Lewondowski always seems to be ready.
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Thursday, November 26, 2015
Tuesday, November 24, 2015
Ignominy
Public shame or humliation, kind of like what Larry David's character experiences on every episode of Curb Your Enthusiasm. Or if he doesn't, then we do for him.
Wednesday, November 18, 2015
Friday, November 13, 2015
Rapacious
To be rapacious is to be greedy for something that you don't necessarily deserve. I am not rapacious when it comes to money and material things, but I can be in another context this word is often used in: A rapacious appetitite. Can you relate?
Thursday, November 12, 2015
Keelhauling
lllustration from donavoanbixley.com |
But it can be also be used in metaphorically to mean severely reprimanded, for example: "Gee Mom really gave little Teddy a keelhauling for not taking the trash out."
Wednesday, November 4, 2015
Gimcrackery
Monday, November 2, 2015
Contumelious
insulting and insolent, like a 5-year-old who can't have his way. So next time, your 5-year-old misbehaves, try telling him you won't tolerate his contumelious behavior. Yeah, see if that works.
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