Thursday, May 17, 2007

Oxymorons (Part 3)

Oxymoron (ox·y·mo·ron; Pronunciation:\ˌäk-sē-ˈmr-ˌän\ Function: noun) a combination of contradictory or incongruous words (as cruel kindness); broadly : something (as a concept) that is made up of contradictory or incongruous elements.

  • Temporary tax increase
  • Plastic glasses
  • Terribly pleased
  • Tight slacks
  • Jumbo shrimp
  • Definite maybe
  • Pretty ugly
  • Working vacation
  • Exact estimate

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