Weekly Vocab #1.2.7 (repost #1)

Last posted: November 29th, 2002

> From: Aidan Grey <grey@...>
>
> Wow, this week it's even on time!
>
>
> topic: non-finite clauses
>
> 1. machinery
>      To repair machinery is difficult.
> 2. into
>      Entering into machinery is a serious matter.
> 3. wicked
>      She wants to be a wicked woman.
> 4. mid-
>      Mid-century, being a wicked woman was dangerous.
> 5. turn
>      It's your turn.
>      He needs to turn around.
> 6. historical
>      They want to study historical documents.
> 7. upset
>      We are upset about his coming.
> 8. him
>      We need to tell him.
> 9. damage
>      They are trying to damage our reputation.
>      It took a lot of damage in the battle.
> 10. apparatus
>      This apparatus needs to be repaired.
>
> Aidan
Bonus Vocab from WordNet:
This is randomly selected automatically, so in case it offends you
or you disagree, please either ignore or be inspired to make up
different words and/or phrases:

  - minor suit, n.
    ( bridge) a suit of inferior scoring value, either diamonds or clubs

  - unsheathe, v.
    draw from a sheath or scabbard; "the knight unsheathed his sword"

Fiant verba!

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