Words that go with other words
By phil
Can you “foment” something that is not revolution?
The word “ample” usually describes one of three things: Intelligence, reason or bosom.
Are all go-getters “real go-getters” or are there of semi-real and fake go-getters that we need to distinguish from?
That’s all. Please send more.
Tags: my lovely little lumps, tomfoolery, wordsmanship
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April 15, 2008 at 4:14 am
“foment” a rebellion. The contrast is “stark,” just read it a couple more times.
“ample” time. As in, “my plane takes off in forty minutes and I am still sanguinely sitting in my apartment; I have ample time to reflect on how in two minutes I will madly attempt to board said aircraft before it pushes off the gate without me.” “Ample.”
April 15, 2008 at 3:58 pm
“Supple” most often describes breasts, lips, or farmland. At least in my mind. Mmm, farmland.
April 16, 2008 at 2:04 am
from the ER:
“frank” psychosis (could it be subtle?!)
“gross” blood (as in, a lot of, but also gross)
…and with “blatant” disregard for the original topic, I have to throw in my favorite, ’soooo, just “how” pregnant are you?’
April 18, 2008 at 7:34 pm
Blatant disregard! Stark contrast! Good stuff all.
Sam, i’ve never heard farmland described as “supple” before but, I agree, it sounds delicious.
May 1, 2008 at 4:11 am
as I hunt for an apartment in houston, america’s capital of urban sprawl, I can say with authority that “ample” is a frequent descriptor for parking.