Continuing to ramble
/spəɡɛtifɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/
noun
mass noun Physics
The process by which (in some theories) an object would be stretched and ripped apart by gravitational forces on falling into a black hole.
‘The extreme tidal forces would stretch the observer head to foot; this effect is called spaghettification.’
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According to advertising legend, scientific contemplation of spaghettification may have begun on Wednesdays in Boston, Massachusetts.
/ˈvʌɪn(ə)l/
noun
1 mass noun Synthetic resin or plastic consisting of polyvinyl chloride or a related polymer, used for wallpapers and other covering materials and for gramophone records.
1.1 Vinyl used as the standard material for records.
1.2 count noun A vinyl record.
2 Chemistry
as modifier Of or denoting the unsaturated hydrocarbon radical —CH=CH₂, derived from ethylene by removal of a hydrogen atom.
Origin
Mid 19th century from Latin vinum ‘wine’ + -yl.
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Calvin calmly sipped his well-aged wine while listening to his treasured vinyl, spinning at exactly 33⅓ revolutions per minute on his precise turntable. He actually had no clue there was an etymological link between his recorded music and expensive wine.
Up at three
Whoo-eee!
Watched TV
Lucky me.
Tired now
But somehow
Appointment vow
No nap, wow!
Later then
Snooze again
Not sure when
Perhaps by ten.
(also praeternatural)
/ˌpriːtəˈnatʃ(ə)r(ə)l/
adjective
Beyond what is normal or natural.
Origin
Preternatural derives from the Latin praeter naturam, which means “beyond nature.”
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The goal of this forum topic is to create, in others, the preternatural ability to flawlessly use English.
Listen, now, to what I say
Because it’ll turn out fine, okay?
With these words, please play.
Do a little bit every day.
You may think you are too shy
To even make a little try,
But none of us are always spry.
It takes some time to learn to fly.
Begin today; no do not wait.
Something close. You can relate,
Even something less than great.
Build your skills. Don’t hesitate!
/ˈɡriːbəʊ/
noun grebos
informal British
A youth favouring heavy metal or punk rock music, and having long hair.
Origin
1980s perhaps from greaser, on the pattern of words such as dumbo.
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Greg grumbled grievously when called a grebo. He just liked his hair long.
/ˈhəːbəri/
noun herbaries
archaic
A herb garden.
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I suspect that the main reason that “herbary” has become an archaic word is that those little jars in the cupboard are so much easier to deal with.
The sun is up
And so am I.
I’m afraid by noon
We’re gonna’ fry!!
/stɛnˈtɔːrɪəs/
adjective
(of a person’s voice) loud and powerful.
Origin
Early 17th century from Greek Stentōr, the name of a herald in the Trojan War.
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Sid sought senatorial office. He developed a stentorious delivery for his campaign speech-making. People at the back of the crowd appreciated it. Those at the front wished he had simply used a microphone and speakers.
/dɪˈleɪt/
verb
[with object]
1 archaic Report (an offence or crime)
1.1 Inform against or denounce (someone)
Origin
Late 15th century from Latin delat- ‘referred, carried away’, from the verb deferre (see defer).
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Barry was quick to delate all his accomplices in order to get a reduced sentence…
…but you should know, this is not that reduced sentence.
There is no debate.
I cannot relate
To those who delate
for motives of hate.
While I do post
It’s not the most.
You should know,
I’m not a ghost.
I am on here
But do not jeer
Yet, still, do know
You need not cheer.
