Posted on 03/24/2017 6:19:17 AM PDT by Red Badger
In order that we might all raise the level of discourse and expand our language abilities, here is the daily post of "Word for the Day".
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svengali (plural svengalis)
One who manipulates or controls another as by some mesmeric or sinister influence; especially a coach, mentor or industry mogul.
Etymology:
Named from the hypnotist character in George du Maurier's novel Trilby
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Rules: Everyone must leave a post using the Word for the Day in a sentence. The sentence must, in some way, relate to the news of the day. Amuse me, entertain me, inform me, use a link to a current news story....all ways to get extra pluses!
Feels like Reid's still here
as Senate dems' Svengali.
They're truly evil!
Trying to stop Gorsuch is folly
Libs must be mesmerized, by golly
They cant think
Pelosi cant even wink
As Schumer performs political svengali
Limericks get A++.............
A+!....................
look at you, great job!!
Louis, you have the most up to date ping list, can you please provide it to red? i’m at home and the one on this computer is way outdated.
What an ugly evil man...............I bet his heart is made of coal....................
“Valerie Jarrett is Obamas Rasputin/Svengali...........................”
Correct you are. As per the instructions, I was using my choice as an example of how to use the word of the day in a sentence. A point that gets lost on these threads.
OMG...I just USED that word this very morning in explaining a family situation to my sister.
My nephew’s GF, and mother of his twin boys, has fallen under the spell of a Svengali-like b-i-l, who controls all the money and has engineered their split. It is heartbreaking to watch.
Word for the Day Ping!........a little late!...............
I know the type: A sociopath..........................
Weird...Everybody was late today.
The world is full of Svengalis... and they all seem to move into politics.
The Swedes needed to build a rowboat early in the 16th century ... Swen’sgalley was faster than Nord’sgalley, so he got the contract for the next three ships.
A+ for a good pun!..............
A+.............Am mostly in Dem states.............
Today is my first day at this. I didn’t get the ping list until an hour ago.................
No Problem!
Welcome.:-)
The Swede’s held a beauty contest to see who had the most beautiful daughter.
They all agreed that Sven’s gal is............
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