Tuesday, August 31, 2010

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.

Wednesday, August 25, 2010

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.

Tuesday, August 24, 2010

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.