Word of the Day 2/26/13

[simplyn2deep.livejournal.com]

Abstain (verb)
ab·stain [ab-steyn]

verb used without object
1. to hold oneself back voluntarily, especially from something regarded as improper or unhealthy (usually followed by from): to abstain from eating meat.
2. to refrain from casting one's vote: a referendum in which two delegates abstained.

Synonyms
1. forbear; desist, cease.

Antonyms
1. indulge.


Origin: 1350–1400; Middle English abste (i) nen < Middle French abstenir ≪ Latin abstinēre, equivalent to abs- abs- + -tinēre, combining form of tenēre to hold, keep



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Thoughts on weekend challenge.

[kaige68.livejournal.com]

Hey there,
Someone suggested a while ago that we try a 'Scenes from a hat' challenge, and I'm thinking this weekend might be great! That said - that's what we're doing! However I will need some scenes to put in the hat. If you have ideas, leave them here, I'll screen comments and we'll play starting once I get home from work on Friday so that it will start on Saturday morning in the places where Saturday happens first. Comments will be screened!

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