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Monthly Archives: September 2007
ungainly
1. lacking grace or ease of movement or form; clumsy 2. difficult to move or use; unwieldy
festschrift
a collection of writings published in honor of a scholar
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
adage
a saying that sets forth a general truth and that has gained credit through long use
rue
bitterly regret (something one has done or allowed to happen); to feel remorse or sorrow for
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
collusion
secret or illegal cooperation or conspiracy, especially in order to cheat or deceive others