JAMES BOND STYLE

REFRESHMENTS: Here check out the " James Bond Style " . My telegu comrades to remain unruffled . As Charlie Chaplin says " In the end its all a gag " The character James Bond has a peculiar style of introducing himself . First he says Bond, then smiles and says James Bond. Needless to say the style is charming and delectable however he doesn't quite augur the consequences when he meets our great south indian guy. When Bond meets a hyderabadi spy the following could be envisaged : James Bond : " The name's Bond... James Bond." . And you are ? Telugu Guy :"I am Sai... Venkata Sai... Siva Venkata Sai... Laxminarayana Siva Venkata Sai.... Srinivasulu Laxminarayana Siva Venkata Sai... Rajasekhara Srinivasulu Laxminarayana Siva Venkata Sai..... Sitaramanjaneyulu Rajasekhara Srinivasulu Laxminarayana Siva VenkataSai.... Bommiraju Sitaramanjaneyulu Rajasekhara Srinivasulu Laxminarayana SivaVenkata Sai....

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PIER: ■ noun 1. A platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats. 2.A support for two adjacent bridge spans.

eg. The family enjoyed walking and fishing from the pier of the seaside town.

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PROMONTORY:

■ noun A natural elevation (especially a rocky one that juts out into the sea);headland, bluff, high point of land or rock that projects out over water .

eg.The climb ended at a ruin atop a narrow promontory of stone.

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Click above to get RACONTEUR: ■ noun One who tells stories and anecdotes with skill and wit;Story-teller. eg.he speaker was known to be quite the raconteur so the program was well attended. Also visit Killthegre.blogspot.com for latest verbal threads RAKISH:

■ adj. Dashingly or sportingly stylish; jaunty.

eg. More recently Mercedes returned to the rakish style with their sleek CLS.

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Click above to get REGATTA: ■ noun Boat race, sailboat race; organized series of boat races. eg.Did your college participate in the intercollegiate regatta? Also visit Killthegre.blogspot.com for latest verbal threads

REGALE:

■ verb Make happy, please, delight; entertain with a feast, host at a party. eg.The entertainers regaled the audience with melodious songs and lively dances.

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Click above to get RETICENT: ■ adj. Inclined to keep one's thoughts, feelings, and personal affairs to oneself;remaining silent, keeping quiet; reserved, showing self-restraint; hesitant, unwilling,reluctant. eg.The student was reticent to express his opinions and ideas in class discussions. Also visit Killthegre.blogspot.com for latest verbal threads

REPAST:

■ noun Meal, portion of food intended to be eaten during one meal. eg.You can unwind in our comfortable lounge bar with a pre-dinner drink or relax in our delightful drawing room after a sumptuous repast.

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Interpret in a particular way, explain, analyze, understand.

eg.The terms shall be governed by and construed according to the laws of England and Wales. Also visit Killthegre.blogspot.com for latest verbal threads

SLUICE: ■ noun

Man made water channel equipped with a valve or gate for regulating water flow; valve or gate used to regulate water flow. ■ verb Open a sluice and and let out water;Transport in or send down a sluice. eg.The water was built up and stored by closing the two sluices to stop the water flowing downstream.

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Click above to get SUBVENTION: ■ noun Grant of financial aid as from a government to an educational institution. The act or process of providing aid or help of any sort. ■ verb Guarantee financial support of eg.The earliest documented subvention for the museum was a grant from the federal government in 1853. Also visit Killthegre.blogspot.com for latest verbal threads

BARBICAN:

■ noun A tower that is part of a defensive structure (such as a castle). eg.The enemy stormed the castle, but the barbicans kept them at bay long enough for the defenders inside to assemble and prepare a defense.

BUSH GETS QUESTIONED......NICE ONE

REFRESHMENTS: George Bush goes to a primary school to give a speech. After his talk he offers question time. One little boy puts up his hand and George asks him what his name is. "Bob". "And what is your question, Bob?" "I have 3 questions. First, why did the USA invade Iraq without the support of the UN? Second, why are you President when Kerry got more votes? And third, what happened to Osama Bin Laden? Just then the bell rings for recess. George Bush informs the kiddies that they will continue after recess. When they resume Bush says, "OK, where were we? Oh that's right - question time. Who has a question?" A different little boy puts up his hand. George points him out and asks him what his name is. "Steve" "And what is your question, Steve?" "I have 5 questions. First, why did the USA invade Iraq without the support of the UN? Second, why are you President when Kerry got more votes? Third, what happened to Osama Bin Laden? Fourth, why did the recess bell go 20 minutes early? And fifth, where is "Bob"?!!