Dictionary "Word of the Day"

[AntiArbitrator]

Feb 18, 2013 18:37:06 GMT -5 SoCal said:

I need to recount all the things I need to recant.

Me too.

[AntiArbitrator]

The Dictionary Word of the Day is

satrap [SEY-trap] noun, a subordinate ruler, often a despotic one


The satrap of the Province of Neverland strutted around as if he ruled the entire island instead of a small area.




(despotic=dictatorial, oppressive, tyrannical, authoritarian)

[SoCal]

Some forum satraps act as though they rule the world. Happily, they don't.

[ezpzy]

Some forum satraps are also referred to as toadies.

[tanmi]

Feb 19, 2013 13:26:23 GMT -5 ezpzy said:

Some forum satraps are also referred to as toadies.

I have nothing to contribute, but I wanted to say that you have the cutest avatar ever.

[ezpzy]

Feb 19, 2013 13:38:52 GMT -5 tanmi said:

Feb 19, 2013 13:26:23 GMT -5 ezpzy said:

Some forum satraps are also referred to as toadies.

I have nothing to contribute, but I wanted to say that you have the cutest avatar ever.

Tanmi At this moment, I feel like doing what the avatar is doing.

[mazeman]

Feb 19, 2013 13:11:15 GMT -5 AntiArbitrator said:

The Dictionary Word of the Day is

satrap [SEY-trap] noun, a subordinate ruler, often a despotic one


The satrap of the Province of Neverland strutted around as if he ruled the entire island instead of a small area.

(despotic=dictatorial, oppressive, tyrannical, authoritarian)

On his first day of work the owner's son came into the office in a flurry of Burberry plaid and satrap arrogance.

[AntiArbitrator]

[Aeryn]

The satrap of The Evicted was throughly convinced that he was always right.

[AntiArbitrator]

^^^

[AntiArbitrator]

The Dictionary Word of the Day is

tensile [TEN-suhl] adj.,
1. capable of being stretched or drawn out; ductile
2. of or pertaining to tension: tensile strain


The tensile strength of the rubber bands was tested by Amelia’s classmates as she cowered under her desk.

[mazeman]

When the champagne arrived at their table, Sarah wondered if Bob's tensile silence was leading to a marriage proposal.

[Aeryn]

I thought the word was testicle.

[AntiArbitrator]

The Dictionary Word of the Day is

atavistic [at-uh-VIS-tik] adj. suggesting the characteristics of a remote ancestor or primitive type


“Buck exhibits atavistic characteristics when his instincts and memories of an impossibly distant past ‘call’ him and reassert themselves into his behavior.” _{-–Jack Lincoln, The Call of the Wild}

When the members of High Society snub people, it is because those people remind them of their atavistic selves.

[SoCal]

My atavistic urges are brought to the fore by people who irritate me.

[AntiArbitrator]

SoCal, I must because of the visuals your post has brought to mind.

[SoCal]

Feb 21, 2013 13:19:35 GMT -5 AntiArbitrator said:

SoCal, I must because of the visuals your post has brought to mind.

Darn it, Anti, I have to wait until I get home to see what you posted (image-wise) since our evil IT dept blocks about 80% of images used in this forum.

[mazeman]

Michael O'Reily always felt an atavistic ache whenever "Danny Boy" was played and his eyes would well up.

[AntiArbitrator]

Feb 21, 2013 14:40:17 GMT -5 SoCal said:

Feb 21, 2013 13:19:35 GMT -5 AntiArbitrator said:

SoCal, I must because of the visuals your post has brought to mind.

Darn it, Anti, I have to wait until I get home to see what you posted (image-wise) since our evil IT dept blocks about 80% of images used in this forum.

I will remember that. It was a laughing emoticon.

[AntiArbitrator]

The Dictionary Word of the Day is

whipsaw [HWIP-saw] verb, to subject to two opposing forces at the same time


The members of the forum have been whipsawed by those who like and by those who hate their favorite character.

verb, to swing suddenly to the right or left, as in rounding a sharp curve at high speed


Pedestrians scattered in fear as the Impala whipsawed around the corner while Dean evaded their pursuers.

[SoCal]

Can being whipsawed cause whiplash? If so, I have it!

[AntiArbitrator]

Feb 27, 2013 10:53:53 GMT -5 SoCal said:

Can being whipsawed cause whiplash? If so, I have it!

This struck my funny bone, probably because I read so much into your statements.

[mazeman]

The cleavage-baring Oscar dresses worn by some celebrities almost caused my gender to whipsaw.

[AntiArbitrator]

Feb 27, 2013 11:59:21 GMT -5 mazeman said:

The cleavage-baring Oscar dresses worn by some celebrities almost caused my gender to whipsaw.

[AntiArbitrator]

The Dictionary Word of the Day is

dyslogistic [dis-luh-JIS-tik] adj., conveying disapproval or censure; not complimentary


Simon Cowell’s customary dyslogistic remarks about contestants were sometimes met with uncomplimentary remarks about his less than manly chest.

[mazeman]

I wondered why fellow commuters were giving me dyslogistic looks when I boarded the train until I realized I wasn't wearing pants.

[AntiArbitrator]

The Dictionary Word of the Day is

indite [in-DAYHT] verb, to compose or write, as a poem


Mazeman devoted hours meditating in Aeryn and Maze's Private Room;
---then he was ready to indite a poem worthy of his Aeryn.

[AntiArbitrator]

The Dictionary Word of the Day is

bibelot [BIB-loh; Fr. Beebuh-LOH] noun, a small object of curiosity, beauty, or rarity


While travelling, I have obtained a collection of bibelot that reminds me of precious moments.

[avp60685]

I think that some people's smiles are like bibelot because I rarely catch them smile anymore!

[ezpzy]

The Countess' etagere is beautifully decorated with bibelot carved from semi-precious gems in the shape of rare animals.