Wordbreak
My sister’s professor says “basically” too much. He shouldn’t do that, but that’s neither here nor there. Well, I guess it’s technically there. Right. Regardless, today’s WOD is both here and there: Contumely.
Contumely is a noun from Old French, pronounced one of three ways: kon-too-muh-lee, kuhn-too-muh-lee, or for you rebels out there, kon-tuhm-lee. It means an insulting, insolent or otherwise reproachful act, expression, or treatment, often arising from arrogance or ignorance.
The Sound of Usage: Henrietta’s open disregard for the traditions of the church was widely perceived as impudent contumely, but it left a very different impression on Ronald, further endearing her to his ever more obstreperous persona.
Enjoy that one. It’s a gem.
-Eerrrric
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It’s true about my professor.
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Greeting. Bear in mind that you should conduct yourself in life as at a feast.
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