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Previous Thread Next Thread Print Thread Page 38 of 38 1 2 … 36 37 38 Go to page... XYLINDRACEOUS - woody wofahulicodoc #233471 05/09/25 06:16 PM Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 10,918 Likes: 2 Worcester, MA W wofahulicodoc OP Carpal Tunnel OP wofahulicodoc Carpal Tunnel W Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 10,918 Likes: 2 Worcester, MA CYLINDRACEOUS PRONUNCIATION: (sil-in-DRAY-shuhs) MEANING: adjective: Resembling a cylinder. ETYMOLOGY: From Latin cylindrus, from Greek kylindros, from kylindein (to roll). Earliest documented use: 1676. NOTES: Something cylindraceous rolls into your life like a can of soup: efficient, symmetrical, and always ready to store something. The word shows up in botany too, describing tube-shaped structures like flower stalks or plant stems. So if someone says you have a cylindraceous head, they might mean you’re well-rounded, at least vertically. __________________________________ CYCLINDRACEOUS - just going around in circles CALINDRACEOUS - focused on days and dates and weeks and months, usually CYCLONDRACEOUS - prone to bad weather Copy Link to Clipboard Share Post on Facebook Share Post on Twitter AUTONEPHALITY - intrinsic cloudiness wofahulicodoc #233472 05/09/25 06:31 PM Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 10,918 Likes: 2 Worcester, MA W wofahulicodoc OP Carpal Tunnel OP wofahulicodoc Carpal Tunnel W Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 10,918 Likes: 2 Worcester, MA AUTOCEPHALITY PRONUNCIATION: (ah-to-suh-FAL-i-tee) MEANING: noun: Self-rule. ETYMOLOGY: From Greek auto- (self) + -cephal (head). NOTES: Autocephality is a fancy word for self-governance. It’s especially used in the context of Eastern Orthodox Churches that independently govern their spiritual affairs without a higher ecclesiastical authority. Think of it as running their own spiritual show. No higher-ups pulling the incense strings. Not to be confused with autocephalopods. Those would be self-governing squids. ________________________ AUTOCEPHALITY - smart, self-driving cars AUTOCEPHALICY - the conclusion that cars can safely drive themselves (at present, anyway) AUTOCEPHLITY - preplanned mutations to non-penicillin antibiotics so they can modify themselves without further human intervention, in order stay effective against microorganisms as they evolve Copy Link to Clipboard Share Post on Facebook Share Post on Twitter (Why do it when you can overdo it?) wofahulicodoc #233473 05/09/25 06:51 PM Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 10,918 Likes: 2 Worcester, MA W wofahulicodoc OP Carpal Tunnel OP wofahulicodoc Carpal Tunnel W Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 10,918 Likes: 2 Worcester, MA QUODLIBETARY PRONUNCIATION: (kwod-LIB-uh-ter-ee) MEANING: adjective: Relating to a discussion or debate involving subtle or hypothetical points. noun: 1. One who takes part in such a discussion. 2. One who does whatever pleases them. 3. A subtle or hypothetical point. ETYMOLOGY: From Latin quodlibetum (whatever pleases), from Latin quod (what) + libet (it pleases). Earliest documented use: 1604. NOTES: In medieval universities, a quodlibetary question was one posed at will -- anything the audience pleased -- and answered by a scholar in public debate. These discussions could range from profound to playful, often spotlighting a debater’s wit and agility. The word also lives on in music: a quodlibet is a medley of familiar tunes humorously combined. Think of it as a musical potluck -- whatever pleases. _________________________ QUOD-LIBERTARY - Borrow any book you like! Why not start with this one on proper spelling?! QUAD-LIBETARY - the modern attitude in many dormitories QUID-LIBETARY - unlimited budget at Oxford or Cambridge Copy Link to Clipboard Share Post on Facebook Share Post on Twitter MR ENUNCIATORY: the epitome of good diction wofahulicodoc #233480 05/20/25 12:20 AM Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 10,918 Likes: 2 Worcester, MA W wofahulicodoc OP Carpal Tunnel OP wofahulicodoc Carpal Tunnel W Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 10,918 Likes: 2 Worcester, MA RENUNCIATORY PRONUNCIATION: (ri-NUHN-see-uh-tor-ee) MEANING: adjective: Relating to giving up, renouncing, or