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Re: Word of the Day

Posted: March 17th, 2015, 8:59 am
by Krazychic
Triantiwontigongolope - This is taken from a book published in 1921 C.J. Dennis' Book for Kids.

triantiwontigongolope isn't defined.
Can you define it?



Re: Word of the Day

Posted: March 17th, 2015, 11:58 am
by Ignatius
A Book for Kids
THE TRIANTIWONTIGONGOLOPE

There's a very funny insect that you do not often spy,
And it isn't quite a spider, and it isn't quite a fly;
It is something like a beetle, and a little like a bee,
But nothing like a wooly grub that climbs upon a tree.
Its name is quite a hard one, but you'll learn it soon, I hope.
So try:
Tri-
Tri-anti-wonti-
Triantiwontigongolope.


It lives on weeds and wattle-gum, and has a funny face;
Its appetite is hearty, and its manners a disgrace.
When first you come upon it, it will give you quite a scare,
But when you look for it again, you find it isn't there.
And unless you call it softly it will stay away and mope.
So try:
Tri-
Tri-anti-wonti-
Triantiwontigongolope.


It trembles if you tickle it or tread upon its toes;
It is not an early riser, but it has a snubbish nose.
If you snear at it, or scold it, it will scuttle off in shame,
But it purrs and purrs quite proudly if you call it by its name,
And offer it some sandwiches of sealing-wax and soap.
So try:
Tri-
Tri-anti-wonti-
Triantiwontigongolope .


But of course you haven't seen it; and I truthfully confess
That I haven't seen it either, and I don't know its address.
For there isn't such an insect, though there really might have been
If the trees and grass were purple, and the sky was bottle green.
It's just a little joke of mine, which you'll forgive, I hope.
Oh, try!
Tri-
Tri-anti-wonti-
Triantiwontigongolope.

Re: Word of the Day

Posted: June 27th, 2015, 2:24 am
by Mandalor
Cronyism

Cronyism is partiality to long-standing friends, especially by appointing them to positions of authority, regardless of their qualifications. Hence, cronyism is contrary in practice and principle to meritocracy.
-Mandalor :coffee:

Re: Word of the Day

Posted: August 30th, 2015, 11:16 pm
by Mandalor
A§H»Mandalor wrote:Cronyism

Cronyism is partiality to long-standing friends, especially by appointing them to positions of authority, regardless of their qualifications. Hence, cronyism is contrary in practice and principle to meritocracy.
-Mandalor :coffee:
I shall quote myself.
-Mandalor

Re: Word of the Day

Posted: September 12th, 2015, 11:47 pm
by Mandalor
Inactive

Inactive- not engaging in or involving any or much physical activity.

Kind of like the leadership at ASH. oops
-Mandalor

Re: Word of the Day

Posted: September 13th, 2015, 2:38 pm
by GrnMoon
in·do·lent
ˈindələnt/Submit
adjective
1.
wanting to avoid activity or exertion; lazy.





*cough* wash the dishes for once mandalore *cough*

Re: Word of the Day

Posted: September 28th, 2015, 9:54 am
by A§H»кαтняyn
sour·puss
ˈsou(ə)rˌpo͝os
noun informal
a bad-tempered or habitually sullen person.