Apocope =
The loss or omission of one or more
Syllables at the end of a word, for example:
“kind of” to “kinda.”
Apodal =
Without limbs, feet, or pelvic fins.
Apogamy =
Development of an embryo without prior fertilization.
Occurs in some ferns, algae, and fungi.
Apogee =
Farthest Point of Orbit from the Earth.
Apologue =
A Fable that is intended to teach a moral lesson,
Especially one using animals as characters.
Apothasis =
Rhetorical device of alluding to something
By denying that it will be mentioned, i.e.
“I will not bring up the question of age, now that you are Forty!”
Apophyge =
Outward curve atop an architectural Column
Where it joins the Capital, or at bottom,
Where it joins the Base.
Apoplexy =
A fit of Anger.
Aporia =
Confusion in establishing the Truth of a proposition.
( See: Matlack )
Aposematic =
Natural colors and bright markings on an animal
That warn predators that it is poisonous.
( Matlack in Tie-Dyed Shirt )
Apostasy =
Renunciation of a religious or political
Belief or allegiance.
Apostil =
Annotation, comment, or note in a margin (archaic).
Apostle =
Strong believer in an idea or cause,
Who tries to persuade others to share it.
Apothegm or Apophthegm =
Terse saying that embodies a certain truth, i.e.
“Haste makes waste!”
Apothecary =
A Pharmacist, or Pharmacy.
Apotheosize =
To elevate, glorify, or exalt somebody or something.
Apotropaic =
Intended to ward off Evil, or Bad Luck, i.e.
Holding a Cross in front of Matlack ...
A-pot-to-pith-in =
See: ‘John’ or ‘Loo’ if in Britain!
Practical guide for learning to speak basic Japanese; lessons to get you started and guide you into using and learning the Japanese language in a natural environment; to include an introduction into Japanese culture to help you understand the languag
Practical guide for learning to speak basic Japanese; lessons to get you started and guide you into using and learning the Japanese language in a natural environment; to include an introduction into Japanese culture to help you understand the languag
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See: Tom Hyland, pissin' into the wind...Jurseeeeeeeeeeeey
Nice one Tom, Dick
PS: I hear you're bidding on E-Bay on those Jersey Devil nuts found in the woods by that young boy and his dog - Good Luck, Cuz!