When I overheard the doctor say I had ataxia, I wondered if it was some serious disease. I looked it up – it just means clumsiness, in that case, a result of concussion.
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Gurkle is a word that can sum up just about any funny situation. When in doubt, I say, “That’s gurkle!” and no one can argue that. I think the word originated from someone mispronouncing Steve Urkel’s name. Cracker New Jersey I first heard this word when I was in high school when a (very smart) friend used it to explain another word for a riddle or puzzle. I’ve loved it ever since. Plus it’s fun to say! Shey Scottsdale, AZ The word respect is important to me because you need to feel respected. If you don’t feel respected then no one will respect you. Respect means an assumption of good faith in another person or in the whole of oneself. To me respect means to have an admiration for someone and or yourself. You [...] If you don’t you never know. Herve Chateau France I guess because nostalgia runs my life. “A bittersweet longing for things, persons, or situations of the past.” Pretty much describes me. Always looking to somehow get back everything I’ve lost. And it’s just a beautiful word. Really. Anne Boiron Toronto I love this word. It’s so direct and to the point. It reminds me of a litter of pups or kittens and the runt is always the nicest. Plus it reminds me of one of my best friends, we call each other runts! Claire McMahon Most online dictionaries give the definition as “having the ability, or power, to change the mind,” but I like a more literal interpretation: “mind bending” (flex + animus). Rick Chicago It’s just so questioning and makes a cool sound when you say it. You can’t help but pronouncing it as you read this I bet. Xylia What is not to like about it? It is as loving and innocent a word as there could be. It is one of those fine English words that end in “le,” thus suggesting repetition (compare “spark” to “sparkle”). It is rare enough but has an air of familiarity about it. It means: To move [...] Until about five minutes ago when I googled it, I had no idea what a butternut was or how it looked. When I was younger and used to read books about the American Civil War, I remember always pausing for a moment when the Confederate uniforms were described as ‘butternut grey’. It always seemed [...] Writings or reports not considered genuine. Some biblical connotation there as well, but it sounds so beautiful. Chris |
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