Daily Archives: October 13, 2015

peculate

Posted on October 13, 2015 by Ron

PRONUNCIATION: (PEK-yuh-layt) http://wordsmith.org/words/peculate.mp3 MEANING: (verb tr., intr) To steal or misuse money or property entrusted to one’s care. ETYMOLOGY: From Latin pecu (cattle, money). Ultimately from the Indo-European root peku- (wealth), which also gave us fee, fief, fellow, peculiar, impecunious, … Continue reading →

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Quotes

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“Desire is the most important factor in the success of any athlete.” – Bill This newest innovation comes generic viagra without prescription in pill form and is a safe medicine that has minimal side-effects while the other ED drugs work … Continue reading →

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Gloaming

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PRONUNCIATION: (GLO-ming) http://wordsmith.org/words/gloaming.mp3 MEANING: (noun) Twilight; dusk. ETYMOLOGY: From Middle English gloming, from Old English glomung, from glom (dusk). Ultimately from Indo-European root ghel- (to shine) that is also the source of words such as yellow, gold, glimmer, glimpse, glass, … Continue reading →

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Today in History (October 13th)

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Today is the 286th day with 79 to follow. Columbus Day (United States) Dilbert 0054: The Roman Emperor Claudius was poisoned by his fourth wife, Agrippina. 1754: Birthdays: American Revolutionary War heroine Molly Pitcher. 1775: The Continental Congress ordered construction … Continue reading →

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Resumptive

Posted on October 13, 2015 by Ron

PRONUNCIATION: (ri-ZUHMP-tiv) http://wordsmith.org/words/resumptive.mp3 MEANING: (adjective) Tending to resume, repeat, or summarize. ETYMOLOGY: From Latin resumere (to resume), from re- (again) + sumere (to take). Earliest documented use: 1398. USAGE: “‘At the time of the robo-signing controversy last year, we stopped … Continue reading →

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