Posted on 09/30/2002 5:00:30 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....
precocious \pri-KOH-shus\, adjective:
precociously; adverb
precocity, precociousness; noun
1. Characterized by or characteristic of exceptionally early development or maturity (especially in mental aptitude); as, "a precocious child"; "a precocious achievement."
2. (Botany) Flowering or fruiting early.
3. 1. Ripe or mature before the proper or natural time; early or prematurely ripe or developed; as, precocious trees.
After demonstrating a precocious aptitude for music, he was sent at a young age to the Leo Miller Studio for instruction in piano.
--James T. Fisher, Dr. America: The Lives of Thomas A. Dooley, 1927-1961
Etymology: Latin praecoc-, praecox early ripening, precocious, from prae- + coquere to cook. Date: 1650
You know, don't you, that you now have to measure his index finger size ...... to see how forward-thinking he actually is.
Can't trust his show size any more.
(Er, show shape.)
(Rather, shape that shoes....)
(Excuse me, Shapely shoe size ....)
Hey guess what *I* did today! Took that goldurned ol' magnesium sample out, that's what... Gettin' down with copper next... YEEEEEEHAAAAAAAA!!!
A surgeon went to check on his blonde patient after an operation. She was awake, so he examined her.
She asked, "How long will it be before I am able to have a normal sex life again, Doctor?" The Surgeon seemed to pause which alarmed the girl. "What's the matter Doctor? I will be alright , won't I?"
He replied, "Yes, you'll be fine. It's just that no one has ever asked me that question after having their tonsils out!"
Well his staff is not as smart as you. He's trying to get a new candidate on the ballot via the courts.
This is not good news, this is a Democrat Dirty Trick(TM)
jaunty my butt! if you are jaunty at 4am, i guarantee you are going to be dragging your behind by mid afternoon at the latest!
If Torriscumbag resigns, within 30 days, McGreedy CAN name a replacement and cancel the race, till 2003.
(though SCOTUS MIGHT take a dim view of that) my take not the Judges.
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