Vocabulary, So Far, The P-Man Kicks Ass

DJ Ryan · 08-21-2004, 06:15 PM

Ah, I haven't been in this forum for a while...

Some of us have recently went back to school,

And along with school, comes English, with English comes vocab and such

Well, I have decided to spread some knowledge along with playing a game.

I will post a couple of vocabulary words I have at a time,
You can earn points in various ways
1. Defining
2. Using it in a sentence
3. Giving the part of speech it is.

So here are the first few words

1. Ingenious
2. Placidly
3. Supplicating

[ August 21, 2004, 11:30 PM: Message edited by: The Rubberband Man V.2 ]

Parrakarry · 08-21-2004, 11:13 PM

Ingenious is an... adjective, I think. It means you're effing smart.

"The ingenious mastermind, Dr. Evil, plotted again to take over the world."

Placidly is an adverb meaning calmly.

"He placidly convinced the two gangs to stop fighting."

Supplicating is a verb, of course, meaning... jesus, I know this one... I THINK it's like praying, but I could be wrong. I can't figure out how to use it in a sentence, unfortunately... hmm. I'll give it a shot anyway:

"The man bowed down to supplicate to his Lord."

I'm probably wrong on the last one, but it's worth a shot.

...By the way, I just realized that people could use, like, a dictionary or something and look these up. If you do, shaaame. Shame on you.

DJ Ryan · 08-21-2004, 11:29 PM

I know people can, but that's all on them, I respect anyone more who doesn't use one,

Quote:

Ingenious is an... adjective, I think. It means you're effing smart.

"The ingenious mastermind, Dr. Evil, plotted again to take over the world."

PArt of speech correct, and sentence correct, but definition is wrong

"Made Or Done in a clever manner"

Quote:

Placidly is an adverb meaning calmly.

"He placidly convinced the two gangs to stop fighting."

Correct, alll the way through!

Quote:

Supplicating is a verb, of course, meaning... jesus, I know this one... I THINK it's like praying, but I could be wrong. I can't figure out how to use it in a sentence, unfortunately... hmm. I'll give it a shot anyway:

"The man bowed down to supplicate to his Lord."

Hmm, no it's actually:

"Appealing humble and earnest"
But you get a point for part of speech

6 points to Parakarry

Para-6

Next:
Derisive
Absolved

Parrakarry · 08-22-2004, 10:53 AM

Ugh. I always failed Vocabulary Pre-Tests, JUST because I knew the words, and could use them properly in a day-to-day situation, but couldn't figure out what they meant.

Hmm... Absolved means that you've been... well, you've been pardoned. And I know it's a verb.

"The priest lay his hands on the man, and absolved him of his sins."

Derisive... It means you're kind of being mean to someone, I guess. Mocking them and crap. It's an adjective.

"The kids, in their derisive ways, mocked anyone who was better than them."

I'm probably wrong about the second one, but oh well.

DJ Ryan · 08-25-2004, 04:50 PM

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Jimjams

08-21-2004, 06:15 PM	#1
DJ Ryan http://www.misterpoll.com/polls/359805 Vote for your favorite songs Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Birmingham, AL Gender: Posts: 13,408 Thanks: 1,058 Thanked 716 Times in 415 Posts Points: 39,351.36 Bank: 907,382.89 Total Points: 946,734.25 Donate	Ah, I haven't been in this forum for a while... Some of us have recently went back to school, And along with school, comes English, with English comes vocab and such Well, I have decided to spread some knowledge along with playing a game. I will post a couple of vocabulary words I have at a time, You can earn points in various ways 1. Defining 2. Using it in a sentence 3. Giving the part of speech it is. So here are the first few words 1. Ingenious 2. Placidly 3. Supplicating [ August 21, 2004, 11:30 PM: Message edited by: The Rubberband Man V.2 ]

08-21-2004, 11:13 PM	#2
Parrakarry Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 10,683 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Points: 9,428.81 Bank: 621.69 Total Points: 10,050.50 Donate	Ingenious is an... adjective, I think. It means you're effing smart. "The ingenious mastermind, Dr. Evil, plotted again to take over the world." Placidly is an adverb meaning calmly. "He placidly convinced the two gangs to stop fighting." Supplicating is a verb, of course, meaning... jesus, I know this one... I THINK it's like praying, but I could be wrong. I can't figure out how to use it in a sentence, unfortunately... hmm. I'll give it a shot anyway: "The man bowed down to supplicate to his Lord." I'm probably wrong on the last one, but it's worth a shot. ...By the way, I just realized that people could use, like, a dictionary or something and look these up. If you do, shaaame. Shame on you.

08-22-2004, 10:53 AM	#4
Parrakarry Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 10,683 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Points: 9,428.81 Bank: 621.69 Total Points: 10,050.50 Donate	Ugh. I always failed Vocabulary Pre-Tests, JUST because I knew the words, and could use them properly in a day-to-day situation, but couldn't figure out what they meant. Hmm... Absolved means that you've been... well, you've been pardoned. And I know it's a verb. "The priest lay his hands on the man, and absolved him of his sins." Derisive... It means you're kind of being mean to someone, I guess. Mocking them and crap. It's an adjective. "The kids, in their derisive ways, mocked anyone who was better than them." I'm probably wrong about the second one, but oh well.

08-25-2004, 04:50 PM	#5
DJ Ryan http://www.misterpoll.com/polls/359805 Vote for your favorite songs Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Birmingham, AL Gender: Posts: 13,408 Thanks: 1,058 Thanked 716 Times in 415 Posts Points: 39,351.36 Bank: 907,382.89 Total Points: 946,734.25 Donate	Parakarry-12 Goober Jimjams