rig·ma·role also rig·a·ma·role
n.
1. Confused, rambling, or incoherent discourse; nonsense.
2. A complicated, petty set of procedures.

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Here is a list of things I'd like to solve:

1. finding an alternative for the phrase "that sucks". My mom used to get after me when I said it. There just doesn't seem to be a good alternative. [edit 3/19/06- Jon reccomends "bummer"]
   
   
2. finding an alternative to "said something like". When I mention some type of dialog on my livejournal it is usually ( Read more... )

irresolute

Unsure of how to act or proceed; undecided.
Lacking in resolution; indecisive.

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quieten

To make or become quiet.

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Not invited, asked, or requested; unasked: unbidden guests; comments unbid and unwelcome

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dilapidated

Having fallen into a state of disrepair or deterioration, as through neglect; broken-down and shabby.

aped

A mimic or imitator.
Informal. A clumsy or boorish person.

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ruefully

Inspiring pity or compassion.
Causing, feeling, or expressing sorrow or regret

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Ive been reading "The Living Shadow". It is a text file (one of about 200 I have) that was originally in a magazine in the 1930s ( Read more... )