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!
A+ for you. I have to go back and read yesterday’s thread. You do such a good job with it and I was out and about all day.
A for you. Are you able to go to the game?
Isn't that always the way it is with the Comrades at the Politbureau of the Democratic party? Lenin would be proud......So is Alinsky......
You’re cuckoo for Cocoa Puffs, you are. A for you!
I’m happy to oblige. Please add Loud Mime to your ping list.
Oh, absolutely. I’d go rain or shine, so this is going to be beautiful. My wife is picking up some Italian roast beef from the butcher shop in town for sandwiches for dinner tonight.
Unconscionable is right. A+ for you. You need to post that as a thread of its own to get more attention. Seriously.
A+ for you. Who even reads that rag?
Already posted, and I’ve pinged it to the Wisconsin list TWICE. Little response so far.
I thought intimidation at an election was a Federal offense. But, I guess that’s just for Presidential elections. It’s no wonder that Racine is the ONLY district in Wisconsin where the recall succeeded. (A Senator was recalled, but there were a lot of questions about the vote.)
A+ for you! C’mon PA, vote for America!
Without TOTUS, there’s no spontaneity
But don’t you dare question The Deity...
Re: this “Libya” mess-
He couldn’t care less!
Our security he treats with velleity.
I would use the Twitter megaphone too. That story needs to be read.
You should ping a person when you are talking about him.
Thanks. There were a lot of personal endearments being tossed around yesterday. Monday’s teacher started it. Probably still in love with the whole world after vacationing in Italy. :)
A+ for you! Romney didn’t have to mention Libya because the media cannot ignore it now.
I’ll bet you are already preparing for the day after Election Day thread.
It's Soothy's interpretation, I just let it slide off the plate.....instead of correcting it.....
Sorry......
I wasn't talking about theDentist in my comments I was talking about MY actual Dentist for Realz.... I really will be getting my teeth polished the day after election day.
It's Soothy's interpretation, I just let it slide off the plate.....instead of correcting it.....
Sorry......
My knuckles hurt.......
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