The ASL Word of the Day

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This is maybe not a 'word of the day', but rather words that are right to say on any day:

Action Burke has been following along this forum quietly for a long time.
Now, for a good while, you are back actively.

I like and appreciate that.
It's a bit like getting one of the silverbacks got back to the fold after years in the depth of the jungle.

It's good to have you back!

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My relationship with ASL has Devolved into one of enjoyment without playing or learning rules. I try to contribute in the best way I know which is humor. I am sincerely pleased that those offerings are well received.
Thanks!!
 

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My relationship with ASL has Devolved into one of enjoyment without playing or learning rules.
Isn’t that the definition of the way of a true ASL Zen master? Mastery of the no dice method of enjoyment. Mushashi the samurai stopped fighting and took up painting. Nothing left to prove. Task done 😊
 

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My relationship with ASL has Devolved into one of enjoyment without playing or learning rules. I try to contribute in the best way I know which is humor. I am sincerely pleased that those offerings are well received.
Thanks!!
Well I've continued to play without learning the rulz and am having a blast!:whistle:
 

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Discombobulate

transitive verb

to confuse someone, make someone feel uncomfortable, upset the composure of, or disconcert someone.

Something every good ASL defense should aim to achieve ;)
 

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Braggadocious ( brag•ga•do•cious )
adjective informal • U.S.

boastful or arrogant

Ex. see " Actionjick Takes His Lumps ".
 

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Did word originate , as a result of Confederate general Braxton Bragg?
According to Professor Talo the General was an amateur painter who specialized in water colors. He had some talent as a painter and would put on exhibitions of his work which were well received. However the General tended to exaggerate his skill as a painter at these exhibitions which were known as Bragg's Art. This is the probable origin of the word braggart. At least according to Professor Talo's research.
 

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Acnestis: that spot between your shoulder blades your body can’t scratch.
Old joints make it even harder.
Btw whilst feeling nostalgic about Fish listened to the 2 Half Squads episode where you were interviewed in Albany. You gave some excellent advice to those not only going to tournaments but just general play as well. Very nice!
 

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I've been too involved getting my buttocks handed to me in Civilization to contribute to this thread. I am taking a brief hiatus from Civilization to rethink lessons learned so perhaps time for more input here.

Any good words for " eating crow " ?
 

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Ratiocinate ( ra•ti•oc•in•ate )
verb Formal

form judgements by a process of logic; reason.
 

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Ratiocinate ( ra•ti•oc•in•ate )
verb Formal

form judgements by a process of logic; reason.
Rateiocnate ( rate•i•oc•nate )
verb ASL

The speed at which your opponent destroys your forces with logic.

Some players have a RON of 1 or 2. The Great Ones are a 3.
 

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Usually my forces get destroyed by my illogical moves, rather than his logical strategy.
 

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Some things are best left unexplained. The Old Man of Crater Lake:
Discovered in 1896, the 450 year old log floats vertically.
 
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