Posted on 11/13/2008 4:31:42 AM PST by secret garden
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".
horripilation \haw-rip-uh-LAY-shuhn; ho-\, noun
the act or process of the hair bristling on the skin, as from cold or fear; goose flesh
Example sentences:
There are a few things capable of sending an icy horripilation through even the bravest man.
-- Who Will Provide Social Security?, Washington Times, June 11, 1996
This is not to say that the horripilation Iran's nuclear programme inspires is unjustified; nor is it to claim that no other state would seek to develop or maintain nuclear weapons if the official nuclear powers gave theirs up.
-- George Monbiot, Guardian, January 23, 2002
Whether you're a skeptic or a believer, Celebrity Paranormal Project is fascinating as a demonstration of physiological fear: dilated pupils, nausea, shallow breathing, horripilation, the mind-twisting power of expectation.
-- Vinay Menon, Out of body with Busey, Toronto Star, July 3, 2003
Etymology:
In 1623, from Latin horripilatio, from horripilare "to bristle" + pilus "hair"
The sentence must, in some way, relate to the news of the day. The Review threads are linked for your edification. ;-)
Practice makes perfect.....post on....
Review Thread One: Word For The Day, Thursday 11/14/02: Raffish (Be SURE to check out posts #92 and #111 on this thread!)
Review Thread Two: Word For The Day, Tuesday 1/14/03: Roister
Review Thread Three: Word For The Day, Tuesday 1/28/03: Obdurate
WFB's attempt to emulate us ; ) No pushing at the door please!
The night we waved goodbye to America... our last best hope on Earth
The horrible manipulation of the markets and financial sector in general that we’re seeing is enough to cause horripilation..
Consult your doctor if your piloerection lasts more than 4 hours.
Thanks.
You make my head spin.
Nothing gives rise to horripilation quite like the phrase “President Barack Obama!”
tongue!!
Nanny, nanny, nanny, nanny you!
Whoa mommy!!!! First of all, how did you even find that hot tranny mess? Do I need to worry about you and pray for you and demand pictures of you? /sarc
Secondly, I clicked on the link (just curious, of course!!!) and it caused a scripps error that kicked me out of WFTD. Are you trying to tell me something? /sarc
BWAHAAAAAAAAA!
Gee thanks -— and I thought we were friends :(
LOL!
the fun begins...the nail driving ceremony is that like nails on a chalkboard?
I think not :)
As each day approaches Obamanation time, the horripilation becomes more difficult to withstand, and a queasy stomache arrives with each new headline about his plans for us.
Oh goodness, have I gotten myself out of this one?
go on, keep digging, I dare ya! LOL
Hey...I will not even think of the Canberra nudist camp unless Robert goes with me for a Brazilian wax first!!
No, wait a minute - EVERYONE has to go for the wax.
Gotta be slick as a baby’s butt for that trip.
YUCK!
ROFL!!!!!!!!
I guess I should have said UGH -— I just find the picture creepy, and it creeps me out whenever I see it. I never took it as any kind of comparison :)
IOW, there was never anything for you to get yourself out of!!!!
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