Today’s Words That Work: Repartee
Repartee (rep-er-TAY) – from the French for “retort” – is a quick, witty reply or a conversation full of such replies. Example (as used by Charles Dickens): “Silence is the unbearable repartee.”
Repartee (rep-er-TAY) – from the French for “retort” – is a quick, witty reply or a conversation full of such replies. Example (as used by Charles Dickens): “Silence is the unbearable repartee.”
By Christian Hill | Mon, Mar 14, 2011
I don’t think there is ever a “sure thing” in the investment world. But I have found one that comes as close to it as possible. And I expect it to generate a serious profit, perhaps as much as 50%, in the next 2 years. But it could go much higher. In just the six months [...]
By Early To Rise | Mon, Mar 14, 2011
I don't think there is ever a "sure thing" in the investment world. But I have found one that comes as close to it as possible.
By Michael Masterson | Sat, Mar 12, 2011
Bonn, Germany. Dead of winter, 1996. The meeting began at 8:00 a.m.
By Don Hauptman | Fri, Mar 11, 2011
I’ve observed a strange phenomenon in my reading lately: words that are improperly divided in two. I hope it’s not a trend. The following examples are taken from major newspapers and online searches: “While Mr. Assange is basking in his new found fame, there is no reason to believe he was directly responsible for downloading the [...]
By Early To Rise | Fri, Mar 11, 2011
Whatever you call it, the rate of growth in US business has picked up. In fact, Gross Domestic Product (GDP), the government’s measure of total output, has just reached the level it was at pre-crash 2007. But at 3% overall growth, the economy is not exactly tearing it up. And since the real estate meltdown [...]
By Early To Rise | Fri, Mar 11, 2011
Whatever you call it, the rate of growth in US business has picked up. In fact, Gross Domestic Product (GDP), the government's measure of total output, has just reached the level it was at pre-crash 2007.
By Early To Rise | Thu, Mar 10, 2011
A gallimaufry (gal-uh-MAW-free) – from the French word for a hash made of various kinds of meats – is a hodgepodge, a jumble or confused medley. Example (as used by Barbara Kingsolver in The Poisonwood Bible): “We have the same eyes dark and chestnut hair. But I am a lame gallimaufry and she remains perfect.”
By Early To Rise | Thu, Mar 10, 2011
A dangerous group of American exchanges is attracting money from thousands of investors.
By Andrew Gordon | Thu, Mar 10, 2011
A dangerous group of American exchanges is attracting money from thousands of investors. These exchanges are nothing like the Dow Jones Industrial, Nasdaq, or S&P 500. You can’t buy well-known companies like GE or McDonald’s on them. Nor can you buy the small high-tech companies found on the Nasdaq. But they claim to give you a [...]
By Early To Rise | Mon, Mar 14, 2011
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