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Genealogy, N. An Account Of One's Descent From A Man Who Did Not Particularly Care To Trace His Own.

Plenipotentiary, Adj. Having Full Power. A Minister Plenipotentiary Is A Diplomatist Possessing Absolute Authority On Condition That He Never Exert It.

Fib, N. A Lie That Has Not Cut Its Teeth. An Habitual Liar's Nearest Approach To Truth: The Perigee Of His Eccentric Orbit.

Pity, N. A Failing Sense Of Exemption, Inspired By Contrast.

Conversation, N.: A Vocal Competition In Which The One Who Is Catching His Breath Is Called The Listener.