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Previous Thread Next Thread Print Thread Page 87 of 101 1 2 … 85 86 87 88 89 … 100 101 Go to page... APO-CALYPSO - latest music rage from the Caribbean wofahulicodoc #232548 07/26/23 05:07 PM Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 10,710 Likes: 2 Worcester, MA W wofahulicodoc OP Carpal Tunnel OP wofahulicodoc Carpal Tunnel W Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 10,710 Likes: 2 Worcester, MA APOCALYPSE PRONUNCIATION: (uh-POK-uh-lips) MEANING: noun: 1. The destruction of the world. 2. Any widespread destruction or disaster. 3. A massive, decisive conflict. 4. A prophecy. ETYMOLOGY: From Latin apocalypsis (revelation), from Greek apokalypsis (revelation), from apo- (un-) + kalyptein (to cover). Earliest documented use: 1384. ______________________ CAPOCALYPSE - a catastrophic civil war within the Mafia APICALYPSE - the peak of a closed ovoid curve; a portmanteau of apex + ellipse AVOCALYPSE - the mouth of one who has just been rendered speechless Copy Link to Clipboard Share Post on Facebook Share Post on Twitter [b]REXODUS[/b] - Hail to KIng Odus! wofahulicodoc #232553 07/28/23 04:06 AM Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 10,710 Likes: 2 Worcester, MA W wofahulicodoc OP Carpal Tunnel OP wofahulicodoc Carpal Tunnel W Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 10,710 Likes: 2 Worcester, MA EXODUS - PRONUNCIATION: (EK-suh-duhs) MEANING: noun: A large scale departure or emigration. ETYMOLOGY: From Latin, from Greek exodos (the road out), from ex- (out) + hodos (way, road, journey), which also gave us odometer, electrode, diode, episode, method, and synod. Earliest documented use: 1000. _________________________ EX-ONUS - former spouse is to blame EX-MODUS - previous way of doing things IXODUS - order of deer ticks, in scientific classification Copy Link to Clipboard Share Post on Facebook Share Post on Twitter CARUSADE - performance by a magnificent tenor wofahulicodoc #232558 07/31/23 01:56 AM Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 10,710 Likes: 2 Worcester, MA W wofahulicodoc OP Carpal Tunnel OP wofahulicodoc Carpal Tunnel W Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 10,710 Likes: 2 Worcester, MA CRUSADE PRONUNCIATION: (kroo-SAYD) MEANING: noun: A zealous effort for an idea or cause. verb intr.: To engage in a zealous effort. ETYMOLOGY: A blend of Spanish cruzada + French croisade, both ultimately from Latin crux (cross). Earliest documented use: 1577. __________________________ CRUSAIDE - someone to assist you in making sure your wine is truly a product of Burgundy CRUISADE - relentless campaign to go on a week-long all-inclusive vacation on a boat TRUSADE - a real sadist Copy Link to Clipboard Share Post on Facebook Share Post on Twitter BENIGNANT - "You're sentient!" said the Hive Queen wofahulicodoc #232561 07/31/23 02:02 PM Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 10,710 Likes: 2 Worcester, MA W wofahulicodoc OP Carpal Tunnel OP wofahulicodoc Carpal Tunnel W Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 10,710 Likes: 2 Worcester, MA BENIGNANT PRONUNCIATION: (bih/buh-NIG-nuhnt) MEANING: adjective: 1. Kind and gracious. 2. Beneficial. 3. Not harmful. ETYMOLOGY: Modeled after the word malignant. From benign, from Old French benigne, from Latin bene (well) + gignere (to beget). Earliest documented use: 1782. ______________________ BENIGNANU - 1. My name is Mork; I come from the planet Ork and I mean you no harm; 2. I'm the Administrator of this website and I mean you no harm) BENI-GNAT - an insect once thought to be a nuisance that turns out to be good for the environment "BEN? I GO"-ANT - inclined to say "Mr Franklin? I'll get it" Copy Link to Clipboard Share Post on Facebook Share Post on Twitter FOR GETTEY - ... J. Paul will appreciate this wofahulicodoc #232562 08/01/23 10:36 PM Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 10,710 Likes: 2 Worcester, MA W wofahulicodoc OP Carpal Tunnel OP wofahulicodoc Carpal Tunnel W Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 10,710 Likes: 2 Worcester, MA FORGETTERY PRONUNCIATION: (fuhr-GET-uh-ree) MEANING: noun: 1. The capacity to forget easily. 