https://freerepublic.com/tag/62002/ en-us Thu, 20 Jun 2002 13:59:24 GMT Focus Forum 15 https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/703108/posts 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.... diffident \DIFF-i-duhnt; DIFF-i-dent\, adjective: diffendently; adjective 1. Showing modest reserve; as, "she was diffident when offering a comment on the professor's lecture" 2. Lacking self-confidence; as, "stood in the doorway diffident and abashed"... The Verbivores https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/703108/posts#comment Thu, 20 Jun 2002 13:59:24 GMT