Word: objectional
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...this is not exactly earth-shattering, given that the object of said speculation is essentially auditioning to become the nation's Funeral-goer-in-Chief. But this is what passes for news in the dog days of summer - and it involves the one man involved in the presidential campaign who has excited any real interest among the media. In fact, these past few moments of vice-presidential conjecture are the most fun we've had since McCain left the race in the spring...
...coming first to its unpleasant neighbors on the dictionary page, "fungus," and "funest," which means "portending death or evil." (The root: funus, funeral or destruction.) Then, Fun: n. 1) a practical joke, a hoax; 2) sport, merriment, frolicsome amusement, playful action or speech; 3) a source of amusement, an object of ridicule...
...this time, the deal looks like the only way out for Chuck, and we are given to understand that they both emerge from the experience better men. Chuck and Carlyn get married, and Buck is seen at their wedding sidling up to a more appropriate object for his affections. We, however, are left in a somewhat larger emotional limbo...
...delighted to come across your profile of the Scottish band Belle and Sebastian [MUSIC, June 19], but I felt it was my duty to object to your description of the group as inspiring "cultish adoration from folks too old and too smart to be hanging posters on the wall." I would remind you that youth doesn't have a monopoly on good taste in music. If my parents' friends are finally beginning to like the songs of Belle and Sebastian, then more power to them. Maybe the band has created not only an album full of incredible songs but also...
While Giles' opponents object to his coverage of the strike, many also criticize his overall record as an editor. Some former associates accuse him of dumbing down the paper...