I was always told not to use big words when a diminutive one would suffice.
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From: owner-triumphs@autox.team.net
[mailto:owner-triumphs@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Randall Young
Sent: Saturday, October 14, 2000 6:49 AM
Cc: triumphs@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: What happens if?
>From Merriam-Webster ( http://www.m-w.com/ ) :
Main Entry: pu·er·ile
Pronunciation: 'pyu(-&)r-&l, -"Il
Function: adjective
Etymology: French or Latin; French puéril, from Latin puerilis, from
puer boy, child;
1 : JUVENILE
2 : CHILDISH, SILLY <puerile remarks>
And, as always, eschew obfuscation
Randall
jay_welch@juno.com wrote:
>
> No apologies required John. I don't know what the word means in either
> configuration.
>
> Jay
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