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DaForce
04-18-2006, 02:23 PM
....brachiate.
bra·chi·ate http://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/AHD4/JPG/pron.jpg (https://secure.reference.com/premium/login.html?rd=2&u=http%3A%2F%2Fdictionary.reference.com%2Fsearch%3 Fq%3Dbrachiate) ( P ) Pronunciation Key (http://dictionary.reference.com/help/ahd4/pronkey.html) (brhttp://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/AHD4/GIF/amacr.gifhttp://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/AHD4/GIF/prime.gifkhttp://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/AHD4/GIF/emacr.gif-http://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/AHD4/GIF/ibreve.gift, -http://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/AHD4/GIF/amacr.gifthttp://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/AHD4/GIF/lprime.gif, brhttp://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/AHD4/GIF/abreve.gifkhttp://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/AHD4/GIF/prime.gifhttp://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/AHD4/GIF/emacr.gif-)
adj. Zoology
Having arms or armlike appendages.
intr.v. bra·chi·at·ed, bra·chi·at·ing, bra·chi·ates (-http://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/AHD4/GIF/amacr.gifthttp://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/AHD4/GIF/lprime.gif)
To move by swinging with the arms from one hold to another, as certain apes do.
And I bet you thought I was going to say the word of the day was 'legs', and that you should spread the word. :dunno:
DaForce
04-19-2006, 06:30 AM
Transmogrify
trans·mog·ri·fy http://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/AHD4/JPG/pron.jpg (https://secure.reference.com/premium/login.html?rd=2&u=http%3A%2F%2Fdictionary.reference.com%2Fsearch%3 Fq%3Dtransmogrify) ( P ) Pronunciation Key (http://dictionary.reference.com/help/ahd4/pronkey.html) (trhttp://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/AHD4/GIF/abreve.gifns-mhttp://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/AHD4/GIF/obreve.gifghttp://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/AHD4/GIF/prime.gifrhttp://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/AHD4/GIF/schwa.gif-fhttp://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/AHD4/GIF/imacr.gifhttp://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/AHD4/GIF/lprime.gif, trhttp://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/AHD4/GIF/abreve.gifnz-)
tr.v. trans·mog·ri·fied, trans·mog·ri·fy·ing, trans·mog·ri·fies
To change into a different shape or form, especially one that is fantastic or bizarre. See Synonyms at convert (http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=convert).
neglet
04-19-2006, 06:35 AM
DaForce is trying to transmogrify Cinescape into a more edumacated place.
:D
omicron
04-19-2006, 06:48 AM
ma·tric·u·late ( P ) Pronunciation Key (m-trky-lt)
tr. & intr.v. ma·tric·u·lat·ed, ma·tric·u·lat·ing, ma·tric·u·lates
To admit or be admitted into a group, especially a college or university.
Use in a sentence:Adam's quest for matriculation is simply an excuse to meet the female posters on Cinescape. :lol:
Omi
KingVoyeur
04-19-2006, 02:47 PM
amphigory (AM-fi-gor-ee) noun, also amphigouri
A nonsensical piece of writing, usually in verse form, typically composed
as a parody.
In other words, most of the writing on this site :D :lol:
Jakester
04-19-2006, 07:12 PM
And here I was hoping it would be spatula; not for any particularly naughty reason. I just have had Spongebob on my mind.
DaForce
04-20-2006, 07:18 AM
Pontificate.
pon·tif·i·cate http://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/AHD4/JPG/pron.jpg (https://secure.reference.com/premium/login.html?rd=2&u=http%3A%2F%2Fdictionary.reference.com%2Fsearch%3 Fq%3Dpontificate) ( P ) Pronunciation Key (http://dictionary.reference.com/help/ahd4/pronkey.html) (phttp://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/AHD4/GIF/obreve.gifn-thttp://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/AHD4/GIF/ibreve.giffhttp://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/AHD4/GIF/prime.gifhttp://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/AHD4/GIF/ibreve.gif-khttp://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/AHD4/GIF/ibreve.gift, -khttp://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/AHD4/GIF/amacr.gifthttp://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/AHD4/GIF/lprime.gif)
n.
