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#751 2012-07-07 23:44:28

Jai Ganesh
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Re: English language puzzles

Hi bobbym,

The answers #1167 and #1168 are correct. Neat job!

#1169. What does the adjective palatable mean?

#1170. What does the adjective palpable mean?


It appears to me that if one wants to make progress in mathematics, one should study the masters and not the pupils. - Niels Henrik Abel.

Nothing is better than reading and gaining more and more knowledge - Stephen William Hawking.

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#752 2012-07-08 00:08:05

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Re: English language puzzles

Hi ganesh;

Good evening. Here it is morning, so good morning too.


In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
Always satisfy the Prime Directive of getting the right answer above all else.

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#753 2012-07-09 23:56:39

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Re: English language puzzles

Hi bobbym,

At the time I reply, it is morning for you. Good morning, bobbym!

The answer #1169 is correct. Good work!

#1171. What does the noun obeisance mean?

#1172. What does the adjective occidental mean?


It appears to me that if one wants to make progress in mathematics, one should study the masters and not the pupils. - Niels Henrik Abel.

Nothing is better than reading and gaining more and more knowledge - Stephen William Hawking.

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#754 2012-07-10 01:33:01

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Re: English language puzzles

Hi ganesh;


In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
Always satisfy the Prime Directive of getting the right answer above all else.

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#755 2012-07-10 23:58:57

Jai Ganesh
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Re: English language puzzles

Hi bobbym,

The answer #1172 is correct. Well done!

#1173. What does the adjective poignant mean?

#1174. What does the noun polemic mean?


It appears to me that if one wants to make progress in mathematics, one should study the masters and not the pupils. - Niels Henrik Abel.

Nothing is better than reading and gaining more and more knowledge - Stephen William Hawking.

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#756 2012-07-11 00:57:12

bobbym
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Re: English language puzzles

Hi ganesh;


In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
Always satisfy the Prime Directive of getting the right answer above all else.

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#757 2012-07-11 00:59:03

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Re: English language puzzles

Hi ganesh


“Here lies the reader who will never open this book. He is forever dead.
“Taking a new step, uttering a new word, is what people fear most.” ― Fyodor Dostoyevsky, Crime and Punishment
The knowledge of some things as a function of age is a delta function.

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#758 2012-07-12 00:22:44

Jai Ganesh
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Re: English language puzzles

Hi bobbym and anonimnystefy,

The answer #1173 (bobbym) and #1174 (anonimnystefy) are correct. Well done!

#1175. What does the noun lassitude mean?

#1176. What does the noun megalomania mean?


It appears to me that if one wants to make progress in mathematics, one should study the masters and not the pupils. - Niels Henrik Abel.

Nothing is better than reading and gaining more and more knowledge - Stephen William Hawking.

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#759 2012-07-12 00:27:51

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Re: English language puzzles

Hi ganesh;


In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
Always satisfy the Prime Directive of getting the right answer above all else.

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#760 2012-07-12 02:39:40

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Re: English language puzzles

Hi ganesh


“Here lies the reader who will never open this book. He is forever dead.
“Taking a new step, uttering a new word, is what people fear most.” ― Fyodor Dostoyevsky, Crime and Punishment
The knowledge of some things as a function of age is a delta function.

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#761 2012-07-13 01:34:32

Jai Ganesh
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Re: English language puzzles

Hi bobbym and anonimnystefy,

bobbym : The answers #1175 and #1176 are correct. Neat job!

anonimnystefy : The answer #1176 is correct. Well done!

#1177. What does the noun agnostic mean?

#1178. What does the noun aphorism mean?


It appears to me that if one wants to make progress in mathematics, one should study the masters and not the pupils. - Niels Henrik Abel.

Nothing is better than reading and gaining more and more knowledge - Stephen William Hawking.

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#762 2012-07-13 01:41:39

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Re: English language puzzles

Hi ganesh

[my answers]
agnostic-a man who doesn't believe in any God but will if his existence is proven
aphorism-an original though in a written or spoken, but memorable form.
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“Here lies the reader who will never open this book. He is forever dead.
“Taking a new step, uttering a new word, is what people fear most.” ― Fyodor Dostoyevsky, Crime and Punishment
The knowledge of some things as a function of age is a delta function.

