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boards.ie Overuse of technical words  
21:32 12-Feb-08   [Replies: 9, Views: 252]    By: Unnamed
I am reading what claims to be a "non-technical summary", yet it contains words like "interrelates" and "disamentity". If I want to complain, is it correct to ca...
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boards.ie Is there a word for  
12:31 12-Feb-08   [Replies: 3, Views: 178]    By: Unnamed
Hi, Is there a word for an opinion formed with very little analysis or research. Or for someone who is cocksure about their viewpoint but has done very little research. Not something like &q...
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boards.ie Christian 'Apologist' or 'Apologetic'  
12:42 25-Jan-08   [Replies: 2, Views: 459]    By: Unnamed
I've always know the term for someone who takes part in Christian Apologetics to be 'Christian Apologist', but is it ever correct to call such a person a 'Christian Apologetic'? I didn't think it...
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boards.ie looking for a word that means the opposite to melodramatic.  
13:08 23-Jan-08   [Replies: 5, Views: 158]    By: Unnamed
Hi folks, I'm looking for a word that means the opposite to melodramatic. (ie dead serious/not exaggerating...) Thanks in advance ...
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boards.ie Intercambio de Idioma Espaňol-Inglés  
12:12 16-Jan-08   [Replies: 0, Views: 79]    By: Unnamed
Intercambio de Idioma Espaňol-Inglés ¿Estás interesado en aprender Inglés en Havana, Camden Market? ¡Ven! …juntate con nosotros cada Martes de 18:00 a 19:30 ¿Vale? English-Spanish Language ...
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boards.ie Quoting from Webpages.  
04:35 14-Jan-08   [Replies: 0, Views: 71]    By: Feelgood
Hi folks, Does anyone know how to correctly quote information that comes from a website in an essay?. Basically I am directely quoting information from a site. "A survery carried o...
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boards.ie Settle a bet - Pupaphobia  
21:28 27-Dec-07   [Replies: 7, Views: 190]    By: Unnamed
Right, pupaphobia is the fear of puppets. How do you pronounce it. I would pronounce it like pupil, pupa etc. But this other cnut is saying it's pronounced like pup, puppet etc. No entry in...
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boards.ie Colleges for learning English as 2nd language  
12:44 27-Dec-07   [Replies: 0, Views: 69]    By: Unnamed
2 foreign friends have asked me to find prices & good colleges for learning English in Dublin (& possibly elsewhere in Ireland) for 2 month full-time duration. Does anyone know any for...
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boards.ie Spelling..  
03:09 18-Dec-07   [Replies: 25, Views: 416]    By: Unnamed
Hi, I'm fairly new to this site, and one thing I've noticed from time to time is that certain words on most threads are often spelt incorrect.. Is it just me or do most other people think that we ...
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boards.ie Learning Dublin slang/Irish accent  
18:08 11-Dec-07   [Replies: 2, Views: 105]    By: Unnamed
Hi. I'm in Ireland since five months and tryin' to master (probably too big word for now) your accent and slang. I think that it's crucial to use local language/slang wherever you stay longer. My ...
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boards.ie Female English Teacher  
12:17 10-Dec-07   [Replies: 4, Views: 133]    By: Unnamed
Hi I am looking for a Lady teacher to teach my wife English at home in kilcock Regards ...
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boards.ie my apologies in advance for wasting your time  
00:03 3-Dec-07   [Replies: 3, Views: 122]    By: Unnamed
both of these are from dictionary.com Quote: condescending –adjective showing or implying a usually patronizing descent from dignity or superiority: They resented the ...
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boards.ie Is there a word for..  
21:32 2-Dec-07   [Replies: 8, Views: 294]    By: Unnamed
I was in the car driving with my parents on a 2.5 hour trip round windy country roads and after a couple of hours I needed to open the window to get some air as I was feeling a bit car sick. My fa...
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boards.ie help/info needed!  
15:25 29-Nov-07   [Replies: 1, Views: 62]    By: Lush Puppy
hi first time poster here! Just wondering if anyone would have any opinions on english pidgins/creoles? My main interest is in the irish vernacular but id love to know if anyone thinks t...
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boards.ie "As well"  
23:55 14-Nov-07   [Replies: 14, Views: 445]    By: Antilles
I was writing in MS Word just now, and used the word "aswell". Tt threw up a spelling error and suggested that I use "as well". I looked it up on the net and apparently there i...
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boards.ie plural of 'roof'  
15:19 25-Oct-07   [Replies: 10, Views: 315]    By: Unnamed
I'm trying to figure this one out but can't get a definitive answer on it. What is the plural of 'roof'? Is it 'roofs' or 'rooves'? While words ending in 'f', like elf and wolf are usually...
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boards.ie dammit, whats the word?!  
02:33 25-Oct-07   [Replies: 13, Views: 179]    By: Unnamed
Hey lads, just need a quick hand! Im writing a thesis at the moment, on the last section of it, but its due in the morning so i haven't really slept in a while... anyway i was about to write d...
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boards.ie guys,help me to get the meaning?  
15:03 24-Oct-07   [Replies: 3, Views: 118]    By: Unnamed
You don't look at the mantelpiece when you poke the fire. i have came across this sentence somewhere else,couldnt get the meaning of it,can you guys help me here?thanks! P/s:it that means ...
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boards.ie pronunciation pet hate  
00:43 3-Oct-07   [Replies: 47, Views: 2252]    By: Unnamed
I'm just watching Oireachtas Report on RTÉ One and it's showing a clip of Joan Burton speaking, during which she kept pronouncing 'modern' as if it was spelt 'mod-rin'. It got me thinking abou...
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boards.ie Grammar help  
19:06 28-Sep-07   [Replies: 5, Views: 142]    By: Absolut
I'm working on my CV and trying to do my "Personal Profile" section at the minutes. Since it's at the very top of the page and is the only section that isn't completely made up of bullet...
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boards.ie The Best English Dictionary, In Your Opinion . . .  
14:23 11-Sep-07   [Replies: 1, Views: 63]    By: tak
I know a lot depends on what you want to get from it, but what in readers' views is the best English dictionary ? Personally, all I have is the 1992 7th Edition Chambers. I got it through a Su...
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boards.ie Irish Rail cutbacks ?  
22:13 2-Aug-07   [Replies: 2, Views: 137]    By: Unnamed
http://www.iarnrodeireann.ie/home/customer_charter.asp [http://www.iarnrodeireann.ie/home/customer_charter.asp]> Quote: I welcome all our customers to this, the second editio...
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boards.ie rather a troubling one  
17:09 31-Jul-07   [Replies: 1, Views: 79]    By: Unnamed
ok... when I read a phrase like 'a €2 billion development' or '$500 billion assets' I see a problem. Namely that '€2 billion' is short for (and is read as) 'two billion euros' ...
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Visiva Group Oh Margaret, what a great piece of...  
19:28 6-Jul-07   [Replies: 2, Views: 134]    By: Unnamed
Vulgar Berlusconi pays tribute to the sex appeal of the Iron Lady By Peter Popham in Rome Published: 05 July 2007 Margaret Thatcher was una bella gnocca, a "great piece of pussy", Silvio Berluscon...
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boards.ie Translation:  
17:26 28-Jun-07   [Replies: 2, Views: 99]    By: Unnamed
Could anyone translate in different words (easier words end less enphatic/poetic) the text below? (particularly the words in Bold) Thanks. “Behold the way our fine-feathered...
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