Words & Wordplay - November 2006

Therefore, the Opec member country IS CONSIDERED RELATIVELY INFLUENTIAL by many countries outside Opec. For example, the effect of its Opec membership can be felt during Asian Energy Meetings.

(I don't want to make it sound that the Opec member country can exert a certain influence in Asian Energy meetings, but I don't know other words other than influential, please help me)

2006-11-04 16:48:17 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I've heard the expression "Reach in my thumb, and pull out a plum" before, but never understood what it means.

2006-11-04 16:35:58 · 4 answers · asked by koncur 2

2006-11-04 16:16:51 · 6 answers · asked by banie 1

i hear it all the time and i dont know wat it means

2006-11-04 16:11:47 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-04 16:08:54 · 4 answers · asked by innuhhh 1

You get the picture!

2006-11-04 15:56:56 · 18 answers · asked by ZORRO 3

im trying to explain that if something works for you why change it. but i've heard a saying that is related to what i am trying to say but i cant remember how it goes. help!! plz

2006-11-04 15:47:05 · 18 answers · asked by Jose A 2

I'm referring to the plural noun of the word "thief".
Which is correct??? Because I commonly see both ways. I wrote "thiefs" in an e-mail that I sent to a friend of mine last night. I have the horrible feeling that I incorrectly spelled this.

2006-11-04 15:39:38 · 18 answers · asked by Sarah ♫ 3

My Origianl is " My ignorance of collge preparation is replaced with..." "Ignorance" is too negative for my personal statement but I cant think of or find others words to replace it. Thx for helping!

2006-11-04 15:21:55 · 11 answers · asked by avril_chn 1

2006-11-04 15:09:04 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Two vowels go walking, the first one does the talking.

2006-11-04 15:06:32 · 5 answers · asked by Melissa Bunk 1

2006-11-04 14:53:01 · 24 answers · asked by Pete & Kim 1

I coudn't find it in on-line dictionaries. It will be appreciated if I be informed about all of the meanings of this word.

2006-11-04 14:49:55 · 3 answers · asked by arashhemmati 1

Besides that they are sometimes used differently.

2006-11-04 14:48:22 · 11 answers · asked by Ann 2

what does mean open calls and modeling open calls?

2006-11-04 14:45:28 · 4 answers · asked by david h 1

what is the fear of torcher called?

2006-11-04 14:32:37 · 7 answers · asked by Evan A 1

2006-11-04 14:30:33 · 11 answers · asked by tinkerbell 818 1

""On Monday November 12, 2006, all students should come to class dressed like the person they want to be when they get older such as dressing as a policeman, nurse, teacher, or even an athlete.""
Please rephrase this sentence

2006-11-04 14:04:37 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

the obvious answers I know are house, farm and farm respectively - is there a better answer - a more proper word

2006-11-04 14:00:31 · 6 answers · asked by Indian 1

2006-11-04 13:55:21 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

Should one say, "Enclosed is $10". Or, is, "Enclosed are $10."

2006-11-04 13:38:55 · 16 answers · asked by vince 2

2006-11-04 13:38:28 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Is it the simplicity? The thought of these delicious foods?

2006-11-04 13:29:06 · 11 answers · asked by funkyclarinette 2

IM DOWN IN THE BLUES
FEELING SAD AND CONFUSED
WHY WON'T THE RAIN STOP?
SCARED AND WORRIED...RAIN DROPS FALL DOWN AND HIT MY CHEEK,
HURT AND PRESSURED OF WHAT TO DO AND WHAT TO SPEAK.
IM FEELING SO LONLEY AND HELPLESS
OF WHAT TO DO SO I GIVE GOD A PRAYER OR 2! QUIET AND CONTENT WAITING FOR AN ANSWER TO BE
SENT...

2006-11-04 13:12:40 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-04 13:10:04 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-04 12:18:37 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Definately
Unfortuanetly
Absolutley
Delinquint
Those are a few of the words. I can't seem to spell them right! Do you know how to? If so can you tell me the correct spelling?

2006-11-04 12:14:48 · 16 answers · asked by Fünfhundertfünfundfünfzig 2

2006-11-04 12:10:45 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

It's an expression I just heard used in a song "You're twisting the knife! But you're so pretty!". What does twisting the knife mean? Thanks!

2006-11-04 12:02:53 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

Also.. whether you live in the UK, US, Canada, Australia would help..

2006-11-04 11:35:39 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous