Competitive Vocabulary Game. - Page 45

Berean · 09-07-2011, 05:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ivas

It means stubbornness, a refusal to change one's ways to the nth degree. I've overheard school administers grumble about "recalcitrant" teachers unwilling to bow down to the administrator's latest whim.

By the way, I thought maybe someone would define "marrow" in its vegetal sense: a zucchini (an anglicism).

New word: "Mace" (not the teargas stuff

)

Medieval weapon, as in the iron ball attached to a handle with a chain.

Next word: Planchet

The Stig · 09-07-2011, 05:39 PM

Damn and I actually know what a mace is. Got no idea on this planchet

Ivas · 09-07-2011, 05:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stieger

Damn and I actually know what a mace is. Got no idea on this planchet

I suggest you stop playing with the blank, metal disc used to mint coins, and get back to concentrating on what you already know, but have yet to say about "mace"

Hint: It has two meanings (that come to my pointy little head). Without giving 'em away, let's state that it can be used in the kitchen, yum,

or it could have been used by men during Medieval Times. Ouch!

BowtieBelle · 09-07-2011, 05:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Berean

Next word: Planchet

A metal disk that is ready to be stamped, like for a coin (Learned that at a US mint tour

)

EDIT: Looks like IVAS gets to pick the next word as I was a minute late

Ivas · 09-07-2011, 06:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ark5thGenGirl

A metal disk that is ready to be stamped, like for a coin (Learned that at a US mint tour

)

EDIT: Looks like IVAS gets to pick the next word as I was a minute late

Cool, thanks, fellahs. You rejected the spice "mace" as well as the vicious iron studded club used as a weapon by those knights during their long nights in the Dark Ages. Whew, that's hella dark, ain't it?

New word: "Whim"

GnyaTek · 09-07-2011, 08:53 PM

whim = a moment of quick decision, reflex, or impulse.

and the original definition of "mace" (indicating ball at end of chain) actually defined better a flail. A mace basically being a metal, headed club (with or without spikes). But I know ... way too picky.

new word: "falchion"

GnyaTek · 09-07-2011, 08:56 PM

Oh ... and also, Mace =

Ivas · 09-07-2011, 09:08 PM

I take it that your "falchion" is a weapon, but is it a real artifact from conflict, or is it a fantasy weapon known only to aficionados of the sci-fi fantasy genre of fiction? If so, you have effectively cut me out of the game.

By the way, the studded ball on a chain attached to a handle was called a "morning star"...

For your word, "falchion", the best I can manage is that it might resemble the bird of prey, falcon. And that it might be hand-held. Am I on track?

GnyaTek · 09-07-2011, 09:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ivas

I take it that your "falchion" is a weapon, but is it a real artifact from conflict, or is it a fantasy weapon known only to aficionados of the sci-fi fantasy genre of fiction? If so, you have effectively cut me out of the game.

By the way, the studded ball on a chain attached to a handle was called a "morning star"...

For your word, "falchion", the best I can manage is that it might resemble the bird of prey, falcon. And that it might be hand-held. Am I on track?

Actually is a real artifact from conflict of European origin, from around a thousand years ago - specifically, a single edged heavy blade. Kinda similar to a machete.

Morningstars generally were similar to maces (but had spikes, or a spiked ball on the end of a handle of either wood or metal).

As a kid, I was fascinated with Middle Ages weaponry and armor ... still am I suppose!

You were close enough, Ivas. Your word!

Ivas · 09-08-2011, 04:59 PM

Ooh, this word might be 'up your alley'.

New word: "Halberd"

BowtieBelle · 09-08-2011, 05:15 PM

Oooh, I know this. A halberd is a weapon, a long stick with an axe head on it if I remember correctly from the trashy medieval romance novels of my collegiate days

BowtieBelle · 09-08-2011, 05:16 PM

New word is vitriol. As in some of the people here can be somewhat vitriolic LOL

Ivas · 09-08-2011, 09:05 PM

"Vitriol"

Ooh, I know 'dis one. It means sulfuric acid. Of course, the word has many figurative applications as well.

By the way, your knowledge of "halberd" is quite impressive. Congratulations.

New word: "Psychedelic"

The Stig · 09-08-2011, 09:14 PM

I dont know how to describe it, but it is an adjective used by people whom are "under an influence" to describe how they feel. Can also be used to describe an environment. Usually is used in reference to drugs, such as LSD.

"Typhoon"

09-07-2011, 05:39 PM	#618
The Stig knows 2 facts about ducks Drives: ...and they're both wrong Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The HMS Invincible Posts: 25,072 View My Garage	Damn and I actually know what a mace is. Got no idea on this planchet __________________

09-08-2011, 05:15 PM	#627
BowtieBelle They see me trollin'... Drives: 217 ci of fury; Chauffeured by SS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 13,875 View My Garage	Oooh, I know this. A halberd is a weapon, a long stick with an axe head on it if I remember correctly from the trashy medieval romance novels of my collegiate days __________________ "Never race anything you can't afford to light on fire and push off a cliff." -CamaroSpike 2011 Custom LT/RS: Bella's Build Thread

09-08-2011, 05:16 PM	#628
BowtieBelle They see me trollin'... Drives: 217 ci of fury; Chauffeured by SS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 13,875 View My Garage	New word is vitriol. As in some of the people here can be somewhat vitriolic LOL __________________ "Never race anything you can't afford to light on fire and push off a cliff." -CamaroSpike 2011 Custom LT/RS: Bella's Build Thread

09-08-2011, 09:14 PM	#630
The Stig knows 2 facts about ducks Drives: ...and they're both wrong Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The HMS Invincible Posts: 25,072 View My Garage	I dont know how to describe it, but it is an adjective used by people whom are "under an influence" to describe how they feel. Can also be used to describe an environment. Usually is used in reference to drugs, such as LSD. "Typhoon" __________________

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09-07-2011, 08:53 PM	#622
GnyaTek Drives: 2011 SIM 2SS/RS Vert Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Middle TN Posts: 1,128	whim = a moment of quick decision, reflex, or impulse. and the original definition of "mace" (indicating ball at end of chain) actually defined better a flail. A mace basically being a metal, headed club (with or without spikes). But I know ... way too picky. new word: "falchion"

09-07-2011, 08:56 PM	#623
GnyaTek Drives: 2011 SIM 2SS/RS Vert Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Middle TN Posts: 1,128	Oh ... and also, Mace =

09-07-2011, 09:08 PM	#624
Ivas el Ruco Drives: 2010 Camaro SS (now runnin' TENS ) Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Fontana, CA Posts: 7,388	I take it that your "falchion" is a weapon, but is it a real artifact from conflict, or is it a fantasy weapon known only to aficionados of the sci-fi fantasy genre of fiction? If so, you have effectively cut me out of the game. By the way, the studded ball on a chain attached to a handle was called a "morning star"... For your word, "falchion", the best I can manage is that it might resemble the bird of prey, falcon. And that it might be hand-held. Am I on track?

09-08-2011, 04:59 PM	#626
Ivas el Ruco Drives: 2010 Camaro SS (now runnin' TENS ) Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Fontana, CA Posts: 7,388	Ooh, this word might be 'up your alley'. New word: "Halberd"

09-08-2011, 09:05 PM	#629
Ivas el Ruco Drives: 2010 Camaro SS (now runnin' TENS ) Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Fontana, CA Posts: 7,388	"Vitriol" Ooh, I know 'dis one. It means sulfuric acid. Of course, the word has many figurative applications as well. By the way, your knowledge of "halberd" is quite impressive. Congratulations. New word: "Psychedelic"