The office or term of office of a pontiff.
intr.v. pon·tif·i·cat·ed, pon·tif·i·cat·ing, pon·tif·i·cates (-khttp://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/AHD4/GIF/amacr.gifthttp://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/AHD4/GIF/lprime.gif)
To express opinions or judgments in a dogmatic way.
To administer the office of a pontiff.
n : the government of the Roman Catholic Church [syn: papacy (http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=papacy)] v 1: administer a pontifical office 2: talk in a dogmatic and pompous manner; "The new guy, jayce, always pontificates."
DaForce
04-21-2006, 08:37 AM
Algorithmic.
al·go·rithm http://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/AHD4/JPG/pron.jpg (https://secure.reference.com/premium/login.html?rd=2&u=http%3A%2F%2Fdictionary.reference.com%2Fsearch%3 Fq%3Dalgorithmic) ( P ) Pronunciation Key (http://dictionary.reference.com/help/ahd4/pronkey.html) (http://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/AHD4/GIF/abreve.giflhttp://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/AHD4/GIF/prime.gifghttp://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/AHD4/GIF/schwa.gif-rhttp://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/AHD4/GIF/ibreve.gifthhttp://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/AHD4/GIF/lprime.gifhttp://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/AHD4/GIF/schwa.gifm)
n.
A step-by-step problem-solving procedure, especially an established, recursive computational procedure for solving a problem in a finite number of steps.
Jakester was algorithmic in the way that he virtually molested MLB's boobies.
Bill_the_Pony
04-21-2006, 09:30 AM
Ti·ti·ca·ca ( P for Proper :D ) Pronunciation Key (titty-caca! :D ),
A freshwater lake of South America in the Andes on the Bolivia-Peru border.
sickness
04-21-2006, 09:53 AM
Legs
Now go out and spread the word.
ver·bose ( P ) Pronunciation Key (vr-bs)
adj.
Using or containing a great and usually an excessive number of words; wordy.
adj : using or containing too many words; "long-winded (or windy) speakers"; "verbose and ineffective instructional methods"; "newspapers of the day printed long wordy editorials"; "proceedings were delayed by wordy disputes" [syn: long-winded, tedious, windy, wordy]
example: Traz has been known to indulge in the occasional verbose rant.
fastcar
04-21-2006, 12:14 PM
du jour ( P ) Pronunciation Key (dhttp://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/AHD4/GIF/schwa.gif zhhttp://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/AHD4/GIF/oobreve.gifr, dhttp://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/AHD4/GIF/oomacr.gif)
adj.
Prepared for a given day:
Most recent; current:example:
"Ce qui est le mot du jour?"
DaForce
04-21-2006, 12:38 PM
Sorry, I don't speak Italian.
Jakester
04-21-2006, 04:28 PM
I can't take it any more!
BOOBIES! The word of the day is BOOBIES!
Cncrman
04-21-2006, 04:59 PM
http://www.galapagosonline.com/Galapagos_Natural_History/Birds_and_Animals/Birds/bluefoot.jpg
There you go Jake...shhhh, it's all ok now.
Space Tycoon
04-21-2006, 08:01 PM
Coc k?
http://www.algonet.se/~anki-p/tupp.jpg
.
Bill_the_Pony
04-22-2006, 07:40 AM
Anti-Monkey Butt! (http://www.antimonkeybutt.com)
http://www.antimonkeybutt.com/monkey_logo.jpg
Penfold
04-22-2006, 09:16 AM
Krocsyldiphithic. Something which has a krocsyldiph-like quality.
"Krocsyldiphithic" is a hard word to spell.
