"That's a great deal to make one word mean," Alice said in a thoughtful tone. "When I make a word do a lot of work like that," said Humpty Dumpty, "I always pay it extra."

Thursday 25 February 2010

Wherewithal

 
I think wherewithal is a lovely sounding word. It means the ability and the financial means required to accomplish some task; the necessary means.
 

1 comment:

  1. I so agree, 'unforeseen' is one of my favourites.
    thanks for sharing
    martine

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