31.01.2002

<word of the day>

rhetoric n 1: using language effectively to please or persuade 2: high flown style; excessive use of verbal ornamentation [syn: grandiosity, magniloquence, grandiloquence] 3: loud and confused and empty talk; "mere rhetoric" [syn: palaver, hot air, empty words, empty talk] 4: study of the technique and rules for using language effectively (especially in public speaking)
Source: WordNet ® 1.6, © 1997 Princeton University

rhetoric n 5: state of union speech proudly presented by george w. bush [syn: any passage consisting at least 5 recurrences of the word 'evil']

examples of usage:

We have a great opportunity during this time of war to lead the world toward the values that will bring lasting peace

Today women are free, and are part of Afghanistan's new government, and we welcome the new Minister of Women's Affairs, Doctor Sima Samar.

Even seven thousand miles away, across oceans and continents, on mountain tops and in caves, you will not escape the justice of this nation.

Our enemies believed America was weak and materialistic, that we would splinter in fear and selfishness. They were as wrong as they are evil.