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Hmmm...
Posted Aug 28, 2001
Straight out of Webster's :
Main Entry: big·ot
Pronunciation: 'bi-g&t
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle French, hypocrite, bigot
Date: 1661
: a person obstinately or intolerantly devoted to his or her own opinions and prejudices
- big·ot·ed /-g&-t&d/ adjective
- big·ot·ed·ly adverb
Makes me wonder what the relevance of the word is in a lot of posts and entries...
If anyone has more information about this word, I am very interested in it. Never to old to learn.
Greetz,
TM.
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Get Lost, NOW!
Posted Jul 12, 2001
Now Stay Away From My Page, You MODERATORS!!!
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Developing Bab-5.
Posted Jul 3, 2001
Started work on the next batch of Babylon-5 articles...
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Tact
Posted Jun 11, 2001
Main Entry: tact
Pronunciation: 'takt
Function: noun
Etymology: French, sense of touch, from Latin tactus, from tangere to touch -- more at TANGENT
Date: 1797
1 : sensitive mental or aesthetic perception
2 : a keen sense of what to do or say in order to maintain good relations with others or avoid offense
Synonyms TACT, ADDRESS, POISE, SAVOIR FAIRE mean skill and grace in dealing with others. TACT implies delicate and considerate perception of what is appropriate . ADDRESS stresses dexterity and grace in dealing with new and trying situations and may imply success in attaining one's ends . POISE may imply both tact and address but stresses self-possession and ease in meeting difficult situations . SAVOIR FAIRE is likely to stress worldly experience and a sure awareness of what is proper or expedient.
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Intelligence
Posted Jun 11, 2001
Main Entry: in.tel.li.gence
Pronunciation: in-'te-l&-j&n(t)s
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin intelligentia, from intelligent-, intelligens intelligent
Date: 14th century
1 a (1) : the ability to learn or understand or to deal with new or trying situations : REASON; also : the skilled use of reason (2) : the ability to apply knowledge to manipulate one's environment or to think abstractly as measured by objective criteria (as tests) b Christian Science : the basic eternal quality of divine Mind c : mental acuteness : SHREWDNESS
2 a : an intelligent entity; especially : ANGEL
b : intelligent minds or mind
3 : the act of understanding : COMPREHENSION
4 a : INFORMATION, NEWS
b : information concerning an enemy or possible enemy or an area;
also : an agency engaged in obtaining such information
5 : the ability to perform computer functions
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