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Words Seldom Seen: Venal
Venal Adjective: Capable of being bought or obtained for money or other valuable consideration. Susceptible to bribery. Example: “Accepting a well paid but undemanding board seat is often consid... Read More
Money and Happiness
“Money is an essential ingredient to happiness in this world.” Alexander Hamilton From Alexander Hamilton the excellent biography by Ron Chernow Photo is from the Yosemite 2010 series and shows Ha... Read More
Words Seldom Seen: Tautology
Tautology Noun: a phrase or expression in which the same thing is said twice in different words. Editors generally consider the use of tautologies to be bad style. Example: “We drove back to tow... Read More
American Aristocracy
“An open fluid elite based on merit and money, not on birth and breeding.” Alexander Hamilton From Alexander Hamilton the excellent biography by Ron Chernow Photo at Valley View showing Bridal Vei... Read More
Words Seldom Seen: Ad hominem
Ad hominem Adjective: An argument directed against a person rather than the position they are maintaining. Example: “The ad hominem attack against the candidate ignored the facts entirely. Pronu... Read More
Damning with Faint Praise
“He is wholly insufficient for his place with the additional misfortune of not himself having the least suspicion of the fact.” Alexander Hamilton From Alexander Hamilton the excellent biography b... Read More
Words Seldom Seen: Salient
Salient Adjective: Prominent, conspicuous or striking. Military: a projection in the battle line. Example: “The salient points were covered in the first session. The rest was theater. Pronunciat... Read More