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#763 2012-07-13 03:52:53

bobbym
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Re: English language puzzles

Hi ganesh;


In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
Always satisfy the Prime Directive of getting the right answer above all else.

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#764 2012-07-15 00:03:30

Jai Ganesh
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Re: English language puzzles

Hi anonimnystefy and bobbym,

The answer #1177 is correct. Well done, anonimnystefy and bobbym!

Good work, anonimnystefy!

#1179. What does the noun encomium mean?

#1180. What does the noun epitaph mean?


It appears to me that if one wants to make progress in mathematics, one should study the masters and not the pupils. - Niels Henrik Abel.

Nothing is better than reading and gaining more and more knowledge - Stephen William Hawking.

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#765 2012-07-15 00:14:14

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Re: English language puzzles

Hi;


In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
Always satisfy the Prime Directive of getting the right answer above all else.

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#766 2012-07-16 00:06:27

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Re: English language puzzles

Hi bobbym,

The answer #1180 is correct. Well done!

#1181. What does the verb denigrate mean?

#1182. What does the verb deprecate mean?


It appears to me that if one wants to make progress in mathematics, one should study the masters and not the pupils. - Niels Henrik Abel.

Nothing is better than reading and gaining more and more knowledge - Stephen William Hawking.

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#767 2012-07-16 00:12:28

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Re: English language puzzles

Hi ganesh;


In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
Always satisfy the Prime Directive of getting the right answer above all else.

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#768 2012-07-17 00:03:21

Jai Ganesh
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Re: English language puzzles

Hi bobbym,

#1183. What does the adjective dissonant mean?

#1184. What does the noun duplicity mean?


It appears to me that if one wants to make progress in mathematics, one should study the masters and not the pupils. - Niels Henrik Abel.

Nothing is better than reading and gaining more and more knowledge - Stephen William Hawking.

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#769 2012-07-17 00:05:48

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Re: English language puzzles

Hi ganesh;


In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
Always satisfy the Prime Directive of getting the right answer above all else.

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#770 2012-07-18 00:27:09

Jai Ganesh
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Re: English language puzzles

Hi bobbym,

The answer #1184 is correct. Good work!

#1185. What does the verb delineate mean?

#1186. What does the adjective despicable mean?


It appears to me that if one wants to make progress in mathematics, one should study the masters and not the pupils. - Niels Henrik Abel.

Nothing is better than reading and gaining more and more knowledge - Stephen William Hawking.

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#771 2012-07-18 00:32:19

bobbym
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Re: English language puzzles

Hi ganesh;




In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
Always satisfy the Prime Directive of getting the right answer above all else.

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#772 2012-07-19 00:29:17

Jai Ganesh
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Re: English language puzzles

Hi bobbym,

The answers #1185 and #1186 are correct. Excellent!

#1187. What does the adjective pecuniary mean?

#1188. What does the noun perdition mean?


It appears to me that if one wants to make progress in mathematics, one should study the masters and not the pupils. - Niels Henrik Abel.

Nothing is better than reading and gaining more and more knowledge - Stephen William Hawking.

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#773 2012-07-19 01:01:51

bobbym
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Re: English language puzzles

Hi ganesh;


In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
Always satisfy the Prime Directive of getting the right answer above all else.

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#774 2012-07-20 23:28:05

Jai Ganesh
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Re: English language puzzles

Hi bobbym,

The answer #1188 is correct. Good work!

#1189. What does the adjective mundane mean?

#1190. What does the adjective munificent mean?


It appears to me that if one wants to make progress in mathematics, one should study the masters and not the pupils. - Niels Henrik Abel.

Nothing is better than reading and gaining more and more knowledge - Stephen William Hawking.

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#775 2012-07-21 00:11:16

bobbym
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Re: English language puzzles

Hi;



In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
Always satisfy the Prime Directive of getting the right answer above all else.

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