Posted on June 30, 2008 by willminusintellect
Baleful
adj.
Deadly or insidious in influence [as in a baleful effect]; threatening evil [as in a baleful look]
I always believed this word should mean “sad” or “morose.” Not that there’s anything wrong with the meaning as is, but “baleful” always felt like a more passive word rather than an aggressive one.
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Posted on June 30, 2008 by willminusintellect
Democratic Presidential candidate Barack Obama spoke today from the symbolic town of Independence, Missouri as he sought to reassure voters of his strong and profound commitment to his country. This follows an event last Friday with Senator Hillary Clinton in the symbolic town of Unity, New Hampshire where he spoke of the need for all [...]
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