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Encaitare · 11-19-2004, 09:27 PM

I certainly agree with you, Leny. I've become so nitpicky about grammar now from trying to make my posts sound intelligent.

I correct my sister and even my friends without thinking... I think I irritate them a bit. Hah.

And, I learned a brilliant word here that's fun to say and watch people look confused: verisimilitude. Or even better, verisimilitudinous. Just say one of them if you ever feel stupid, and you'll suddenly feel smart again. I swear.

Lhunardawen · 11-20-2004, 12:27 AM

I have also recently noticed how much I've been analyzing everything (well, almost everything) I read since the CbC started. We've been taking Dante's Inferno for English class and I found myself trying to make connections between the Citadel there (has seven battlements), and, naturally, Minas Tirith. So now I feel smarter than ever, thanks in part to the people who post in the CbC threads. But I'll have to try saying verisimilitude or verisimilitudinous...if I get around to knowing what they mean.

Encaitare · 11-20-2004, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Lhunardawen

But I'll have to try saying verisimilitude or verisimilitudinous...if I get around to knowing what they mean.

That's why Dictionary.com is my best friend.

Lhunardawen · 11-21-2004, 12:47 AM

Thanks for the link, Encaitare...

Eomer of the Rohirrim · 11-21-2004, 12:42 PM

Ever since I saw that post I have been incorporating the word verisimilitudinous into my everyday conversations. It's great, thanks very much!

Encaitare · 11-21-2004, 09:27 PM

*bows* Glad to do my part. See, doesn't it make you feel smarter?

Eomer of the Rohirrim · 11-22-2004, 01:55 PM

Well, I already feel exceptionally smart at most times. This just lets other people know it.

11-21-2004, 12:47 AM	#4
Lhunardawen Hauntress of the Havens Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: IN it, but not OF it Posts: 2,538	I learn new things everyday... Thanks for the link, Encaitare...

11-21-2004, 12:42 PM	#5
Eomer of the Rohirrim Auspicious Wraith Join Date: May 2002 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 4,859	Ever since I saw that post I have been incorporating the word verisimilitudinous into my everyday conversations. It's great, thanks very much! __________________ Los Ingobernables de Harlond

11-22-2004, 01:55 PM	#7
Eomer of the Rohirrim Auspicious Wraith Join Date: May 2002 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 4,859	Well, I already feel exceptionally smart at most times. This just lets other people know it. __________________ Los Ingobernables de Harlond

11-19-2004, 09:27 PM	#1
Encaitare Bittersweet Symphony Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: On the jolly starship Enterprise Posts: 1,814	I certainly agree with you, Leny. I've become so nitpicky about grammar now from trying to make my posts sound intelligent. I correct my sister and even my friends without thinking... I think I irritate them a bit. Hah. And, I learned a brilliant word here that's fun to say and watch people look confused: verisimilitude. Or even better, verisimilitudinous. Just say one of them if you ever feel stupid, and you'll suddenly feel smart again. I swear.

11-20-2004, 12:27 AM	#2
Lhunardawen Hauntress of the Havens Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: IN it, but not OF it Posts: 2,538	I have also recently noticed how much I've been analyzing everything (well, almost everything) I read since the CbC started. We've been taking Dante's Inferno for English class and I found myself trying to make connections between the Citadel there (has seven battlements), and, naturally, Minas Tirith. So now I feel smarter than ever, thanks in part to the people who post in the CbC threads. But I'll have to try saying verisimilitude or verisimilitudinous...if I get around to knowing what they mean.

11-21-2004, 09:27 PM	#6
Encaitare Bittersweet Symphony Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: On the jolly starship Enterprise Posts: 1,814	bows Glad to do my part. See, doesn't it make you feel smarter?