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Way to Improve a Conversation

Simple but Intelligent Word Choices 3: Glib Definition: said or done too easily or carelessly; marked by ease in speaking to the point of being deceitful Words It Might Replace: careless; insincere Example: "A time may come when Tiger Woods will be glib and ebullient and full of witty observations about golf. But I doubt it." – David Jones, pennlive.com, April 15, 2011

Way to Improve a Conversation

Simple but Intelligent Word Choices #2: Cavalier Definition: having or showing no concern for something that is important or serious Words It Might Replace: thoughtless or careless, especially when you're describing a disregard for consequences Example: "Many took issue with [Kristen] Stewart's rather cavalier use of the term ["rape"], even if it was used in a metaphorical sense..." – Michael Jordan, BlackBook, June 4, 2010

Way to Improve a Conversation

Simple but Intelligent Word Choices #1: Demure Long and exotic words (like defenestration or sesquipedalian) are often more fascinating than useful. By comparison, this list offers words that can enrich a conversation without sounding ridiculous. Definition: not attracting or demanding a lot of attention; not showy or flashy; quiet and polite Words It Might Replace: modest; unassuming; shy; coy Example: "As William and Kate sang prayers from the specially designed hymn sheets, the two sisters looked on unassumingly. But despite their demure appearance, rumours even began to surface today that one of the women was a secret 'ninja nun' intended to protect the Royal couple by pouncing on any intruders." – Daily Mail, May 1, 2011

New Words in Merriam Webster

mysteriophile (noun) : a person who enjoys reading mystery novels Submitted by: Ray Zelko from Ohio on May. 20, 2011 09:37 dikes (noun) : a tool used for cutting wire Submitted by: Dan Workman from Florida on May. 20, 2011 09:34 wasapea (noun) : a dried pea covered in wasabi Submitted by: juaneros from Arizona on May. 20, 2011 03:07 narfy (adjective) : feeling nauseous : not well Submitted by: Sonja Altmire from Pennsylvania on May. 19, 2011 19:39 chillaxative (noun) : a pill that aids in relaxation Submitted by: Tanya from California on May. 19, 2011 12:00 VoIP (abbreviation) : Voice over Internet Protocol VoIP services convert your voice into a digital signal that travels over the Internet. —www.fcc.gov, downloaded May 18, 2011 Submitted by: Anonymous on May. 18, 2011 12:26 forwardable (adjective) : able to be forwarded Submitted by: Shane from Alabama on May. 18, 2011 08:44 critistic (adjective) : critical He was critistic of her eating habits. Submitted by: Jake Curran from Texas o

Proverbs

The Best Physicians is Dr Merry man (Pengobat yang paling baik adalah pengobatan kegembiraan) Jagalah kegembiraan anda maka anda akan sehat

The Time

Black Eyed Peas The Time (This is international) (Big mega radio smasher) (will.i.am) I’ve had the time of my life And I’ve never felt this way before And I swear this is true And I owe it all to you (Fergie) I’ve had the time of my life And I’ve never felt this way before And I swear this is true And I owe it all to you You-you-you-you-you You-you-you-you-you You-you-you-you-you-you-y-y-y-y-you Dirty bit Dirty bit (will.i.am) I-I came up in here to rock Light a fire, make it hot I don’t wanna take no pictures I just wanna take some shots So come on, let’s go Let’s lose control Let’s do it all night ‘Til we can’t do it no mo’ People rockin’ to the sound Turn it up and watch it pound We gon’ rock it to the top Until the roof come burnin’ down Yeah, it’s hot in herrre The temperaturrre Has got these ladies Gettin’ freakierrr (Fergie) I got freaky, freaky, baby I was chillin’ with my ladies I didn’t come to get bougie I came here to get crazy I was born to get wiiild That’s my styyyle If

Prayer

Oh, Allah develop my knowledge and give me understanding (rabbii zidnii ilmaa, warzugni fahmaa) ya, Allah tambahkanlah padaku dan berikanlah aku pengertian yang baik

PROVERB

Tamarind in the mountain, salt in the sea meet in the one pot. Meaning: Even things that are far apart can meet as one. Usually used to settle differences between two rivalries or to express a relationship from two very different entities. Or, in the context of match-making, even two persons of different backgrounds / from distant places can meet and eventually get married, etc. "Asam di gunung, garam di laut bertemu dalam satu belanga."

Rozak, Abi and Bima

Bellen one of the trusty members

GOALS

The higher the goals the harder the climb, the sweeter the reward (Pencapaian sesuai rintangan akan menciptakan hasil yang maksimal)