Monthly Archives: January 2003

Debouch

Posted on January 31, 2003 by Ron

PRONUNCIATION: (di-BOUCH , di-BOOSH) http://wordsmith.org/words/debouch.mp3 MEANING: (verb intr.) 1. To march out from a narrow or confined place into an open area. 2. To emerge or issue from a narrow area into the open. ETYMOLOGY: From French deboucher, from de- … Continue reading →

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Dietitian

Posted on January 31, 2003 by Ron

A dietitian was once addressing a large audience in Chicago: “The material we put into our stomachs is enough to have killed most of us sitting here, years ago. Red meat is awful. Soft drinks erode your stomach lining. Chinese … Continue reading →

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Sun Bathing

Posted on January 30, 2003 by Ron

Joan, a rather well-proportioned secretary, planned to spend almost all of her vacation sunbathing. She found the ideal spot on the roof of her hotel. It was deserted and secluded, with a smooth, raised “deck” which received the sun all … Continue reading →

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Wise Guy…

Posted on January 25, 2003 by Ron

Trying to control her dry hair, my wife, who’s into natural remedies, treated her scalp with olive oil before washing it. Worried that the oil might leave an odor, she washed her hair several times. Patients must attach importance to … Continue reading →

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Prelude

Posted on January 1, 2003 by Ron

PRONUNCIATION: (PRAY lood) http://wordsmith.org/words/prelude.mp3 MEANING: (noun) 1. Anything serving as the introduction to a principal event, action, performance, etc. 2. An introductory instrumental composition, such as the first movement of a suite or the overture to an opera. The reason … Continue reading →