There is something special about the English word "facetiously".

Can you tell what it is?

Can you find any other words with this special property?

For the benefit of you guys and anyone else... (haha)

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adj.

1. Eating and drinking in moderation.
1. Sparingly used or consumed: <CITE>abstemious meals.</CITE>
2. Restricted to bare necessities: <CITE>an abstemious way of life.</CITE>
   

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Posted by Jonathan on 2004-10-28 17:49:13