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a word that is all that is double negatives...except its not. 2 years ago

say it with me now… ANTIDISESTABLISHMENTARIANISM (ANTI-DIS ASTABLISH-MEN-TEARIAN-ISM) Means a group that is against a group, whilst that group is against a 3rd group, and the 3rd group is against the 1st group. so its basically 3 groups or parties against each other



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Week of 5/6/2007
Flywheel n. a heavy wheel that tends to stabilize the speed of a machine.

Week of 5/13/2007
Effectuate vt. make happen, cause

Week of 5/20/2007
Mumpsimus n. An ignorant and bigoted opponent of reform

Week of 5/27/2007
Capitulate v. End all resistance; give up

Week of 6/3/2007
Boustrophedon adj. (stylistically speaking) changing direction, going back and forth; written from right-to-left and left-to-right on alternate lines

Week of 6/10/2007
Torpor n. A lethargic state; the state of apathy



Well now I know.. 2 years ago

That Cerumen is the technical name for ear wax.



Todays word.. 2 years ago

Immiscible – describing something which does not mix or blend – for example oil and water.




 

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