rejecting. ETYMOLOGY: From Latin renuntiare (renounce or report). Earliest documented use: 1667. __________________________ PRENUNCIATORY - not sure whether to reject or not (but considering it) RERUNCIATORY - broadcasting only old episodes RE: NUN CIA STORY - Exclusive ! Read All About It !! The Spy in the Convent !!! Copy Link to Clipboard Share Post on Facebook Share Post on Twitter TWINS 'OME - Target Field, Minneapolis wofahulicodoc #233481 05/20/25 12:36 AM Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 10,918 Likes: 2 Worcester, MA W wofahulicodoc OP Carpal Tunnel OP wofahulicodoc Carpal Tunnel W Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 10,918 Likes: 2 Worcester, MA WINSOME PRONUNCIATION: (WIN-suhm) MEANING: adjective: Pleasing or charming, especially in a childlike or innocent manner. ETYMOLOGY: From Old English wynsum, from wynn (joy) + -sum (-some). Earliest documented use: 450. _______________________________ WINS HOME - the quiz show prize is a brand new house! W-INCOME - the salary of the star pitcher SIN'S ON ME - Mea culpa, mea culpa, mea maxima culpa Copy Link to Clipboard Share Post on Facebook Share Post on Twitter SU CURRANT - your deep red berry wofahulicodoc #233482 05/20/25 12:56 AM Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 10,918 Likes: 2 Worcester, MA W wofahulicodoc OP Carpal Tunnel OP wofahulicodoc Carpal Tunnel W Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 10,918 Likes: 2 Worcester, MA SUSURRANT PRONUNCIATION: (soo/suh-SUHR-uhnt) MEANING: adjective : Whispering or rustling. ETYMOLOGY: From Latin susurrare (to whisper or hum), of imitative origin. Earliest documented use: 1791. The verb form is susurrate and the noun is susurrus. ____________________________________ SU SUB-RANT - the imprecations you utter under your breath when you crew a U-boat SUSURRANK - the honorary Commission awarded by the Army to the John Philip S., the March King SUTURRANT - a material used to sew up wounds Copy Link to Clipboard Share Post on Facebook Share Post on Twitter BRUDERAL - like my German brother wofahulicodoc #233483 05/20/25 01:07 AM Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 10,918 Likes: 2 Worcester, MA W wofahulicodoc OP Carpal Tunnel OP wofahulicodoc Carpal Tunnel W Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 10,918 Likes: 2 Worcester, MA RUDERAL PRONUNCIATION: (ROO-duhr-uhl) MEANING: adjective: Growing in waste places, disturbed land, or poor soil. noun: A plant that thrives in such conditions. ETYMOLOGY: From Latin rudus (rubble). Earliest documented use: 1835. ______________________ RYDER AL - Alan rents so many trucks from the company that they gave him a nickname CRUD-ERAL - from the Garbage Age RUDDERAL - toward the steering device Copy Link to Clipboard Share Post on Facebook Share Post on Twitter BE DEFT - have excellent fine motor control wofahulicodoc #233484 05/20/25 01:21 AM Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 10,918 Likes: 2 Worcester, MA W wofahulicodoc OP Carpal Tunnel OP wofahulicodoc Carpal Tunnel W Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 10,918 Likes: 2 Worcester, MA BEREFT PRONUNCIATION: (bi-REFT) MEANING: adjective: Deprived of or lacking. ETYMOLOGY: past participle of bereave (to deprive), from Old English bereafian (to rob someone of something). Earliest documented use: 1531. ______________________ BARE FT - without shoes or socks UBER EFT - an immature newt in an on-call "Rent-a-Ride" BE LEFT - what will happen to you at the airport if you're not right on time Copy Link to Clipboard Share Post on Facebook Share Post on Twitter SANG-WINEOUS - drank enough to be moved to song wofahulicodoc #233485 05/20/25 02:21 AM Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 10,918 Likes: 2 Worcester, MA W wofahulicodoc OP Carpal Tunnel OP wofahulicodoc Carpal Tunnel W Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 10,918 Likes: 2 Worcester, MA SANGUINEOUS PRONUNCIATION: (sang-GWIN-ee-uhs) MEANING: adjective: 1. Relating to blood. 2. Of the color of blood. 3. Involving bloodshed. 4. Confident or optimistic. ETYMOLOGY: From Latin sanguis (blood), which also gave us sanguine, sanguinary, sanguinolency, pur sang, consanguineous, consanguinity, and sang-froid. 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