Do you think it behooves us to retain antiquated words in our vocabulary? (I love that word - behooves)
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dea_ex_machina
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I have never engaged in contumely over word usage.
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I reckon so.
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I sure would hate to see us "loose" words. Every now and again I like to use a "old" word when talking to people much younger than I.
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At times it sure does.
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Perhaps not, but it certainly brightens my day when I hear or see somebody use antiquated words in their vocabulary!
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I say, guv'nah! Query's a bit of a sticky-wicket, what?
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Certainly m'lady :)
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Verily.
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it'll bring us to WRACK & ruin in no time. or maybe just wrack.
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be·hooved, be·hoov·ing, be·hooves v.tr. To be necessary or proper for: It behooves you at least to try. v.intr. To be necessary or proper. –verb (used with object) 1. to be necessary or proper for, as for moral or ethical considerations; be incumbent on: It behooves the court to weigh evidence impartially. 2. to be worthwhile to, as for personal profit or advantage: It would behoove you to be nicer to those who could help you. –verb (used without object) 3. Archaic. to be needful, proper, or due: Perseverance is a quality that behooves in a scholar. Origin: bef. 900; ME behoven, OE behÅfian to need (behÅf behoof + -ian inf. suffix) Synonyms: 2. benefit, advantage, serve, better, advance; suit, befit, beseem. Behoove your self! Or you will go blind..
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