was a close second. Now I got it stuck in my head. This otta be good at this morning's strategy session.

[Constitution Day]

Good morning. You the new teacher?

[camle]

tried to wriggle free to grab lunch or dinner with you and the hubby, but "they" don't want me to fraternize when I'm in DC. don't want me to pass anything along. idiots.

[Bella_Bru]

The re-tread was intentional. It is a fittin word.

Let's stop the hand-wringing and get to business.

[CholeraJoe]

With the relocation of Central Command Headquarters to Qatar can revanche be far behind?

United States Central Command:
Helping Muslims Meet Allah Since 1990.

[Bella_Bru]

Thank you!

[xsmommy]

stella is an extremely POLACK name. i had an aunt named that, actually. Stanley aka "stush" is another polack biggie.

[xsmommy]

oh but i would make you tell me ALL the secrets!!

[WhyisaTexasgirlinPA]

I'm a little melancholy today - just wanting to wish health, happiness, and safety to all my "Word" friends.........

(also covering my @$$ from anyone I forgot to list on the ping......... )

[Bella_Bru]

Where have you been? ;-)

I am a sub til Miss Rika has her job all straightened out.

[Bella_Bru]

A+. And a good point.

[xsmommy]

a most decidely UNsapphic hug for you, txgirl. it is an odd day today. i am shunning all ceremony, pomp and circumstance and news coverage, save for FR. drove by the Pentagon this AM and teared up for no reason.

[xsmommy]

CD=chronic truant.; )

[maxwell]

Hey dude how come I never make it into the song... [sniffle] [snortle]

[hobbes1]

I am a sub til Miss Rika has her job all straightened out.

Then you go back to Dom ?

[Constitution Day]

Bella, xs:

Yes, I am a chronic truant.
I knew Miss Rika had a new job but have just not been coming to class.
I've been putting in some REALLY long hours trying to meet a deadline before my boss goes to China.

Last night I left the office at 8:30. :(

[WhyisaTexasgirlinPA]

Oops.......please see #29......... you are listed there under "covering my @$$)"........ ;^)

But I meant it for you....honestly I did..........

[Consort]

¿Does revanche = reconquista?

[Bella_Bru]

I just KNEW I should have typed substitute all the way out. No, I am not a switch. I still hold the whip.

[xsmommy]

okay, you deserve a pity party...

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