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Re: So U Think U Know Your Vocabs? by romsky: 1:22pm On Apr 01, 2009
being untroubled, lighthearted, cheery

she is carefree about the whole issue




allegiance
Re: So U Think U Know Your Vocabs? by samsick: 7:21pm On Apr 01, 2009
loyalty of a surbordinate to a superior or maybe an individual to a group or to a cause

His allegiance to his homeland is honest.

Agitate?
Re: So U Think U Know Your Vocabs? by SeanT21(f): 8:27pm On Apr 01, 2009
to move with force, to be upset by someone or something

I was aggitated by brandon's attitude


Loyal
Re: So U Think U Know Your Vocabs? by nich(m): 9:04pm On Apr 01, 2009
LOYAL: to be faithful or dedicated to someone or something.

i chose to remain loyal to your government.

MUSIC
Re: So U Think U Know Your Vocabs? by MissyB1(m): 10:22pm On Apr 01, 2009
Music:Any sweet, pleasing, or harmonious sounds or sound
Example:I can't imagine living without Country Music.

Chamber!
Re: So U Think U Know Your Vocabs? by toideve(m): 11:44pm On Apr 01, 2009
chamber: a barrister's office, it also means an enclosed space in the body of an animal or plants. the part of a gun holding the bullet is also known as chamber.

e.g: I was at Festus Keyamo's chamber today


aide and abet
Re: So U Think U Know Your Vocabs? by tobao(m): 12:24am On Apr 02, 2009
Aide and Abet: To help, encourage , incite , aid.
Eq: That man was jailed because he aided and abetted a friend who robbed a bank.
Forms: abettor (abetter)
Diapason
Re: So U Think U Know Your Vocabs? by SeanT21(f): 4:40am On Apr 02, 2009
A instrument for musicians to give the LA which is the sixth note.

She bought her Diapason from the music store for a whopping 500 bucks.


Critical
Re: So U Think U Know Your Vocabs? by romsky: 3:54pm On Apr 02, 2009
Dangerous, vital, grave

she is in a critical condition




Nominal
Re: So U Think U Know Your Vocabs? by samsick: 4:47pm On Apr 02, 2009
containing,bearing,or giving a name or names as the case might be,

the action was nothing but nominal.

skunk?
Re: So U Think U Know Your Vocabs? by romsky: 11:53am On Apr 03, 2009
monster, beast, viper

he behaves more like a skunk





Shabby
Re: So U Think U Know Your Vocabs? by tobao(m): 1:30pm On Apr 03, 2009
Shabby:
1~(adj)showing signs of wear; threadbare; run-down.Eg:A shabby coat.
2~(adj)seedily dressed; having an uncared-for appearance.Eg:a shabby old drunkard.
3~(adj)hurtful or ungenerous for no just cause; unfair; despicable.Eg:shabby conduct
Forms:shabbily,shabbiness
Jowl
Re: So U Think U Know Your Vocabs? by kay9(m): 4:45pm On Apr 03, 2009
Jowl (v) - to speak or chatter incoherently, especially in a stupid or unintelligent way. (Synonym: babble, scatter-yarn grin)
E.g: Y'all have been jowling here long enough to move this thread to the jokes section.

Joke
Re: So U Think U Know Your Vocabs? by samsick: 5:13pm On Apr 03, 2009
sumtin that is said or demostrated to provoke laughter or cause amusement

Your joke is so ill

paradigm?
Re: So U Think U Know Your Vocabs? by Nobody: 9:53pm On Apr 05, 2009
Example, model.

i.e. Dele is a paradigm for the type of guys you would expect to see around here.

Ponderous
Re: So U Think U Know Your Vocabs? by romsky: 1:13pm On Apr 06, 2009
hefty, heavy

the new assignment is ponderous



DAZE
Re: So U Think U Know Your Vocabs? by SeanT21(f): 3:40pm On Apr 06, 2009
1.to lose clear vision from a shiny light,etc
2.A bad feeling U have when something goes wrong

I was dazzled by the bright light from the flashlight
Sean Taylors death left me in a DAZE


Peninsula
Re: So U Think U Know Your Vocabs? by Nobody: 3:44pm On Apr 06, 2009
Almost an island, piece of land that protrudes into a body of water.

Insular
Re: So U Think U Know Your Vocabs? by firestar(f): 8:08pm On Apr 06, 2009
Insular /adj/ :
narrow-minded. Interested only or mainly in one's own group, country etc.

''An insular outlook''


Doppelgänger
Re: So U Think U Know Your Vocabs? by ikamefa(f): 8:14pm On Apr 06, 2009
doppleganger the vernacular, "Doppelgänger" has come to refer (as in German) to any double or look-alike of a person

stasis! cheesy
Re: So U Think U Know Your Vocabs? by Nobody: 6:39pm On Apr 07, 2009
A state of the flow of liquid being stagnant or considerably slowed.
Inacitivity due to action of opposing forces.

i.e air is in a state of homeostasis.

Conundrum
Re: So U Think U Know Your Vocabs? by chibaby5(f): 5:53pm On Apr 11, 2009
a difficult problem/situation

MODICUM
Re: So U Think U Know Your Vocabs? by Nobody: 2:04am On Apr 12, 2009
A small or moderate amount

Only a modicum of salt should be used for the jollof rice cheesy cheesy

Indecisive
Re: So U Think U Know Your Vocabs? by Nobody: 2:11am On Apr 12, 2009
Hazy, unsure.

He had a rare indecisive moment.

Menagerie
Re: So U Think U Know Your Vocabs? by Nobody: 2:17am On Apr 12, 2009
A collection of live animals for display

Wouldn't it be lovely to visit the zoo to see exotic menagerie in the zoo? hmm?




NOMENCLATURE
Re: So U Think U Know Your Vocabs? by minute(f): 8:52pm On Apr 12, 2009
Terms used in a particular feild such as Art or Science.

Legal terminology is the nomenclature used by attorneys.



JURISDICTION.
Re: So U Think U Know Your Vocabs? by Nobody: 2:39am On Apr 13, 2009
The right and power to interpret and apply the law

The judge has the jurisdiction to sentence the suspect to life in prison without parole (Law and Order).




PATRIARCATE
Re: So U Think U Know Your Vocabs? by SeanT21(f): 6:14am On Apr 13, 2009
the office, jurisdiction or residence of a patriarch

The Patriarch of Marley has expressed his sorrow over a sentence that happen on June 22.

Bill Of Rights
Re: So U Think U Know Your Vocabs? by Seeke(f): 5:04pm On Apr 15, 2009
the first 10 amendments of the US constitution. (This one hard small oo)


stalemate
Re: So U Think U Know Your Vocabs? by Nobody: 5:10pm On Apr 15, 2009
draw, impasse, deadlock

i.e The Bayern Munich vs Barcelona match ended in a stalemate.

Emolument
Re: So U Think U Know Your Vocabs? by Seeke(f): 5:30pm On Apr 15, 2009
salary, entitlement

government workers emoluments are tax-exempt


idyll
Re: So U Think U Know Your Vocabs? by SeanT21(f): 7:14pm On Apr 15, 2009
A short Poem

My idylls are written from the heart and tells of my struggles.

FETISH

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