Monthly Archives: September 2007

ungainly

1. lacking grace or ease of movement or form; clumsy 2. difficult to move or use; unwieldy

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festschrift

a collection of writings published in honor of a scholar

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quorum

1. the minimal number of officers and members of a committee or organization, usually a majority, who must be present for valid transaction of business 2. a select group

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adage

a saying that sets forth a general truth and that has gained credit through long use

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rue

bitterly regret (something one has done or allowed to happen); to feel remorse or sorrow for

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eke

1. to supplement with great effort. (used with out: eked out an income by working two jobs 2. to get with great effort or strain 3. to make (a supply) last by practicing strict economy

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collusion

secret or illegal cooperation or conspiracy, especially in order to cheat or deceive others

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