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!
I’ll be in China before I dig myself out of this one!
Oops, this one was meant for you and you weren’t on the list...
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!
Typically the only people attracted to clothing optional (or even worse “anything goes”) parties are people who should always keep their clothes on!
True that.
Count me out then. Nothing odder than a hairles caveman...
Same meaning but this is more appropriate to the feeling I had when election returns came in last week.
Hi Gabz!
Yikes. Is that his inauguration gear? It looks like he’s put on some poundage. A+ for you.
You know better than to ask Robert about these things.
Their mission was accomplished all right. Wait until they see how short his memory is. A+ for you.
My biggest concern is the effect on the judiciary with all the openings on appellate courts that were blocked with Bush in office. Not to mention the geezers at SCOTUS.
That’s funny. A for you.
it is a huge concern and one of the left’s top goals. the court of appeals openings have been backlogged, waiting for this very opportunity, and those courts have much more of an impact even than SCOTUS, since the volume of cases they decide is MUCH greater.
Dolphins and Eagles don’t mix. A+ for you.
At least you didn’t have to scrape the windshield. It’s in the high 50s here and drizzly. A for you.
Oh the horror. It awaits us. We must plan well for the next election in 2 years and clean house. A for you.
You sound like a motorboat this morning. No whining.
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