word of the day
02-01-2006, 03:24 PM
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Re: word of the day
Originally Posted by Carla
Todays word.....
malleable \MAL-ee-uh-buhl\, adjective:
1. Capable of being extended or shaped by beating with a hammer, or by the pressure of rollers; -- applied to metals.
2. Capable of being altered or controlled by outside forces; easily influenced.
3. Capable of adjusting to changing circumstances; adaptable.
malleable \MAL-ee-uh-buhl\, adjective:
1. Capable of being extended or shaped by beating with a hammer, or by the pressure of rollers; -- applied to metals.
2. Capable of being altered or controlled by outside forces; easily influenced.
3. Capable of adjusting to changing circumstances; adaptable.
the gas tank on a bike is very malleable!!
02-02-2006, 11:02 AM
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Re: word of the day
Originally Posted by Carla
the gas tank on a bike is very malleable!!
02-18-2006, 11:59 PM
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Re: word of the day
todays word (trying to get back on track here).......
canard \kuh-NAHRD\, noun:
1. An unfounded, false, or fabricated report or story.
2. A horizontal control and stabilizing surface mounted
forward of the main wing of an aircraft.
3. An aircraft whose horizontal stabilizer is mounted forward
of the main wing.
canard \kuh-NAHRD\, noun:
1. An unfounded, false, or fabricated report or story.
2. A horizontal control and stabilizing surface mounted
forward of the main wing of an aircraft.
3. An aircraft whose horizontal stabilizer is mounted forward
of the main wing.
02-19-2006, 11:58 AM
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Re: word of the day
Originally Posted by Carla
todays word (trying to get back on track here).......
canard \kuh-NAHRD\, noun:
1. An unfounded, false, or fabricated report or story.
2. A horizontal control and stabilizing surface mounted
forward of the main wing of an aircraft.
3. An aircraft whose horizontal stabilizer is mounted forward
of the main wing.
canard \kuh-NAHRD\, noun:
1. An unfounded, false, or fabricated report or story.
2. A horizontal control and stabilizing surface mounted
forward of the main wing of an aircraft.
3. An aircraft whose horizontal stabilizer is mounted forward
of the main wing.
its weird how some words can mean 2 totally different things like this one.. oh well.. whatever...
02-21-2006, 12:15 PM
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Re: word of the day
Originally Posted by Carla
todays word...
jovial \JOH-vee-uhl\, adjective:
Merry; joyous; jolly; characterized by mirth or jollity.
jovial \JOH-vee-uhl\, adjective:
Merry; joyous; jolly; characterized by mirth or jollity.
02-22-2006, 12:26 PM
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Re: word of the day
today's word......
salutary \SAL-yuh-ter-ee\, adjective:
1. Producing or contributing to a beneficial effect;
beneficial; advantageous.
2. Wholesome; healthful; promoting health.
salutary \SAL-yuh-ter-ee\, adjective:
1. Producing or contributing to a beneficial effect;
beneficial; advantageous.
2. Wholesome; healthful; promoting health.
02-27-2006, 12:36 AM
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Re: word of the day
Originally Posted by Carla
todays word...
alacrity \uh-LACK-ruh-tee\, noun:
A cheerful or eager readiness or willingness, often manifested
by brisk, lively action or promptness in response.
alacrity \uh-LACK-ruh-tee\, noun:
A cheerful or eager readiness or willingness, often manifested
by brisk, lively action or promptness in response.
I am very alacrity when it comes to meetin fine *** strippers:YEAH . I said it, hopefully in the way the word is supposed to be used!?!?!?!?!?!
08-04-2006, 09:50 AM
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Re: word of the day
I am going to try and continue this thread for a while now that i am back....
todays word is..
prima facie \PRY-muh-FAY-shee; -shuh\, adverb:
1. At first view; on the first appearance.
2. True, valid, or adequate at first sight; as it seems at first sight; ostensible.
3. Self-evident; obvious.
4. (Law) Sufficient to establish a fact or a case unless disproved.
todays word is..
prima facie \PRY-muh-FAY-shee; -shuh\, adverb:
1. At first view; on the first appearance.
2. True, valid, or adequate at first sight; as it seems at first sight; ostensible.
3. Self-evident; obvious.
4. (Law) Sufficient to establish a fact or a case unless disproved.
11-02-2006, 05:58 PM
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Re: word of the day
new word....
ostracize \OS-truh-syz\, transitive verb:
1. To banish or expel from a community or group; to cast out from social, political, or private favor.
2. [Greek Antiquity] To exile by ostracism; to banish by a popular vote, as at Athens.
ostracize \OS-truh-syz\, transitive verb:
1. To banish or expel from a community or group; to cast out from social, political, or private favor.
2. [Greek Antiquity] To exile by ostracism; to banish by a popular vote, as at Athens.
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