2. A poor memory. ETYMOLOGY: Patterned after memory. From English forget, from Old English forgietan (to forget), from for- (away) + get (to grasp). Earliest documented use: 1860. ___________________________ FORGET TERRY - who's that old Steeler QB? FORGEATERY - where to grab a bite at the Ironworks FORE-GETTERY - staff who chase errant golf balls Copy Link to Clipboard Share Post on Facebook Share Post on Twitter END HARKEN - stop paying attention wofahulicodoc #232563 08/03/23 02:11 AM Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 10,710 Likes: 2 Worcester, MA W wofahulicodoc OP Carpal Tunnel OP wofahulicodoc Carpal Tunnel W Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 10,710 Likes: 2 Worcester, MA ENDARKEN PRONUNCIATION: (en-DARK-uhn) MEANING: verb tr.: To make dark, less clear, or gloomy. ETYMOLOGY: From en- (to cause to) + dark, from Old English deorc (dark). Earliest documented use: 1569. Its counterpart, implying to bring light or clarity, is enlighten. ______________________________ END ARLEN - destroy the career of the composer of Over the Rainbow ENDiRKEN - to equip with a short Scottish dagger ENDEAR KEN - make Barbie's friend better-liked Copy Link to Clipboard Share Post on Facebook Share Post on Twitter PENDULTIMATUM - ultimatum be hanged wofahulicodoc #232570 08/06/23 09:53 PM Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 10,710 Likes: 2 Worcester, MA W wofahulicodoc OP Carpal Tunnel OP wofahulicodoc Carpal Tunnel W Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 10,710 Likes: 2 Worcester, MA PENULTIMATUM PRONUNCIATION: (puh-nuhl-tuh-MAY-tuhm) MEANING: noun: A demand made before an ultimatum. ETYMOLOGY: From Latin paene (almost) + ultimus (last). Earliest documented use: 1791. ___________________________ HENULTIMATUM - If my cage isn't bigger by tomorrow you're never going to see another egg... PENULTIMATIUM - the next-to-the-last element on the periodic table PENALTIMATUM - one more episode of unsportsmanlike conduct and you're outa the game! Copy Link to Clipboard Share Post on Facebook Share Post on Twitter PRESENTEEISM - Debutante parties wofahulicodoc #232571 08/06/23 10:18 PM Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 10,710 Likes: 2 Worcester, MA W wofahulicodoc OP Carpal Tunnel OP wofahulicodoc Carpal Tunnel W Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 10,710 Likes: 2 Worcester, MA PRESENTEEISM PRONUNCIATION: (prez-uhn-TEE-iz-uhm) MEANING: noun: The practice of being present at work when it’s unnecessary or counterproductive. ETYMOLOGY: Coined as a counterpart to absenteeism. From present, from Old French present, from Latin praesens, present participle of praeesse (to be present), from prae- (pre-) + esse (to be). Ultimately from the Indo-European root es- (to be), which also gave us is, yes, essence, and sin. Earliest documented use: 1931. ________________________ PRESENTERISM - the Art of the EmCee PREVENTEEISM - vaccinnation PRESETTEEISM - High Society before sofas and divans and loveseats Copy Link to Clipboard Share Post on Facebook Share Post on Twitter CUMIN ANT - a spice-loving formic wofahulicodoc #232577 08/12/23 03:53 AM Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 10,710 Likes: 2 Worcester, MA W wofahulicodoc OP Carpal Tunnel OP wofahulicodoc Carpal Tunnel W Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 10,710 Likes: 2 Worcester, MA CULMINANT PRONUNCIATION: (KUHL-muh-nuhnt) MEANING: adjective: Being at or reaching the highest point. ETYMOLOGY: From Latin culminare (to crown), from culmen (summit). Earliest documented use: 1605. __________________________ CULMINANTE - what it costs to participate in the last hand of the session CUE MINANT - Mr Minant is supposed to speak now; give him a nudge! CULMIN-ART - the skill of writing satisfying endings Copy Link to Clipboard Share Post on Facebook Share Post on Twitter PERFIDIENT - mendacious wofahulicodoc #232578 08/12/23 04:00 AM Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 10,710 Likes: 2 Worcester, MA W wofahulicodoc OP Carpal Tunnel OP wofahulicodoc Carpal Tunnel W Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 10,710 Likes: 2 Worcester, MA PERFICIENT PRONUNCIATION: (puhr-FISH-uhnt) MEANING: adjective: Accomplishing or achieving desired results; effective. ETYMOLOGY: From Latin perficere (to accomplish), from per- (thoroughly) + -ficere, a combining form of facere (to make or do). Earliest documented use: 1641. _____________________________ PER-FACIENT - through the face PERDICIENT - perpetually lost 'S PERFECIENT - it doesn't have a flaw Copy Link to Clipboard Share Post on Facebook Share Post on Twitter Page 87 of 101 1 2 … 85 86 87 88 89 … 100 101 Go to page... 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