Extradition, Extraneous, Extravagance

Last August, a Thai court rejected a request from the United States for Mr. Bout’s extradition on terrorism-related charges, but the ruling was reversed last week by an appeals court. The United States moved to extradite him quickly, sending a special plane to stand by.

The new system compounds the shortcomings of print media with those of electronic media — and makes matters worse with hard-to-read, hard-to-understand instructions and a lot of extraneous nonsense.

His countrymen wanted His Majesty to be happy, but some also thought so many spouses were an extravagance for a poor, tiny nation. After all, the king, Mswati III, often provided these wives a retinue, a palace and a new BMW.

(All from Ny Times)

Anti-aircraft, Antibiotic, Antartic

"NATO defines anti-aircraft as 'all measures designed to nullify or reduce the effectiveness of hostile air action.'"

When you take antibiotics, follow the directions carefully. It is important to finish your medicine even if you feel better.

The Antarctic is the region around the Earth's South Pole, opposite the Arctic region around the North Pole.

anticlimax, antique, antidote

The last chapter of the book was an anticlimax.

That car is an antique.

His future does not look bright because there is no antidote to the poison.

DETER, MISHAP, SUPERSEDE

Deter- "Forgiveness may well be easier to get than permission, but Robert Khuzami, S.E.C's director of enforcement, is trying to change that, and hopes the punitive action will serve to deter more wrong doing."

Mishap- "A mishap during a test of a Pratt and Whittney engine may increase pressure on the administraion to seek an alternate for the F-35 fighter, lawmakers and military analysts said.

Supersede- "In today's world, many believe that their "rights" supersede all other considerations, like what is respectful, considerate and decent."

Interdict, interlude, intervene

Interdict
"The U.S. Border Patrol uses a combination of personnel and technology to interdict smuggling activity along egress routes from the border,'' he said.

Interlude
What Odell experienced as a brief interlude of snow and sleet could have been far different for Mallory and Irvine, several thousand feet higher.

Intervene
Lai was removed from her position with Project Focus in January, but maintained her core job as assistant to the city manager, after Norfolk Police investigated Lai for alleged obstruction of justice for trying to intervene on behalf of gang members under investigation by police.

Bigamist, Biped, Bier

(Bigamist) A spokesman for the Utah attorney generals office discusses the decision not to prosecute bigamists.

(Biped) I only knew that when, millions of years back the ape came down from the trees, as a biped, as man.

(Bier) Well, there was some savory fill (wraith, bier) but the SOS theme did seem a little tired in comparison with the recent.

“3 U.S. Judges Rule ... differently based only on antiquated and discredited notions of gender. - -The New York Times

Far From Ground Zero, Obscure Pastor Is Ignored No Longer. –The New York Times

One that's perhaps more intractable and just as politically damaging as the hole in BP's deepwater oil well. – The New York Times

Abrogate, Misnomer, Polyglot

"The Iranian plant is hardly profitable for Russia, but many others elsewhere are, and Rosatom has an interest in showing it will not abrogate a contract under pressure from the United States."

"On the other hand, there are enormous, highly compelling reasons to want to homeschool (really a significant misnomer, since it is not necessarily "school" and can take place anywhere, not just "home"--but that is another discussion)..."

"Brion Gysin was an experimental polyglot who lived on multiple continents and collaborated with William S. Burroughs, Alice B. Toklas, and the Rolling Stones, among others."

obtrude, obtrusive, obviate

Obtrude- myself in a situation in which a stern sense of duty to my own character compels me to obtrude my private affairs on the notice of the public

obtrusive-The Secret Service is less obtrusive there, and the press is generally absent.

obviate-There are other similar questions floating out there, whose simple answers mightobviate the need for more abstract puffery.

Benefactor, Abstain, Superfluous

Benefactor "China remains North Korea's chief ally and benefactor, supplier of troops when the Korean War broke out 60 years ago and its main source of aid to this day"

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/38926778

Abstain "....accused of violating his post-prison supervision requiring him to abstain from alcohol."

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/38921574

Superfluous "....that FM on the MP3 player just seems superfluous."

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/38916497

abduct, benignity, disclaimer

1. Abduct- Three Russian pilots working for a Sudanese aviation company who were abducted in the Darfur region have been released, a Russian embassy spokesman said Tuesday.

2. Bequeath- Magnanimous in defeat, which could turn into victory, Conan O'Brien bequeathed "The Tonight Show" back to Jay Leno Friday after first thanking NBC for at least putting him on the map.

3. Disclaimer- With the knowledge that Fox News' parent company recently cut a $1 million check to the Republican Governors Association, the leader of the Democratic Governors Association is calling on the cable news network to run a "formal disclaimer" when it covers gubernatorial races.

Source: www.cnn.com. www.freevocabulary.com.

Your Completely Unique Trait

Everyone has traits that are unique to them, but few traits are able to shape your life and change how you live.

Your Ongoing Mystery

I remember what happened. I vividly remember where and when it happened. However, I can never seem to remember how it happened.

THE ONGOING MYSTERY

GOOOOD MOOORNING VIETNAAAAAAAM! Will Chalkers voice boomed through my ears shutting down a peacful dream and awakening my senses. The smell of B.O. filled my nostrils, I opened my eyes, blankly staring at the inner screen cover of our tent. A familiar site now, the screen was covered in mosquitos and flies almost to the point to where the outer green rain tarp wasn't visible.