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A.Word.A.Day--shamble Pronunciation: WAV or RealAudio shamble (SHAM-buhl) verb intr. To walk in an awkward, lazy, or unsteady manner, shuffling the feet. noun A shuffling gait. [Probably from obsolete shamble, awkward, ungainly, from Middle English schamil, butcher's table.] "Zinnemann: In terms of the movement of the various ceremonies we needed people who could respond to rhythm, not just extras who would shamble around." Neve, Brian, A past master of his craft: an interview with Fred Zinnemann. (filmmaker), Cineaste, 1 Jan 1997. This week's theme: verbs. X-Bonus There are two kinds of light--the glow that illuminates, and the glare that obscures. -James Thurber

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