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Kristin Wolgemuth

East Petersburg, Pennsylvania, UNITED STATES


Joined March 4th 2009

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Week 49 Day 4

February 26th 2010 07:17
histrionic (adj) - excessively dramatic; as, "He beat his hands against the door. It seemed a histrionic gesture." Latin histrio (actor)
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Week 49 Day 3

February 25th 2010 17:54
frisson (n) - a shudder or shiver arising from fear, joy, excitement; as, "an agreeable frisson of terror." French
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Week 49 Day 2

February 24th 2010 10:59
sobriquet (n) - nickname; as assumed, often humorous name; as, "a sobriquet both childish and basically unsuitable." French
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Week 49 Day 1

February 23rd 2010 14:09
ostensibly (adj) - apparently but not necessarily so; as, Ostensibly he was there to teach. Latin ostendere (to show)
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Week 48 Day 5

February 19th 2010 12:36
reticent (adj) - reserved; not speaking openly or revealing one's thoughts. Latin reticere (to be silent)
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Week 48 Day 4

February 18th 2010 09:29
concomitant (adj) - occurring together; accompanying ; as, Success has its concomitant disadvantages." Latin concomitari (to follow)
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Week 48 Day 3

February 17th 2010 13:45
cursory (adj) - superficial; hasty; as, a cursory glance at the serial killer. Latin currere (to run)
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Week 48 Day 2

February 16th 2010 13:49
raucous (adj) - loud and harsh; rowdy; as, the raucous beat of the music. Latin raucus (hoarse)
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Week 48 Day 1

February 15th 2010 13:03
pallid (adj) - lacking color, vitality or interest; as "He recalled Blaney's pallid and innocuous watercolors." Latin pallidus
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Week 47 Answers

February 14th 2010 10:23
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Comment by Kristin Wolgemuth
on Week 37 Day 5

December 5th 2009 18:28


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Thanks for stopping by katyzzz! My husband just took that picture of me a couple of days ago. Flattering, isn't it?

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Comment by Kristin Wolgemuth
on Animals around the world

November 17th 2009 20:40


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I understand why there's only one pig in Afghanistan, but it still seems pretty amazing. They could have them as pets or something, since they don't eat them. Just an idea.

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Comment by Kristin Wolgemuth
on Week 34 Day 1

November 10th 2009 10:18


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It is a neat little word, isn't it? Thanks for stopping by!

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Comment by Kristin Wolgemuth
on Your View weekly showcase

October 31st 2009 11:05


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It doesn't look much like they're racing as it does that they're taking a leisurely stroll down the river.

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Comment by Kristin Wolgemuth
on Week 32 Day 5

October 31st 2009 11:02


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It seems like a very formal word, doesn't it, katyzzz?

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Comment by Kristin Wolgemuth
on Week 32 Day 2

October 28th 2009 17:59


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katyzzz- I had never heard of this word. I do like it, though.

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Comment by Kristin Wolgemuth
on In Pictures: Cheapest Homes For Sale

October 26th 2009 21:36


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If that house is in the median, I'll take it!

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Comment by Kristin Wolgemuth
on Week 32 Day 1

October 26th 2009 21:33


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I agree, katyzzz, it is a great word!

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Comment by Kristin Wolgemuth
on Week 31 Day 5

October 24th 2009 15:15


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Yes, katyzzz, it is a great word. I had the feeling some people would already be familiar with it, but I thought I'd post it anyway. Thanks for stopping by!

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Comment by Kristin Wolgemuth
on Strange and unusual

October 23rd 2009 15:46


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I really like the pic with all of the clocks. That was interesting.

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