 Word of the Day from Nov, 2003, Can you create a masterpiece? |
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 Jan 28 04, 17:21
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 Mosaic Master  Posts: 18,892 Joined: 1-August 03 From: Massachusetts Member No.: 2 Real Name: Lori Kanter Writer of: Poetry & Prose Referred By:Imhotep  |
Below are the words of the day from Dictionary.com from Nov, 2003.
Your mission and challenge: :detective: Take five to ten words and create a poem, prose or story response with them. Good luck! :cheer: ~Cleo :pharoah: vapid: flat; dull; spiritless. internecine: destructive; especially, mutually destructive; also, relating to conflict within a group. potentate: one who possesses great power or sway. crux: the essential point or feature. avuncular: resembling an uncle, as in kindness or indulgence. deracinate: to uproot. amity: friendship; friendly relations. microcosm: a smaller, representative system having analogies to a larger system. juxtaposition: the act or an instance of placing in nearness. exemplar: an ideal model or type. solicitous: manifesting, expressing, or full of care or concern. dyspeptic: pertaining to or having indigestion; also, irritable or ill-humored. obfuscate: to darken or obscure. termagant: a scolding, nagging, bad-tempered woman. extraneous: coming from the outside; also, not essential; also, irrelevant. bifurcate: to divide into two branches. felicitous: apt or appropriate; also, delightful. portent: a sign or omen. bellicose: inclined to or favoring war or strife. interlard: to insert between; to mix. Argus-eyed: extremely observant; watchful. repine: to feel or express discontent. plaudit: enthusiastic approval. limpid: clear; also, serene. aficionado: an enthusiastic admirer; a fan. rapacious: grasping; greedy. satiety: fullness to or beyond the point of satisfaction. obtrude: to thrust out; also, to impose on others. patina: a superficial layer. animus: a feeling of ill will; also, animating spirit; disposition. ·······  ·······"It's a dangerous business, Frodo, going out your door. You step into the Road, and if you don't keep your feet, there is no knowing where you might be swept off to." ~ J.R.R Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings
Collaboration feeds innovation. In the spirit of workshopping, please revisit those threads you've critiqued to see if the author has incorporated your ideas, or requests further feedback from you. In addition, reciprocate with those who've responded to you in kind. "I believe it is the act of remembrance, long after our bones have turned to dust, to be the true essence of an afterlife." ~ Lorraine M. Kanter Nominate a poem for the InterBoard Poetry Competition by taking into careful consideration those poems you feel would best represent Mosaic Musings. For details, click into the IBPC nomination forum. Did that poem just captivate you? Nominate it for the Faery award today! If perfection of form allured your muse, propose the Crown Jewels award. For more information, click here!  "Worry looks around, Sorry looks back, Faith looks up." ~ Early detection can save your life.MM Award Winner           |
  
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Feb 19 04, 19:32
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Mosaic Master Posts: 18,892 Joined: 1-August 03 From: Massachusetts Member No.: 2 Real Name: Lori Kanter Writer of: Poetry & Prose Referred By:Imhotep |
Any takers on this one?
······· ·······"It's a dangerous business, Frodo, going out your door. You step into the Road, and if you don't keep your feet, there is no knowing where you might be swept off to." ~ J.R.R Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings
Collaboration feeds innovation. In the spirit of workshopping, please revisit those threads you've critiqued to see if the author has incorporated your ideas, or requests further feedback from you. In addition, reciprocate with those who've responded to you in kind. "I believe it is the act of remembrance, long after our bones have turned to dust, to be the true essence of an afterlife." ~ Lorraine M. Kanter Nominate a poem for the InterBoard Poetry Competition by taking into careful consideration those poems you feel would best represent Mosaic Musings. For details, click into the IBPC nomination forum. Did that poem just captivate you? Nominate it for the Faery award today! If perfection of form allured your muse, propose the Crown Jewels award. For more information, click here! "Worry looks around, Sorry looks back, Faith looks up." ~ Early detection can save your life.MM Award Winner |
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Feb 20 04, 02:46
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Dear Cleo
Well, I had a look, and decided that the extreme randomity was so great that I would pass, and you know I love a challenge. I think the trouble is it is just words, no snippets of poetry to spark me. Similarly, of all the challenges you put up earlier, the Do-Wap song titles one, altho I did it, was the most plodding. Love Alan PS, Hey, the OTHER challenges were all great, and you know, to go a season 15 and 1 is still a winning season, ain't it ? |
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Feb 21 04, 10:40
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Mosaic Master Posts: 18,892 Joined: 1-August 03 From: Massachusetts Member No.: 2 Real Name: Lori Kanter Writer of: Poetry & Prose Referred By:Imhotep |
LOL!
I will plan for more challenges! 
······· ·······"It's a dangerous business, Frodo, going out your door. You step into the Road, and if you don't keep your feet, there is no knowing where you might be swept off to." ~ J.R.R Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings
Collaboration feeds innovation. In the spirit of workshopping, please revisit those threads you've critiqued to see if the author has incorporated your ideas, or requests further feedback from you. In addition, reciprocate with those who've responded to you in kind. "I believe it is the act of remembrance, long after our bones have turned to dust, to be the true essence of an afterlife." ~ Lorraine M. Kanter Nominate a poem for the InterBoard Poetry Competition by taking into careful consideration those poems you feel would best represent Mosaic Musings. For details, click into the IBPC nomination forum. Did that poem just captivate you? Nominate it for the Faery award today! If perfection of form allured your muse, propose the Crown Jewels award. For more information, click here! "Worry looks around, Sorry looks back, Faith looks up." ~ Early detection can save your life.MM Award Winner |
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