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Re: Word of the Day
by PKMKII on Thu Apr 19, 2012 8:39 pm
picaresque
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1. pertaining to, characteristic of, or characterized by a form of prose fiction, originally developed in Spain, in which the adventures of an engagingly roguish hero are described in a series of usually humorous or satiric episodes that often depict, in realistic detail, the everyday life of the common people: picaresque novel; picaresque hero.
2. of, pertaining to, or resembling rogues.
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1. pertaining to, characteristic of, or characterized by a form of prose fiction, originally developed in Spain, in which the adventures of an engagingly roguish hero are described in a series of usually humorous or satiric episodes that often depict, in realistic detail, the everyday life of the common people: picaresque novel; picaresque hero.
2. of, pertaining to, or resembling rogues.
"How is it that hardly any major religion has looked at science and concluded, 'This is better than we thought! The Universe is much bigger than our prophets said, grander, more subtle, more elegant. God must be even greater than we dreamed'? Instead they say, 'No, no, no! My god is a little god, and I want him to stay that way.'" - Carl Sagan
"To doubt everything or to believe everything are two equally convenient solutions; both dispense with the necessity of reflection." - Henri Poincaré
"To doubt everything or to believe everything are two equally convenient solutions; both dispense with the necessity of reflection." - Henri Poincaré
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Re: Word of the Day
by pieces o'nine on Thu Apr 19, 2012 8:59 pm
picardesque
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1. pertaining to, characteristic of, or characterized by a form of next-gen fiction, originally developed by Gene Roddenberry, in which the adventures of an engagingly stuffy hero are described in a series of usually humorous or dramatic episodes that often depict, in realistic detail, the everyday life of the common people: picardesque novel; picardesque hero.
2. of, pertaining to, or resembling Jean-Luc Picard.
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1. pertaining to, characteristic of, or characterized by a form of next-gen fiction, originally developed by Gene Roddenberry, in which the adventures of an engagingly stuffy hero are described in a series of usually humorous or dramatic episodes that often depict, in realistic detail, the everyday life of the common people: picardesque novel; picardesque hero.
2. of, pertaining to, or resembling Jean-Luc Picard.
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Re: Word of the Day
by DavidH on Fri Apr 20, 2012 4:39 am
pokeresque
- adj. medical
appearing to have taken certain blue pills
- adj. medical
appearing to have taken certain blue pills
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Re: Word of the Day
by Ravi Oli on Fri Apr 20, 2012 4:44 am
DavidH wrote:pokeresque
- adj. medical
appearing to have taken certain blue pills
also descriptive of facial expression after botox treatment
Send lawyers, guns and money...
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Re: Word of the Day
by PKMKII on Fri Apr 20, 2012 11:29 pm
plenary
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1. full; complete; entire; absolute; unqualified: plenary powers.
2. attended by all qualified members; fully constituted: a plenary session of Congress.
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3. a plenary session, meeting, or the like.
-adjective
1. full; complete; entire; absolute; unqualified: plenary powers.
2. attended by all qualified members; fully constituted: a plenary session of Congress.
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3. a plenary session, meeting, or the like.
"How is it that hardly any major religion has looked at science and concluded, 'This is better than we thought! The Universe is much bigger than our prophets said, grander, more subtle, more elegant. God must be even greater than we dreamed'? Instead they say, 'No, no, no! My god is a little god, and I want him to stay that way.'" - Carl Sagan
"To doubt everything or to believe everything are two equally convenient solutions; both dispense with the necessity of reflection." - Henri Poincaré
"To doubt everything or to believe everything are two equally convenient solutions; both dispense with the necessity of reflection." - Henri Poincaré
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Re: Word of the Day
by PKMKII on Sat Apr 21, 2012 12:36 pm
nasho
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1. compulsory military training; conscription
2. a conscript
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1. compulsory military training; conscription
2. a conscript
"How is it that hardly any major religion has looked at science and concluded, 'This is better than we thought! The Universe is much bigger than our prophets said, grander, more subtle, more elegant. God must be even greater than we dreamed'? Instead they say, 'No, no, no! My god is a little god, and I want him to stay that way.'" - Carl Sagan
"To doubt everything or to believe everything are two equally convenient solutions; both dispense with the necessity of reflection." - Henri Poincaré
"To doubt everything or to believe everything are two equally convenient solutions; both dispense with the necessity of reflection." - Henri Poincaré
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Re: Word of the Day
by PKMKII on Sun Apr 22, 2012 7:07 pm
katzenjammer
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1. the discomfort and illness experienced as the aftereffects of excessive drinking; hangover.
2. uneasiness; anguish; distress.
3. uproar; clamor: His speech produced a public katzenjammer.
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1. the discomfort and illness experienced as the aftereffects of excessive drinking; hangover.
2. uneasiness; anguish; distress.
3. uproar; clamor: His speech produced a public katzenjammer.
"How is it that hardly any major religion has looked at science and concluded, 'This is better than we thought! The Universe is much bigger than our prophets said, grander, more subtle, more elegant. God must be even greater than we dreamed'? Instead they say, 'No, no, no! My god is a little god, and I want him to stay that way.'" - Carl Sagan
"To doubt everything or to believe everything are two equally convenient solutions; both dispense with the necessity of reflection." - Henri Poincaré
"To doubt everything or to believe everything are two equally convenient solutions; both dispense with the necessity of reflection." - Henri Poincaré
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Re: Word of the Day
by Alan Dente on Sun Apr 22, 2012 9:30 pm
Anaglyptography
The art of engraving so as to give the subject an embossed appearance
The art of engraving so as to give the subject an embossed appearance
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Re: Word of the Day
by pieces o'nine on Mon Apr 23, 2012 12:18 am
Katzenjammer Kids
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1. Part of old comic book collection at Grandma & Grandpa B's house.
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1. Part of old comic book collection at Grandma & Grandpa B's house.
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Re: Word of the Day
by PKMKII on Mon Apr 23, 2012 12:43 pm
guillemet
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one of two marks, « or », used in French, Italian, and Russian printing to enclose quotations.
-noun
one of two marks, « or », used in French, Italian, and Russian printing to enclose quotations.
"How is it that hardly any major religion has looked at science and concluded, 'This is better than we thought! The Universe is much bigger than our prophets said, grander, more subtle, more elegant. God must be even greater than we dreamed'? Instead they say, 'No, no, no! My god is a little god, and I want him to stay that way.'" - Carl Sagan
"To doubt everything or to believe everything are two equally convenient solutions; both dispense with the necessity of reflection." - Henri Poincaré
"To doubt everything or to believe everything are two equally convenient solutions; both dispense with the necessity of reflection." - Henri Poincaré
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Re: Word of the Day
by PKMKII on Tue Apr 24, 2012 4:00 pm
comorbid
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pertaining to two diseases which occur together, such as ADHD and depression.
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pertaining to two diseases which occur together, such as ADHD and depression.
"How is it that hardly any major religion has looked at science and concluded, 'This is better than we thought! The Universe is much bigger than our prophets said, grander, more subtle, more elegant. God must be even greater than we dreamed'? Instead they say, 'No, no, no! My god is a little god, and I want him to stay that way.'" - Carl Sagan
"To doubt everything or to believe everything are two equally convenient solutions; both dispense with the necessity of reflection." - Henri Poincaré
"To doubt everything or to believe everything are two equally convenient solutions; both dispense with the necessity of reflection." - Henri Poincaré
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Re: Word of the Day
by PKMKII on Wed Apr 25, 2012 12:41 pm
valise
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a small piece of luggage that can be carried by hand, used to hold clothing, toilet articles, etc.; suitcase; traveling bag.
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a small piece of luggage that can be carried by hand, used to hold clothing, toilet articles, etc.; suitcase; traveling bag.
"How is it that hardly any major religion has looked at science and concluded, 'This is better than we thought! The Universe is much bigger than our prophets said, grander, more subtle, more elegant. God must be even greater than we dreamed'? Instead they say, 'No, no, no! My god is a little god, and I want him to stay that way.'" - Carl Sagan
"To doubt everything or to believe everything are two equally convenient solutions; both dispense with the necessity of reflection." - Henri Poincaré
"To doubt everything or to believe everything are two equally convenient solutions; both dispense with the necessity of reflection." - Henri Poincaré
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Re: Word of the Day
by PKMKII on Thu Apr 26, 2012 12:48 pm
copolymer
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a chemical compound of high molecular weight produced by polymerizing two or more different monomers together.
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a chemical compound of high molecular weight produced by polymerizing two or more different monomers together.
"How is it that hardly any major religion has looked at science and concluded, 'This is better than we thought! The Universe is much bigger than our prophets said, grander, more subtle, more elegant. God must be even greater than we dreamed'? Instead they say, 'No, no, no! My god is a little god, and I want him to stay that way.'" - Carl Sagan
"To doubt everything or to believe everything are two equally convenient solutions; both dispense with the necessity of reflection." - Henri Poincaré
"To doubt everything or to believe everything are two equally convenient solutions; both dispense with the necessity of reflection." - Henri Poincaré
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