>>>> On the other hand, 'taken' and 'mistaken', or how about this, did you know that 'gruntle' is really a word, and actually does mean the opposite of 'disgruntle'?
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>>>I did. Just like "to whelm" is, though nobody knows how to do it right.
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>>Too overwhelming?
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>>Somewhat on topic, aren't flammable and inflammable synonyms even though they sound like opposites?
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>That's a most valuable and most invaluable insight.

Was it very unique? Now there is a phrase that sets my teeth on edge. Few things are unique, and it isn't a matter of degree. It is or it isn't.

Probably "inspired" by this thread, over the weekend I sent a snottygram to the movie critic for the local rag. It's one of those free newspapers that lands in your driveway every week. There is always a movie review, written by a guy who is apparently about 18 based on his taste, opinions, and sagacity of expression. This week's review was of the new Indiana Jones movie. I emailed him asking why he referred to Indy as "the penultimate 80s action hero." Was there just one more after him? Elsewhere in the review he referred to the Karen Allen character as having "a lot of moxy." I asked if his copy editor had the week off (meow). What I should really do is contact the editor offering my services.