JohnRich 4 #1 January 20, 2006 The Merriam-Webster dictionary web site has sorted through thousands of user hits from their online dictionary to find the ten words that have most consistently piqued your curiosity this past year. The top ten word lookups for the year are: 1. integrity 2. refugee 3. contempt 4. filibuster 5. insipid 6. tsunami 7. pandemic 8. conclave 9. levee 10. inept* * *It's obvious that most of those words come from politics and natural disasters. But why would "insipid" and "conclave" have been browsed so often? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GTAVercetti 0 #2 January 20, 2006 Now, who can use them ALL in a sentence?Why yes, my license number is a palindrome. Thank you for noticing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #3 January 20, 2006 The contempt of the inept engineers for the tsunami in regards to the integrity of the levee left refugees in danger of starting a pandemic of whining; however, the filibuster decided in a conclave of the state government insipid of original ideas proved the nation's worst fears. BAM! All in one sentence. A compund sentence, but one none the less.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedRacer 1 #4 January 20, 2006 How about the word: "Inconceivable!" Speed Racer -------------------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrewGPM 0 #5 January 20, 2006 The process used to decide the next Pope is called a Conclave...hence the search. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnnyD 0 #6 January 20, 2006 QuoteIt's obvious that most of those words come from politics and natural disasters. But why would "insipid" and "conclave" have been browsed so often? Were they in the latest Harry Potter book? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WatchYourStep 0 #7 January 20, 2006 Is it just me or is anyone else scared/impressed by the fact that Dave came up with that and typed it within 4 minutes? "You start off your skydiving career with a bag full of luck and an empty bag of experience. The trick is to fill the bag of experience up before your bag of luck runs out." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildcard451 0 #8 January 20, 2006 Yes, but I question his use of filibuster. discuss. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lindercles 0 #9 January 20, 2006 I question his use of insipid, too. But impressive nonetheless. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
funks 1 #10 January 20, 2006 Quoteimpressed? I would have been if he didnt fuck it all up by labeling it a "compund" sentence there at the end QuoteBAM! All in one sentence. A compund sentence, but one none the less. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GTAVercetti 0 #11 January 20, 2006 Not bad, but I believe using the semicolon followed by "however," is not correct. But a very commendable try. Why yes, my license number is a palindrome. Thank you for noticing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #12 January 20, 2006 Quote Not bad, but I believe using the semicolon followed by "however," is not correct. It is but its not used very often. Oh well, it was fun to do, but its time to go to the DZ.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lindercles 0 #13 January 20, 2006 Quote Oh well, it was fun to do, but its time to go to the DZ. I think I speak for all of us who are still at work when I say....You bastard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #14 January 20, 2006 Hey, I only have every other weekend off, but I have Friday-Sunday off...the advantage of shift work and 12hr shifts.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arlo 0 #15 January 20, 2006 QuoteHow about the word: "Inconceivable!" as you wish. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #16 January 20, 2006 QuoteThe process used to decide the next Pope is called a Conclave...hence the search. Aha! That explains that one. Thanks. I had forgotten about that piece of news. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #17 January 20, 2006 QuoteIs it just me or is anyone else scared/impressed by the fact that Dave came up with that and typed it within 4 minutes? Yeah! That boy must be smarter than he looks... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jumpah 0 #18 January 21, 2006 QuoteThe contempt of the inept engineers for the tsunami in regards to the integrity of the levee left refugees in danger of starting a pandemic of whining; however, the filibuster decided in a conclave of the state government insipid of original ideas proved the nation's worst fears. Very nice...now for your next challenge...use them in a sentence in the order given Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
groundrush134 0 #19 January 21, 2006 QuoteThe contempt of the inept engineers for the tsunami in regards to the integrity of the levee left refugees in danger of starting a pandemic of whining; however, the filibuster decided in a conclave of the state government insipid of original ideas proved the nation's worst fears. Nice job. BAM! All in one sentence. A compund sentence, but one none the less.~~~> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kirrz 0 #20 January 21, 2006 QuoteVery nice...now for your next challenge...use them in a sentence in the order given The integrity of the refugee who voiced his contempt is now being questioned as he is a filibuster with an insipid personality who chose to voice his opinion that the tsunami and its pandemic effect was a terrorist masterplan whereas revelations from the recent conclave show that it was simply the levee which was to blame for being inept. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
groundrush134 0 #21 January 21, 2006 QuoteQuoteVery nice...now for your next challenge...use them in a sentence in the order given The integrity of the refugee who voiced his contempt is now being questioned as he is a filibuster with an insipid personality who chose to voice his opinion that the tsunami and its pandemic effect was a terrorist masterplan whereas revelations from the recent conclave show that it was simply the levee which was to blame for being inept. way to go!~~~> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites