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American Idealism: Being willing to make any sacrifice that won’t hurt business.

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Hearsay: What toddlers do when anyone mutters a dirty word.

Communication Definitions Speech

Unopposed candidate: An officeholder who has mastered the art of campaign reform.

Definitions Elections/Voting Government

Outdo: To make an enemy.

(1842 – 1914) author & satirist
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Bargain Hunter: One who is often led astray by false profits.

Activities Definitions Shopping

Beer: The method of turning grain into urine.

Beer Definitions Food/Drink

Vision: Looking farther than you can see.

Definitions Intelligence Thinking

Cabinet Maker: Counter fitter.

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Callous: Gifted with great fortitude to bear the evils afflicting another.

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Advice: Something which we give by the bushel but take by the grain.

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Darling: The popular form of address used in speaking to a member of the opposite sex whose name you cannot at the moment remember.

(1863 – 1935) British-born American writer, artist & illustrator
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Ultimatum: In diplomacy, a last demand before resorting to concessions.

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Home: The place where you can scratch any place you itch.

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Afterthought: A tardy sense of prudence that prompts one to try to shut his mouth about the time he has put his foot in it.

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Theory: A hunch with a college education.

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Resolute: Obstinate in a course that we approve.

(1842 – 1914) author & satirist
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House: Domicile purchased by married couples so they have some place to pour all their money.

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Impotence: Nature’s way of saying “No Hard Feelings.”

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Ingrate: A man who bites the hand that feeds him, and then complains of indigestion.

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Accordion: A pleated bagpipe.

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Artificial Insemination: Impregnation without representation and procreation without recreation.

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