Posted on 10/25/2012 4:25:26 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".
velleity \vuh-LEE-i-tee\ , noun
1. Volition in its weakest form.
2. A mere wish, unaccompanied by an effort to obtain it.
Example sentences:
Fortunately it did no more than stress, the better to mock if you like, an innate velleity.
-- Samuel Beckett, Molloy
My guess is that instead of being men of decision we are in reality men of velleity.
-- Thomas Merton, Conjectures of a Guilty Bystander
Have you come across the word velleity? A nice Thomistic ring to it. Volition at its lowest ebb. A small thing, a wish, a tendency. If you're low-willed, you see, you end up living in the shallowest turns and bends of your own preoccupations.
-- Don DeLillo, Underworld
Etymology:
Velleity stems from the Latin word velle which meant "to be willing." The suffix -ity is used for abstract nouns.
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!
Crass tells. Obama trying to be cool? Just makes him look ghetto.
Was the geographical error where they said that the ad was bleeding into Western Ohio?....
Yes. We have a winner.
I'd say that if he gets that from a childs innocent words of encouragement........then Romney is doing a great job of HAUNTING Obozo's every waking minute and taking up a lot of space in his head.........and that puts a BIG smile on my face.
Burma Shave?
If you want to know what liberals are up to, see what they accuse others of.
imagine inauguration day when Obams has to hand the keys over to Romney, whom it’s already been said he despises. xshub was saying this AM, wouldn’t it be nice seeing MOOchelle’s fat behind put on a helicopter and sent out of Andrews AF base?
Sometimes this late, in the week, you start to think you're hallucinating...... when is the weekend going to get here........and where's that pot of coffee...d@mn it!!!
New student ping.
Unfortunately we're going to have trouble getting a clear shot of MEshell's But-tocks because O'dumbo's swollen head and flapping ears will be blocking the shot......
I've been wondering if the O'dumbo faithful White Hut minions will be removing all the 'R' keys from the computer keyboards and stealing the White House treasures as well?
I also hope Romney calls the British consulate in DC and asks to have the bust of Churchill back while apologizing for Obozo's horrible behavior......
already added the Mime ; )
Spelling and accuracy is just opinion says my editor.
xshub said that Romney would probably need to have the place checked for anthrax, O’s minions will sabotage everything.
I added you to my Wednesday Ping List.
Welcome aboard!
We'll partying heavily here on November 7th while I'm getting my teeth polished by the Dentist.
I hope that’s not a euphemism. ;-)
I’m really surprised and pleased at Romney’s efforts in this election now that we’re headed to the wire. It’s a welcome sight after witnessing McCain’s lackluster velleity four years ago. Now if we can keep the momentum.
.......exterminated, bug bombed (the electrical kind), washed from top to bottom and sanitized too....but I don't think the presidential sink will have to be replaced this time.
But the Justice (Brothers) Department and State Department will have to be totally gutted and rebuild from scratch.
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