Word For The Day, July 4th, 2003

The Verbivores | 7/4/03 | Teacher

[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....

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apercu \A`per`[,c]u\ ([.a]`p[^a]r`s[.u]), noun:
apercus; noun, pl.

1. A discerning perception; an insight:
2. A short outline or summary; a synopsis.
3. A first view or glance, or the perception or estimation so obtained; an immediate apprehension or insight, appreciative rather than analytic.
4. Hence, a brief or detached view; conspectus; sketch.

"Her schmoozy but magisterial aperçus inspired widespread emulation among the young" (Roy Blount, Jr.)

The main object being to develop the several aper[,c]us or insights which furnish the method of such psychology. --W. T. Harris.

A series of partial and more or less disparate aper[,c]us or outlooks; each for itself a center of experience. --James Ward.

Etymology: [French, from past participle of apercevoir, to perceive : a-, to (from Latin ad-. See ad-) + percevoir, to perceive (from Old French perceivre. See perceive).]

[xsmommy]

why do people think that getting naked, resolves their complaints???

[SeaDragon]

why do people think that getting naked, resolves their complaints???

because nobody wants to see them naked and they hope that whatever the complaint is, it will be fixed sooner.............

[xsmommy]

next time that i get POd about something, i am going to threaten to get naked, or maybe i will just get naked w/o threatening? which do you think is more effective? i know the libs will P me O about something, probably tomorrow, if not later tonight!

[SeaDragon]

i think you should threaten first. it gives them a chance to solve the problem.................

LOLOL

[Gabz]

That is gross.

[secret garden]

I always hope they lay down in a field of poison ivy.

[Slip18]

President Bush was adorable as a young man! He's ain't too shabby now, either.

[Slip18]

They are exhibitionists getting in their 15 minutes of fame.

[Slip18]

Diamondbacks beat the Dodgers tonight. We're 2 for 3 in the series! Whooooppppieeeeee! Tough opponent, though.

[Slip18]

Oh, that hurts. Might give them that suntanned look, do you think?

[Slip18]

Great thread from Carlo3b!

[secret garden]

Knock-knock, anybody home? Am I first in line this morning?

[xsmommy]

i peeped in earlier but was running late and didn't say anything, so you can be first in line : )

[xsmommy]

Kerry's LOVEY, Burce Colley, is sticking with wifey, and kerry's feelings are hurt. : (

[Gabz]

Good morning!!!

[xsmommy]

hi, i am working on opening a classroom, guys.

[Gabz]

Good for you!!!

[Conspiracy Guy]

OK. Let's make today's assignment to see who can write the biggest personal attack on Jimmy Valentine. The word needs to be Ritalin.