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Word
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| Definition: |
(verb) Debase oneself morally, act in an undignified,
unworthy, or dishonorable way. |
| Synonyms: |
condescend, lower oneself |
| Usage: |
The neighborhood bully
constantly shouts insults at the children, but they refuse to stoop
to his level and instead choose to ignore his rude
remarks. |
Article
of the Day
Korean WinesIn Korea, the
tradition of brewing alcoholic beverages, known as ju, is a
long and proud one. These beverages are generally made from rice, a
major Korean crop. The many varieties of ju include liquors
and fruit, flower, and medicinal wines. One variety, called
ihwaju, or "pear blossom wine," is brewed with rice malt
fermented during the pear blossom season, a process that often
produces a liquid so thick that it must be consumed in what
way? More... |
This
Day in History
Shoemaker-Levy 9 Comet Collides with
Jupiter (1994)The first comet observed to be orbiting a
planet rather than the Sun, Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9 was discovered by
astronomers in March 1993. Sixteen months later, it provided the
first direct observation of the collision of two solar system
objects not involving the Earth, when fragments of the comet
collided with Jupiter's southern hemisphere. The impact resulted in
prominent scars that some said were more easily visible than what
prominent feature of the planet? More... |
Today's
Birthday
Trygve Lie (1896)In 1946,
Trygve Lie, a Norwegian politician, became the first UN Secretary
General. His role required that he take an active part in a variety
of negotiations, and he incurred the enmity of the USSR by
supporting UN action in the Korean War. His critics have argued that
he was under the influence of a select few in the UN Secretariat and
was, at times, blinded by arrogance and stubbornness. What was the
impetus for his resignation? More... |
In
the News
Working Out at WorkThe
ever-growing importance of computers and the Internet in the workplace is leading people to
live increasingly deskbound lifestyles. As their sedentary workers
become more obese, businesses incur increasing healthcare
costs. Now, one company is helping employers combat this distressing
trend, selling treadmills specially outfitted with computer
workstations. The "Walkstation" is intended to get office workers
moving and provide them with access to a minimally-strenuous
exercise tool. Reaching a maximum speed of just 2 mi (3 km) per
hour, the device allows users to burn calories at the office without working up a
sweat. More ... |
Quotation
of the Day
 Conscience is a cudgel which all men pick up in
order to thwack their neighbors instead of applying it to their own
shoulders.
Honore de
Balzac
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