DaForce
04-22-2006, 10:27 AM
Scalawag.
scal·a·wag http://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/AHD4/JPG/pron.jpg (https://secure.reference.com/premium/login.html?rd=2&u=http%3A%2F%2Fdictionary.reference.com%2Fsearch%3 Fq%3Dscalawag) ( P ) Pronunciation Key (http://dictionary.reference.com/help/ahd4/pronkey.html) (skhttp://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/AHD4/GIF/abreve.giflhttp://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/AHD4/GIF/prime.gifhttp://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/AHD4/GIF/schwa.gif-whttp://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/AHD4/GIF/abreve.gifghttp://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/AHD4/GIF/lprime.gif) also scal·ly·wag (skhttp://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/AHD4/GIF/abreve.giflhttp://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/AHD4/GIF/prime.gifhttp://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/AHD4/GIF/emacr.gif-)
n.
Informal. A reprobate; a rascal.
A white Southerner working for or supporting the federal government during Reconstruction.
Bill has become quite the scalawag in this thread.
Bill_the_Pony
04-22-2006, 11:43 AM
:angry I don' work for no gubbinment! :angry
Lavoruis
04-23-2006, 05:17 PM
the word of the day is WANKER!:D
Bill_the_Pony
04-23-2006, 08:00 PM
:rolleyes:
hal·i·to·sis
Pronunciation: "hal-&-'tO-s&s
Function: noun
The condition of having stale or foul-smelling breath.
Used in a sentence: "Take your halitosis elsewhere." :)
DaForce
04-24-2006, 09:04 AM
Oniomania.
Pronunciation: "O-nE-O-'mA-nE-&
Function: noun
: an abnormal impulse for buying things
Definition: a passion or insane desire to buy things
Etymology: Greek onios `for sale'
Lavouris was an oniomaniac when it came to butt plugs.
.
DaForce
04-24-2006, 11:21 AM
What the hell, I'll giver ya a two fer...
Scatology.
sca·tol·o·gy http://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/AHD4/JPG/pron.jpg (https://secure.reference.com/premium/login.html?rd=2&u=http%3A%2F%2Fdictionary.reference.com%2Fsearch%3 Fq%3Dscatology) ( P ) Pronunciation Key (http://dictionary.reference.com/help/ahd4/pronkey.html) (skhttp://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/AHD4/GIF/abreve.gif-thttp://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/AHD4/GIF/obreve.giflhttp://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/AHD4/GIF/prime.gifhttp://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/AHD4/GIF/schwa.gif-jhttp://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/AHD4/GIF/emacr.gif, skhttp://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/AHD4/GIF/schwa.gif-)
n. pl. sca·tol·o·gies
The study of fecal excrement, as in medicine, paleontology, or biology.
<LI type=a>An obsession with excrement or excretory functions.
The psychiatric study of such an obsession.
Obscene language or literature, especially that dealing pruriently or humorously with excrement and excretory functions.
sca·tol·o·gy (skhttp://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/AHD4/GIF/abreve.gif-thttp://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/AHD4/GIF/obreve.giflhttp://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/AHD4/GIF/prime.gifhttp://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/AHD4/GIF/schwa.gif-jhttp://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/AHD4/GIF/emacr.gif, skhttp://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/AHD4/GIF/schwa.gif-)
n.
The study and analysis of feces for physiological and diagnostic purposes. Also called coprology.
An obsession with excrement or excretory functions.
The psychiatric study of such an obsession.
Main Entry: sca·tol·o·gy
Pronunciation: ska-'täl-&-jE, sk&-
Function: noun
Inflected Form: plural -gies
1 : interest in or treatment of obscene matters especially in literature
2 : the biologically oriented study of excrement (as for taxonomic purposes or for the determination of diet)
scatology
n 1: a preoccupation with scatology
2: (medicine) the chemical analysis of excrement (for medical diagnosis or for paleontological purposes)
The Scientology thread has become scatological in nature.
