Posted on 08/02/2012 6:06:50 AM PDT 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".
vilipend\VIL-uh-pend\, verb
1. to hold or treat as of little worth or account
2. to express a low opinion of : disparage
Example sentences:
As a women's movement pioneer, Susan B. Anthony fought against the dictums of those who would vilipend women by treating them as second-class citizens.
"But many accepted canine breeds began in lowly circumstances. No matter how we may vilipend their names, denying their cuteness is difficult."
— From Bill Casselman's 2010 book Where a Dobdob Meets a Dikdik
Etymology:
"Vilipend" first appeared in English in the 15th century and comes to us through French from the Latin roots "vilis," meaning "cheap" or "vile," plus "pendere," meaning "to weigh" or "to estimate." These roots work in tandem to form a meaning of "to deem to be of little worth." Both of those roots have weighed in heavily as a source of common English words. Other "vilis" offspring include "vile" and "vilify," while "pendere" has spawned such terms as "append," "expend," and "dispense."
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!
To their detriment, too. A for you. Welcome to WFTD!
Did you just wink at everyone all morning?
It brings to mind former French PM Dominique de "Vilipend" and the stereotypical Gallic attitude...
Yeah— I’m all set. Which way is the executive restroom?
I’m appalled by the nonsense
That passes for politics today
Especially the ‘rat attacks
That get nastier every day
They vilipend all who disagree
And invite into the latest fray
The likes of wacko Harry Reid
And whatever he has to say
Even hearsay and phantom rumors
Are chased by the media ghouls-
Never mind that truth will out
And they’ll end up being fools
I am somewhat Popeye-esque ....ROR!
Not a very flattering photo, is it? A+ for you.
A for you!
A for you and welcome back!
Oops, I almost skipped you. A+!
A+ for you. Media ghouls, I like it.
I’ve just been using the tree out back. ;-)
Where else do you think we smoke?
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