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Capricious

Women are like goats?? Huh? Wha?

Posted on January 30, 2008 · Filed Under Lessons 

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  1. fadeintoyou77 on February 5th, 2008 7:15 pm

    Hi Marina.
    It’s ironic that there doesn’t seem to be a word in the English language that adequately describes you.
    Exquisite comes close i suppose. :)

    OK enough already with the compliments :lol:

    What about the etymology of the word “Tautology”, (the redundant use of words).
    And “Facetious” i always wondered about that. I know it means joking inappropriately but is it derived from the word facet?
    Another word i like is “Arcane”.
    What’s the origin of that?

  2. deeepinsomnia on February 3rd, 2008 10:36 am

    have you ever seen the sudden fainting goats? They are great, they respond to sudden fear and their bodies go into a sort of paralyzed state. Oh and when you changed the outfit at the end of the clip, you didn’t change the necklace. I also read women are more like cats, and I’ve found that to be more true.

  3. jimmyz on February 1st, 2008 11:27 am

    Hi Marina
    I would like to know why some stocks are called Pork Bellies.

    Thanks
    JimmyZ

  4. bdevil90 on February 1st, 2008 5:53 am

    Facetiously is an interesting word because it includes all the English vowels in order of their appearance in the alphabet - A E I O U (and Y). Are there other words that feature at least all 5 primary vowels in a row?

  5. jcnick on February 1st, 2008 4:29 am

    Dear Marina,

    Would you be so kind and explain the meaning of ‘Ode’, your videos are intriguing to say but the least beautiful lady.

  6. dragonfly on February 1st, 2008 1:47 am

    I have got to know where the word “got” came from. Gotta do this and ” got milk”, I got to know since ” got is not in the dictionary. Gotcha!!! Got to go.

  7. tonepoem on January 31st, 2008 9:23 pm

    Kudos for creating such a great vehicle for your talents. I’m curious about the words skedaddle, jazz and teetotal. Thanks

  8. infiniteparadox on January 31st, 2008 9:02 pm

    First off let me say that I really enjoy your videos :mrgreen:

    Now I registered just so that I could have you investigate how the word
    “Paradox” came to be. Its been my nickname for a long time and I use it quite often, I’d love to learn a bit more about its origins.

    BTW Intelligence and Sexy shouldn’t be a paradox!

  9. deltrigger on January 31st, 2008 3:57 pm

    Hey Marina, I was wondering if you could go through the story of origin of the word ‘narcissist’. I’ve always had a hint but never sure.

    Great new episode, by the way.

  10. triracer073 on January 31st, 2008 3:33 pm

    Where does the word “superfluities” come from? For some reason when I watch your videos this word comes to mind.

  11. rzxwm10 on January 31st, 2008 2:33 pm

    I would like to request the word ” atom “

  12. intrepid_artic_wolf on January 31st, 2008 12:55 pm

    Yes Marina !!

    Formerly I’d request about the meaning of the word , I’d fill in a question form. Just want to know how things are about this request.

    Thank you for your time

    Your new student

    intrepid_artic_wolf@yahoo.ca

  13. toktorill on January 31st, 2008 11:37 am

    The word Phlegm has always interested me. It’s such a yucky thing but the word just sounds nice,and it’s spelt funny. Possibly one of the weirdest words in English.

  14. Maxim1990 on January 31st, 2008 8:39 am

    I LOVED the part with the goats =D

  15. sheehan8286 on January 31st, 2008 8:13 am

    Hi Marina,
    I’ve been trying recently to think of words to ask you about since you are my favorite philologist. But I was wondering, where the phrase “That’s the Ticket” came from? Does it have to do with movie/theatre tickets? Or does it refer to tickets as in campaign ballots?

  16. juballl on January 31st, 2008 5:01 am

    This word is not particularly a difficult word, but it is my favorite word. I don’t know if it’s because (to me) it’s fun to say, or just the way it rolls off the tongue. My favorite word, which I made it a point to say at least once in each of my classes, is “advantageous”.

  17. allebaba on January 31st, 2008 3:55 am

    Hi. I would like to know if their is a difference between the words
    Effect - Affect.

  18. sithioth on January 31st, 2008 12:19 am

    :mrgreen: oh by the way… where does the word Valentine come from? and how did it ever become a holiday? :grin: i’m surprised that word is not on your request list yet! :cool:

  19. force303 on January 30th, 2008 10:03 pm

    sanction.
    As a noun, sanction means penalty.
    As a verb, it means to approve.

    where do the two meanings come from?

  20. stalemate on January 30th, 2008 9:39 pm

    Hmm… how about we find out something we all need to know… where did the lame phrase “goody two shoes” come from?

  21. Ernie on January 30th, 2008 7:30 pm

    A lesson on convivial would be sweet

  22. badboy on January 30th, 2008 6:53 pm

    I’m a Taurus. :cool:

  23. nero on January 30th, 2008 5:38 pm

    Good and Bad are relative terms, and perhaps to simple to describe a great woman,
    besides, “the sweet just isn’t as sweet with out the sour”. :grin:

  24. sweaterhugger on January 30th, 2008 5:01 pm

    with Valentine’s Day coming up, I think a good word to pick is “love”. where does it come from, with all the different meanings it has?

  25. xande on January 30th, 2008 3:57 pm

    Hi Marina,

    I have always believed the word “nasty” was a reference to 19th century political cartoonist Thomas Nast. My friend says otherwise.