:wink:
DaForce
04-25-2006, 06:43 AM
Syncretism.
syn·cre·tism http://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/AHD4/JPG/pron.jpg (https://secure.reference.com/premium/login.html?rd=2&u=http%3A%2F%2Fdictionary.reference.com%2Fsearch%3 Fq%3Dsyncretism) ( P ) Pronunciation Key (http://dictionary.reference.com/help/ahd4/pronkey.html) (shttp://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/AHD4/GIF/ibreve.gifnghttp://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/AHD4/GIF/prime.gifkrhttp://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/AHD4/GIF/ibreve.gif-thttp://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/AHD4/GIF/ibreve.gifzhttp://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/AHD4/GIF/lprime.gifhttp://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/AHD4/GIF/schwa.gifm, shttp://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/AHD4/GIF/ibreve.gifnhttp://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/AHD4/GIF/prime.gif-)
n.
Reconciliation or fusion of differing systems of belief, as in philosophy or religion, especially when success is partial or the result is heterogeneous.
Linguistics. The merging of two or more originally different inflectional forms.
syncretism
n 1: the union (or attempted fusion) of different systems of thought or belief (especially in religion or philosophy); "a syncretism of material and immaterial theories"
2: the fusion of originally different inflected forms (resulting in a reduction in the use of inflections)
DaForce
04-26-2006, 08:56 AM
Quixotic.
quix·ot·ic http://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/AHD4/JPG/pron.jpg (https://secure.reference.com/premium/login.html?rd=2&u=http%3A%2F%2Fdictionary.reference.com%2Fsearch%3 Fq%3Dquixotic) ( P ) Pronunciation Key (http://dictionary.reference.com/help/ahd4/pronkey.html) (kwhttp://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/AHD4/GIF/ibreve.gifk-shttp://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/AHD4/GIF/obreve.gifthttp://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/AHD4/GIF/prime.gifhttp://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/AHD4/GIF/ibreve.gifk) also quix·ot·i·cal (-http://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/AHD4/GIF/ibreve.gif-khttp://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/AHD4/GIF/schwa.gifl)
adj.
Caught up in the romance of noble deeds and the pursuit of unreachable goals; idealistic without regard to practicality.
Capricious; impulsive: “At worst his scruples must have been quixotic, not malicious” (Louis Auchincloss).adj : not sensible about practical matters; unrealistic; "as quixotic as a restoration of medieval knighthood"; "a romantic disregard for money"; "a wild-eyed dream of a world state" [syn: romantic (http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=romantic), wild-eyed (http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=wild-eyed)]
DaForce
04-27-2006, 07:18 AM
Crotchety.
crotch·et·y http://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/AHD4/JPG/pron.jpg (https://secure.reference.com/premium/login.html?rd=2&u=http%3A%2F%2Fdictionary.reference.com%2Fsearch%3 Fq%3Dcrotchety) ( P ) Pronunciation Key (http://dictionary.reference.com/help/ahd4/pronkey.html) (krhttp://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/AHD4/GIF/obreve.gifchhttp://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/AHD4/GIF/prime.gifhttp://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/AHD4/GIF/ibreve.gif-thttp://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/AHD4/GIF/emacr.gif)
adj.
Capriciously stubborn or eccentric; perverse.adj : having a difficult and contrary disposition; "a cantankerous and venomous-tongued old lady"- Dorothy Sayers [syn: cantankerous (http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=cantankerous), ornery (http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=ornery)]
:wink:
sickness
04-27-2006, 07:58 AM
Huh huh. Huh huh. You said crotch.
DaForce
04-28-2006, 01:01 PM
Theophany.
the·oph·a·ny http://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/AHD4/JPG/pron.jpg (https://secure.reference.com/premium/login.html?rd=2&u=http%3A%2F%2Fdictionary.reference.com%2Fsearch%3 Fq%3Dtheophany) ( P ) Pronunciation Key (http://dictionary.reference.com/help/ahd4/pronkey.html) (thhttp://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/AHD4/GIF/emacr.gif-http://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/AHD4/GIF/obreve.giffhttp://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/AHD4/GIF/prime.gifhttp://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/AHD4/GIF/schwa.gif-nhttp://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/AHD4/GIF/emacr.gif)
n. pl. the·oph·a·nies
An appearance of a god to a human; a divine manifestation.n : a visible (but not necessarily material) manifestation of a deity to a human person
My theophany usually brings women to their knees.
