Word of the Day 4/6/13

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Perfunctory (adjective)
per·func·to·ry [per-fuhngk-tuh-ree]

adjective
1. performed merely as a routine duty; hasty and superficial: perfunctory courtesy.
2. lacking interest, care, or enthusiasm; indifferent or apathetic: In his lectures he reveals himself to be merely a perfunctory speaker.

Synonyms
1, 2. negligent, heedless, thoughtless, uninterested.

Antonyms
1, 2. careful, diligent.

Origin: 1575–85; < Late Latin perfunctorius negligent, superficial, derivative of perfungi to do one's job, be done, equivalent to per- per- + fung-, base of fungi to perform, function + -torius -tory1

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April count Challenge goes to....

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You've got 24 hours to make your daily count and challenge someone else!

Weekend Challenge: Scenes from a Hat!

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We're open for business! It's already the weekend here, so most of you must be on the verge of it, if not already WOOHOOing that the week is over.

Comment with HIT ME! and I'll give you a scene. Create what you can for it - any fandom, any pairing, or go original if you wish - and post or link your creation in the comments here. I'm looking for an icon or two, or any kind of ficlet from drabble-length to comment length (but if you find more, go for it!). No time limit, but something over the next two days or so is ideal.

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