Word For The Day, Wednesday, August 27, 2003

The Verbivores | 8/27/03 | Teacher

[RikaStrom]

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”. Rules: Everyone must leave a post using the “word of the day”; in a sentence. The sentence must, in some way, relate to the news of the day. Practice makes perfect.....post on....

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adroit \ah-droyt\, adjective:
adroitness; noun
adroitly; adverb

1. Dexterous; deft.
2. Skillful and adept under pressing conditions
3. Dexterous in the use of the hands or in the exercise of the mental faculties; exhibiting skill and readiness in avoiding danger or escaping difficulty; ready in invention or execution;

"He was adroit in intrigue."
--Macaulay.

Etymology: [French, from à droit : à, to (from Latin ad. See ad-) + droit, right (from Latin d r ctus. See direct).]

[Slip18]

That's the best, MnM! The docs never tell you how much one drink is, have you ever noticed that? Just get a bigger glass, for goodness sakes!

[xsmommy]

my treadmill was delivered yesterday, so i am excited and ready to get back in the routine. i have had trouble getting to the gym with all the chaos that is my life. this will make it much easier for me. i love it, Fox News on the tv in front of the treadmill. i was watching last night's OReilly factor at 4:30 am today.

[Conspiracy Guy]

Email me one of those.

[dixie sass]

He's so sweet!!! Thank you Flurry!

[dixie sass]

Hey Dubya!!!! Whatcha doing! I need a starbucks with a shot of expresso! Double shot that is!!!

[Conspiracy Guy]

Roy will continue his fight and he will win because there is no law backing the federal court. Months ago I thought Roy should sit down and shut up, but over time I have decided the big mouth is right.

[Slip18]

I can only see black and white while computing here. LOL. You nailed the little snit, Protag. As soon as you got personal by saying, "Call me," the little twit left with his tail between his legs.

I've noticed that with belligerant posters. As soon as they get caught, they run. It takes a little time to catch them, though, and you were absolutely great.

[xsmommy]

Somehow, i don't see xsbrownie being quite so adroit behind the wheel of my SUV. THis kid went a full mile before injuring someone!

[dixie sass]

Hoorah!!!! Cannot wait to see you again!!!!!

[Slip18]

That's what I'm doing now. My MIL gave me her fantastic treatmill. It's got everything on it. She can't use it any longer because of hip problems.

[NeoCaveman]

Goodmorning Dixie.

Here you go :-D

[dixie sass]

I was trying to stay awake to watch it and now can't even remember why.

What do you need a treadmill for? You are so tiny and petite!!!!

[CholeraJoe]

How did a 9 year old manage to reach the pedals AND see over the steering wheel? My almost 15 year old is barely able to do that. Hey xs, she's going to take Driver's Ed this year.

[xsmommy]

there ain't but 5 people in the entire state of MT, so having choleraprincess on the roads there shouldn't even raise your BP a blip! hard to believe she is old enough though!

[xsmommy]

dixie you sweet thang. i am not even tiny and petite in my DREAMS! either your meds are mindaltering, or you need some vision correction, but it is sweet of you to say so!! : )

[dixie sass]

Thank you sir. You are gallant as ever, isn't he xs.

[dixie sass]

Things have changed since Jan.?

[Conspiracy Guy]

When he refused to answer any direct question and replied only with his roated human dining crap it was a dead give away. When I gnatted him and bzzzzzzz'd him I was leaving. But you and LE hung around trying to talk to him til I decided to come back. He was truly a dooofus.

[xsmommy]

yes, dubs is a sweety pie, dixie. always the gentleman, even though he is from Suburban Pittsburgh and not SUTHREN!

[xsmommy]

no, i haven't gained weight, if that is what you mean, but i just would not characterize me as small and petite! EVER, i was not BORN petite!