:dunno:
re·gur·gi·tate ( P ) Pronunciation Key (r-gûrj-tt)
v. re·gur·gi·tat·ed, re·gur·gi·tat·ing, re·gur·gi·tates
v. intr.
To rush or surge back.
v. tr.
To cause to pour back, especially to cast up (partially digested food).
DaForce's narcissism makes me want to regurgitate. Especially when I look at his Duckman.
southpaw
04-29-2006, 06:27 AM
Oh SNAP!
DaForce
04-29-2006, 08:18 AM
re·gur·gi·tate ( P ) Pronunciation Key (r-gûrj-tt)
v. re·gur·gi·tat·ed, re·gur·gi·tat·ing, re·gur·gi·tates
v. intr.
To rush or surge back.
v. tr.
To cause to pour back, especially to cast up (partially digested food).
DaForce's narcissism makes me want to regurgitate. Especially when I look at his Duckman.
Baby, don't knock it till you've tried it. :wink:
:D
Baby, don't knock it till you've tried it. :wink:
:D
Lol. What makes you think I haven't? :wink:
DaForce
04-30-2006, 09:33 AM
Lol. What makes you think I haven't? :wink:
I may have remembered. :wink:
DaForce
05-01-2006, 08:48 AM
Homunculus.
ho·mun·cu·lus http://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/AHD4/JPG/pron.jpg (https://secure.reference.com/premium/login.html?rd=2&u=http%3A%2F%2Fdictionary.reference.com%2Fsearch%3 Fq%3Dhomunculus) ( P ) Pronunciation Key (http://dictionary.reference.com/help/ahd4/pronkey.html) (hhttp://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/AHD4/GIF/omacr.gif-mhttp://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/AHD4/GIF/ubreve.gifnghttp://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/AHD4/GIF/prime.gifkyhttp://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/AHD4/GIF/schwa.gif-lhttp://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/AHD4/GIF/schwa.gifs, hhttp://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/AHD4/GIF/schwa.gif-)
n. pl. ho·mun·cu·li (-lhttp://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/AHD4/GIF/imacr.gifhttp://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/AHD4/GIF/lprime.gif)
A diminutive human.
A miniature, fully formed individual believed by adherents of the early biological theory of preformation to be present in the sperm cell.
Only Romy's personality was homunculus.
Stephen
05-01-2006, 11:42 AM
Homunculus.
ho·mun·cu·lus http://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/AHD4/JPG/pron.jpg (https://secure.reference.com/premium/login.html?rd=2&u=http%3A%2F%2Fdictionary.reference.com%2Fsearch%3 Fq%3Dhomunculus) ( P ) Pronunciation Key (http://dictionary.reference.com/help/ahd4/pronkey.html) (hhttp://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/AHD4/GIF/omacr.gif-mhttp://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/AHD4/GIF/ubreve.gifnghttp://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/AHD4/GIF/prime.gifkyhttp://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/AHD4/GIF/schwa.gif-lhttp://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/AHD4/GIF/schwa.gifs, hhttp://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/AHD4/GIF/schwa.gif-)
n. pl. ho·mun·cu·li (-lhttp://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/AHD4/GIF/imacr.gifhttp://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/AHD4/GIF/lprime.gif)
A diminutive human.
A miniature, fully formed individual believed by adherents of the early biological theory of preformation to be present in the sperm cell.
Only Romy's personality was homunculus.
So dude, are you a homu? you are, arent you. HOMU!
DaForce
05-02-2006, 11:11 AM
Daedal.
dae·dal http://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/AHD4/JPG/pron.jpg (https://secure.reference.com/premium/login.html?rd=2&u=http%3A%2F%2Fdictionary.reference.com%2Fsearch%3 Fq%3Ddaedal) ( P ) Pronunciation Key (http://dictionary.reference.com/help/ahd4/pronkey.html) (dhttp://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/AHD4/GIF/emacr.gifdhttp://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/AHD4/GIF/prime.gifl)
adj.
