Monthly Archives: January 2008

Belles-lettres

Posted on January 31, 2008 by Ron

PRONUNCIATION: (bel-LET-ruh) http://wordsmith.org/words/belles-lettres.mp3 MEANING: (plural noun used with a singular verb), {meaning}. 1. Literature regarded for its aesthetic value rather than its didactic or informative content. 2. Light, stylish writings, usually on literary or intellectual subjects. ETYMOLOGY: French : belles, … Continue reading →

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Tokology, also tocology

Posted on January 30, 2008 by Ron

PRONUNCIATION: (to-KOL-uh-jee) http://wordsmith.org/words/tokology.mp3 MEANING: (noun) Midwifery or obstetrics. ETYMOLOGY: From Greek toko, child, childbirth + logy. The next common thing you will hear people say is that they have a cialis india discount “slow metabolism”. One such issue which is … Continue reading →

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Tail Light

Posted on January 30, 2008 by Ron

“How long have you been driving without a tail light?” asked the policeman after pulling over a motorist. The driver jumped out, ran to the rear of his car, and gave a long, painful groan. He seemed so upset that … Continue reading →

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Moose Hunting

Posted on January 25, 2008 by Ron

Two hunters went moose hunting every winter without success. Finally they came up with a foolproof plan. They got a very authentic cow moose costume and learned the mating call of a cow moose. The plan was to hide in … Continue reading →

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Officious

Posted on January 25, 2008 by Ron

PRONUNCIATION: (o-fish-uhs) http://wordsmith.org/words/officious.mp3 MEANING: (adjective) 1. Marked by excessive eagerness in offering unwanted services or advice to others. 2. Informal; unofficial. 3. Archaic. Eager to render services or help others. Other common side effects of this generic medicine and the … Continue reading →

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Umpire

Posted on January 3, 2008 by Ron

PRONUNCIATION: (UM-pyre) http://wordsmith.org/words/umpire.mp3 MEANING: (noun) 1. Sports. A person appointed to rule on plays. 2. A person appointed to settle a dispute that mediators have been unable to resolve; an arbitrator. (verb tr.), To act as referee for; rule or … Continue reading →

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Nuncle

Posted on January 2, 2008 by Ron

PRONUNCIATION: (NUNG-kuhl) http://wordsmith.org/words/nuncle.mp3 MEANING: (noun) Chiefly British. An uncle. ETYMOLOGY: From the phrase an uncle. It is believed that the jelly ronaldgreenwaldmd.com cialis rx is not only a psychological problem – Many experts believe that ED is purely a psychological … Continue reading →

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Sipid

Posted on January 1, 2008 by Ron

PRONUNCIATION: (SIP-id) http://wordsmith.org/words/sipid.mp3 MEANING: (adjective) 1. Having a pleasing taste or flavor. 2. Of agreeably distinctive character. ETYMOLOGY: Back formation from insipid. The vasodilator drug with the help of needle directly cialis pills effects of insert to the male organ … Continue reading →

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Potato & Ham Frittata

Posted on January 1, 2008 by Ron
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