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patomorph;
adj., An obvious problem which no one will face or acknowledge. An object of mass denial.
(Sp. pato + morfo: in the shape of a duck, e.g. "if it walks like a duck ...")
invidial;
adj., Blinding or blocking of sight or understanding; so charged with emotion as to render rational discussion moot. Also Brit: infidial.
(Gr. invidion: a piece of dirt in the eye)
perspection;
n., Presentation of "big picture" concepts without sufficient attention to feasibility of details.
(L. per specto: to see around)
prohensile;
adj., With a foregone conclusion or hidden agenda built in.
(L. pro hensa: to reach around)
pandrigo;
n., A hasty solution to a problem which brings unforeseen disastrous consequences; a failed quastic. Also pandrigous.
(Latvian. pandrigo: ambush)
viriscent;
adj., Clearly dangerous or threatening; intentionally threatening. Mimicking a dangerous object or condition, especially as a defense mechanism. Also viriscence.
(L. corruption of Aracauna: uwa-iri: rainbow death frog)
spuctant;
n., Any task, project, or responsibility which carries an overwhelming probability of failure. adj., doomed; ill-fated; gerbate. Also spuce, spuctancy.
(L. sputum: sputum)
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(thanx Bill!)
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OK, let's talk conspiracy theories
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wwh 09/14/2001 7:02 PM ![]()
Airport security
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Knives on planes
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Re: the language of love...
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Re: the love of language...
maverick 09/17/2001 3:24 PM ![]()
not very photogenic
TEd Remington 09/14/2001 3:23 PM ![]()
"War" and declarations of war
Bobyoungbalt 09/17/2001 4:20 AM
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