Ingenious and complex in design or function; intricate.
Finely or skillfully made or employed; artistic.adj : complex and ingenious in design or function; "the daedal hand of nature" n : (Greek mythology) an Athenian inventor who built the Labyrinth of Minos; to escape the Labyrinth he fashioned wings for himself and his sone Icarus [syn: Daedalus (http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=daedalus), Daedal (http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=daedal)]
Scotia
05-02-2006, 03:45 PM
Ho·ser ( P ) Pronunciation Key (hzr)
n. Canadian Slang
A clumsy, boorish person, especially an uncouth, beer-drinking man.
DaForce
05-04-2006, 07:48 AM
Mien.
mien http://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/AHD4/JPG/pron.jpg (https://secure.reference.com/premium/login.html?rd=2&u=http%3A%2F%2Fdictionary.reference.com%2Fsearch%3 Fq%3Dmien) ( P ) Pronunciation Key (http://dictionary.reference.com/help/ahd4/pronkey.html) (mhttp://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/AHD4/GIF/emacr.gifn)
n.
Bearing or manner, especially as it reveals an inner state of mind: “He was a Vietnam veteran with a haunted mien” (James Traub).
An appearance or aspect.
Trazalca
05-05-2006, 07:22 AM
Perspicacity
per·spi·cac·i·ty n.
Acuteness of perception, discernment, or understanding.
n 1: intelligence manifested by being astute (as in business dealings) [syn: shrewdness, astuteness, perspicaciousness] 2: the capacity to assess situations or circumstances shrewdly and to draw sound conclusions [syn: judgment, judgement, sound judgment, sound judgement]
I, Traz, of sound mind and body, have exclaimed yet another moment of
unadulterated perspicacity within the television forum for the fantastic
Supernatural thread in its defense. Swipe if you dare. (http://messageboard.cinescape.com/cinescape/forums/showthread.php?p=15578#post15578) :smirk:
(post #33)
DaForce
05-05-2006, 11:28 AM
Execrable.
ex·e·cra·ble http://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/AHD4/JPG/pron.jpg (https://secure.reference.com/premium/login.html?rd=2&u=http%3A%2F%2Fdictionary.reference.com%2Fsearch%3 Fq%3Dexecrable) ( P ) Pronunciation Key (http://dictionary.reference.com/help/ahd4/pronkey.html) (http://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/AHD4/GIF/ebreve.gifkhttp://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/AHD4/GIF/prime.gifshttp://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/AHD4/GIF/ibreve.gif-krhttp://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/AHD4/GIF/schwa.gif-bhttp://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/AHD4/GIF/schwa.gifl)
adj.
Deserving of execration; hateful.
Extremely inferior; very bad: an execrable meal.
DaForce
05-06-2006, 11:15 AM
Theriac.
the·ri·ac
Pronunciation: 'thir-E-"ak
Function: noun
\The"ri*ac\, Theriaca \The*ri"a*ca\, n. [L. theriaca an antidote against the bite of serpents, Gr. ?: cf. F. th['e]riaque. See Treacle (http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=treacle).] 1. (Old Med.) An ancient composition esteemed efficacious against the effects of poison; especially, a certain compound of sixty-four drugs, prepared, pulverized, and reduced by means of honey to an electuary; -- called also theriaca Andromachi (http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=theriaca%20andromachi), and Venice treacle (http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=venice%20treacle).
2. Treacle; molasses. --British Pharm.
DaForce
05-09-2006, 03:37 PM
Plashy.
\Plash"y\, a. [From 1st Plash (http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=plash).] 1. Watery; abounding with puddles; splashy. ``Plashy fens.'' --Milton. ``The plashy earth.'' --Wordsworth.
2. Specked, as if plashed with color. --Keats.
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