    Who is correct?

    Best wishes

  26. ntrappa on January 30th, 2008 2:45 pm

    Hi Marina,
    I have another word request for today, or rather, a phrase request. I was wondering where the phrase “The whole nine yards” came from. I don’t know if it is slang or has a meaning that I’m missing. If you can, please tell us where this phrase originates from. Thanks.

  27. drakxs on January 30th, 2008 2:12 pm

    Hi Marina, love your podcasts!! I don’t know what your restrictions on words are but the one I’m interested in is the word Fuck. Years ago I had a history teacher tell me that the origin of the word came about in Midievele (did i spell right?) times. He claimed that when you were arrested for a crime you were thrown into the dungeon and had to await the ruling lords pleasure to plead your case. Since this could take some time your crime was written on the dungeon door. Sex outside of marriage was called carnal knowledge and was unlawful. Unlawful carnal knowledge was to long to write on the dungeon door, so an abbreviation was used. F U C K - For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge. Was wondering if this story was true or not. Tks

  28. ntrappa on January 30th, 2008 12:36 pm

    Hi Marina,
    I thought of the word “taboo” today, and I didn’t know if it was slang or not. I know it means a ban on certain words, so for a philologist like yourself it might be interesting to research. Thanks.

  29. muad dib on January 30th, 2008 10:57 am

    Hi Marina,
    New to your site as of yesterday and I’ve already learned a lot. I was wondering though about the origin of the word ‘aloof.’ Could you please look into this for me? Thanks a ton!!!

  30. sicilian_sausage on January 30th, 2008 10:47 am

    Hey marina, was just wondering if you could explain what the term -two birds with one stone- means. Btw i love your teaching methods and hopefully you can teach me a thing or two some time. :mrgreen: :razz:

    Vincent

  31. silhouette on January 30th, 2008 10:28 am

    You are superb again with your latest video my beautiful teacher. Can you pls investigate one of this words? “Platonic” or “Spectacular” Already thanks :lol:

  32. orion13 on January 30th, 2008 9:31 am

    Loved “Capricious”.

    What is the origin of “Groundhog’s Day” as a predictor of rest of winter?

    Are you a Mensan? :wink:

  33. @le on January 30th, 2008 8:14 am

    Hi M,
    u r unique but hehe my gf is a bit jealous of u hehe :lol:
    What about the origin of the word “jealousy”?

    Ciao :smile: take care

  34. apd1212a on January 30th, 2008 6:51 am

    Love your videos. How about looking into the origin of “dead ringer”

    thanks

    hot4u replied on February 4th, 2008 3:09 pm:

    :?: I think “dead ringer” and the grave yard shift are similar in the sense; some people were buried alive( by accident/ lack of knowledge) so a string was placed in the coffin and attached to a bell above ground. Should they awake from their comma they could ring the bell…dead ringer/ grave yard shift and someone would respond and get them up from their grave…! We were a much hardier people then, can you imagine>>>

  35. boatmon on January 30th, 2008 5:05 am

    Just looking at you has brought to mind a stream of questions and sayings that need airing. Now don’t go getting your panties in a wad, I’m already spoken for, and this ain’t trying to get in your britches..
    We have a crazy crew that boats every weekend (and all weekend), and you would make some kinda tradin’ stock. (don’t get scared, you get to choose if and to whom you can be traded) Having a famous hottie playing on the river is the next best thing to a midget. (We have been looking for a short friend for a couple years now).
    We were wondering “who you belong to”, and why don’t you come visit us for some “sweaty dancing” on the river this summer. We live on a river about 20 minutes outside of New Orleans, and you (being famous and all) could probably write off the trip and do some research on local sayings such as “chocolate city”, “katrina trailer”.
    Although my little sweetie is cuter than a speckled pup, you and her could have a good time drinking just drinkin’ and a carryin’ on. ya’ll can have “worm buckets” at the Prop Stop (the silicone valley of Louisiana), then we could send you home smiling a mile wide.

    Mel and Toni

  36. lovemuther on January 30th, 2008 3:42 am

    Marina,
    Godess of Words .
    Does ‘twaut” originate from “twaddle”? and how do they relate.

    curious,

    Lovemuther

  37. slipperynoodle20 on January 30th, 2008 2:45 am

    Woohoo, I’m first here! An especially thorough lesson & many thanks. You described the antics of goats so well that could it be that you were once a goatherd? If you weren’t one as a young girl, it could probably be said you are one now.
    Your Faithful Student(& one of your 30,000 goats)

  38. jcnick on January 30th, 2008 2:39 am

    Ahoy hoy Marina,

    Great video presentation, I want to say that you have pleasing charm and wit in the delivery explanations, have a good day dear lady!

    durcan replied on January 31st, 2008 11:03 am:

    Marina, I just discovered you by accident while I was updating my iPod. You bring warmth to my wintery day. Thank you. While you were explaining “capricious,” another word — often applied to women — came to mind: “feisty.” We usually use this word to describe a woman or child who is spirited and strong-minded. The OED says “feisty” is “aggressive, excitable, touchy,” but if you chase the etymology a bit deeper, the OED talks about “a foul smell” or “stink” or a “small dog.” When my Norwegian grandmother said, “Fis!” she meant “breaking wind.” “Feisty” goes back to the Danish, “fis,” which means just that!
    You are definitely spirited and strong-minded, Marina, but don’t ever let anyone call you Feisty!!

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