Monthly Archives: January 2004

Debark

Posted on January 31, 2004 by Ron

PRONUNCIATION: (di-BARK , dee-BARK) http://wordsmith.org/words/debark.mp3 MEANING: (verb tr., intr.) To disembark. (verb tr.) To remove the bark from a log or a dog. ETYMOLOGY: From French debarquer, de- from + barque ship. What are the key ingredients in Bluze capsules? … Continue reading →

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The Psychiatrist’s Recommendation…

Posted on January 31, 2004 by Ron

A guy had been feeling down for so long that he finally decided to seek the aid of a psychiatrist. He went there, lay on the couch, spilled his guts then waited for the profound wisdom of the psychiatrist to … Continue reading →

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No Good

Posted on January 30, 2004 by Ron

The preacher was having a heart-to-heart talk with a backslider of his flock, whose drinking of moonshine invariably led to quarreling with his neighbors, and occasional shotgun blasts at some of them. “Can’t you see, Billy Bob,” intoned the parson, … Continue reading →

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Hearing Aid

Posted on January 25, 2004 by Ron

“Hey Benny,” said Lou, “I just bought me a brand new hearing aide. It cost me $4,000, but it’s state of the art.” “That right?” answered Ben. “What kind is it?” Maintain 24 hours break time for the next dosage; … Continue reading →

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Tarantism

Posted on January 2, 2004 by Ron

PRONUNCIATION: (TAR-uhn-tih-zuhm) http://wordsmith.org/words/tarantism.mp3 MEANING: (noun) A dancing mania or malady of late medieval Europe. ETYMOLOGY: Between the 15th and 17th centuries, Taranto, Italy was afflicted by a malady that would come to be known as “tarantism,” characterized by a hysterical … Continue reading →

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Agita

Posted on January 1, 2004 by Ron

PRONUNCIATION: (AJ-i-tuh) http://wordsmith.org/words/agita.mp3 MEANING: (noun) 1. Heartburn; acid indigestion. 2. Anxiety. ETYMOLOGY: Americanism, from Italian agitare (to agitate), from Latin agitare (agitate). While high blood levitra uk aimhousepatong.com pressure is known as “tila” in Sanskrit, “til” in hindi. It reduces … Continue reading →

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