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Word(s) Of The Day – For The Week Of August 22, 2021
Word(s) Of The Day – For The Week Of August 22, 2021
August 22, 2021
Placate – v. – To appease or pacify.
August 23, 2021
Atypical – adj. – Unusual or irregular. Deviating from what is usual or common or to be expected.
August 24, 2021
Antiquated – adj. – Very old. Too old to be fashionable, suitable, or useful.
August 25, 2021
Ubiquitous – adj. – Being or seeming to be everywhere, or in all places, at the same time.
August 26, 2021
Fortuitous – adj. – Happening by accident or chance. Happening by a fortunate accident or lucky chance.
August 27, 2021
Insipid – adj. – Lacking qualities that excite, stimulate, or interest.
August 28, 2021
Voluminous – adj. – Having great volume, fullness, size, or number, ample or lengthy in speech or writing.
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Thought(s) Of The Day – For the Week of August 22, 2021
Thought(s) Of The Day – For the Week of August 22, 2021
August 22, 2021
There is no one way to believe in God.
August 23, 2021
Rivers begin with one drop of water.
August 24, 2021
Fortune does not lie at the end of the rainbow; it’s usually found hidden behind some obstacles.
August 25, 2021
Mistakes are great learning opportunities.
August 26, 2021
Forcing yourself to be active is the hardest part of being active.
August 27, 2021
A beautiful soul lasts longer than a beautiful body.
August 28, 2021
Guilt is its own punishment.
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Quote(s) Of The Day – For the week of August 22, 2021
Quote(s) Of The Day – For the week of August 22, 2021
August 22, 2021
“In the land of promise a man may die of hunger.” – Danish Proverb
August 23, 2021
“You cannot drive straight on a twisted lane.” – Russian Proverb
August 24, 2021
“As long as you live, keep learning how to live.” – Seneca
August 25, 2021
“They know enough who know how to learn.” -Adams
August 26, 2021
“If though injurest conscience, it will have its revenge on thee.” – Franklin
August 27, 2021
“Idleness is the refuge of weak minds, and the holiday of fools.” – Chesterfield
August 28, 2021
“The habit of resting before fatigue sets in is laziness.” – Renard
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Word(s) Of The Day – For The Week Of August 15, 2021
Word(s) Of The Day – For The Week Of August 15, 2021
August 15, 2021
Duplicitous – adj. – Given to or marked by deliberate deceptiveness in behavior or speech.
August 16, 2021
Derisive – adj. – Expressing contempt or ridicule.
August 17, 2021
Prodigious – adj. – Remarkably or impressively great in extent, size, or degree.
August 18, 2021
Recalcitrant – adj. – Stubborn, often defiant of authority.
August 19, 2021
Anomalous – adj. – Deviating from what is standard, normal, or expected.
August 20, 2021
Pugnacious – adj. – Quarrelsome or combative in nature, belligerent.
August 21, 2021
Bucolic – adj. – Of or relating to the pleasant aspects of country life.
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Thought(s) Of The Day – For the Week of August 15, 2021
Thought(s) Of The Day – For the Week of August 15, 2021
August 15, 2021
Character is what you are; reputation is what others think you are.
August 16, 2021
Chance is a challenge for the courageous and an opportunity for the alert.
August 17, 2021
Be thankful that God doesn’t answer all your prayers.
August 18, 2021
Laughing at yourself can cure many things.
August 19, 2021
Humor is to life what shock absorvers are to a car.
August 20, 2021
Don’t be afraid to say no.
August 21, 2021
If you remember the bad, take time also to remember the good.
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Quote(s) Of The Day – For the week of August 15, 2021
Quote(s) Of The Day – For the week of August 15, 2021
August 15, 2021
“Keep conscience clear, then never fear.” – Franklin
August 16, 2021
“I wish that people would put a little more emphasis in observance of the law than they do on its enforcement.” – Coolidge
August 17, 2021
“The reason that worry kills more people than work is tha tmore people worry than work.” – Frost
August 18, 2021
“If you tell the truth, you don’t have to remember anything.” – Twain
August 19, 2021
“Let me be a little kinder, let mebe a littler blinder to the faults of those around me.” – Guest
August 20, 2021
“A promise made is a debt unpaid.” – Shakespear
August 21, 2021
“Integrity is the basis of all true-blue success.” – Forbes
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Word(s) Of The Day – For The Week Of August 8, 2021
Word(s) Of The Day – For The Week Of August 8, 2021
August 8, 2021
Altruism – n. – Unselfish concern for the welfare of others.
August 9, 2021
Copious – adj. – Large in quantity.
August 10, 2021
Ambiguous – adj. – Open to more than one interpretation. Doubtful or uncertain.
August 11, 2021
Austere – adj. – Markedly simple without adornment or ornamentation.
August 12, 2021
Euphemism – n. – A mild, inoffensive expression that is substituted for one that is often considered harsh or offensive.
August 13, 2021
Ostensible – adj. – Stated or appearing to be true, but not necessarily so.
August 14, 2021
Disingenuous – adj. – Not straightforward or candid, insincere.
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Thought(s) Of The Day – For the Week of August 8, 2021
Thought(s) Of The Day – For the Week of August 8, 2021
August 8, 2021
A good part of being a good guest is knowing when to leave.
August 9, 2021
Your mind can make things better or worse than they actually are.
August 10, 2021
A creative mess is much preferable to idle neatness.
August 11, 2021
What is well planted cannot be uprooted.
August 12, 2021
Time is more valuable when you’re old than when you’re young.
August 13, 2021
Consider the source as well as the advice.
August 14, 2021
The anticipation of pleasure and pain is always greater than the reality of either.
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Quote(s) Of The Day – For the week of August 8, 2021
Quote(s) Of The Day – For the week of August 8, 2021
August 8, 2021
“A true friend is the best possession.” – Franklin
August 9, 2021
“Where law ends, tyranny begins.” – Pitt
August 10, 2021
“I don’t want any yes-men around me. I want everyone to tell me the truth, even though it costs him his job.” – Goldwyn
August 11, 2021
“If you want a place in the sun, be willing to expect some blisters.” – Hatten
August 12, 2021
“We have two classes in this country: The working class, and the one whose teacher has left the room for a few minutes.” – Walsh
August 13, 2021
“As for me, all I know is that I know nothing.” – Socrates
August 14, 2021
“I’ve never let my schooling interfere with my education.” – Twain
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Word(s) Of The Day – For The Week Of August 1, 2021
Word(s) Of The Day – For The Week Of August 1, 2021
August 1, 2021
Anachronism – n. – One that is out of its proper, chronological, or historical order, especially a person or practice that belongs to an earlier time
August 2, 2021
Nebulous – adj. – Lacking definite form
August 3, 2021
Exacerbate – verb. – To make more violent, irritate or make worse
August 4, 2021
Temporal – adj. – Relating to, or limited by time.
August 5, 2021
Pragmatic – adj. – More concerned with practical results than with theories and principles
August 6, 2021
Diminutive – adj. – Extremely small in size.
August 7, 2021
Laborious – adj. – Hard-working.
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Don Rima
Don Rima is an Information Systems consultant with over 30 years experience in Information Systems. His roles of responsibility have included programming, systems management and IT department management. He's also a technical editor and writer, does regular product reviews, is a very good cook, gardener and avid reader and writer. His sports interest include: the Green Bay Packers, Baltimore Orioles, Clemson Tigers and Chelsea Football teams. The articles on this site are written to be correct, informative, laconic, provoke progressive thought, informative and sometimes make you laugh. They're not designed to be the writing of just another politically correct drone.