Feb. 18, 2006
Today's Word: propound
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Today's Word: propound
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This week's theme is: Making it known.
propound
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(transitive verb)
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1. to put forward for consideration, as of an idea or theory: suggest: "The ideas I would propound weren't met with the supportive enthusiasm I would have liked."
noun form: propounder
Origin:
Approximately 1537; from Latin, 'proponere': to put forward, to declare ('pro-': before + 'ponere': to put). |
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Feb. 15, 2006
Today's Word: blazon
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Today's Word: blazon
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This week's theme is: Making it known.
blazon
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(transitive verb, noun)
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transitive verb
1. (as in heraldry) to describe or depict a coat of arms
2. to decorate with or as if with a coat of arms: "I really don't understand how you can blazon those corporate logos on your clothing."
3. to proclaim something widely or ostentatiously
noun
4. (as in heraldry) a coat of arms or a verbal or written description of a coat of arms
5. an ostentatious display
additional noun forms: blazoner, blazonment
Origin:
Approximately 1278; from Old French, 'blason': shield. |
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Feb. 13, 2006
Today's Word: evince
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Today's Word: evince
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This week's theme is: Making it known.
evince
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(transitive verb)
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1. to show in a clear manner; manifest; to make evident: "Patrick evinced distaste for the dish by grimacing."
adjective form: evincible
Origin:
Approximately 1608; from Latin, 'evincere': to conquer, to elicit by argument ('ex-': out + 'vincere': to overcome, related to English 'victor'). |
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Feb. 13, 2006
LESSON 1 FOR WEEK OF February 13 - 17
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Feb. 10, 2006
ITS FINALLY FRIDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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 Well just wanted to say thank you to everyone that wrote to me, it felt great. I have been a little busy this week still trying to get all organized with the homeschooling. I am trying to juggle so much that any little hiccup well make all the balls fall down!!!!! Well I will post some more later this weekend, I have some really great stuff to share.
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