Specious

Specious Written by Myretta (3/6/2007 5:28 a.m.) in consequence of the missive, And it only adds to the joke..., penned by Arnie Perlstein

At the time, specious meant pleasing to the eye, or in regard to blossoms, having brilliant, gaudy or showy colorings. (OED)

I think Sir Anthony means specious, when he says specious.

Indemnify the Malapropism: Act III Cheryl (3/3/2007 11:56 p.m.)

A few guesses BarbaraB (3/5/2007 7:30 p.m.)
reprehend= comprehend? nfm Reeba (3/5/2007 1:16 p.m.)
Derangement of epitaphs Louise H (3/4/2007 11:38 a.m.)
- More Lizzy A (3/4/2007 3:39 p.m.)
These are the best so far… Robbin (3/4/2007 1:07 a.m.)
- At last my favorite pine-apple Elena (3/4/2007 1:46 a.m.)
  - And it only adds to the joke... Arnie Perlstein (3/5/2007 9:26 a.m.)
    - Specious Myretta (3/6/2007 5:28 a.m.)
      - Yes, I agree JulieW (3/6/2007 5:57 a.m.)
        
        Thanks for that... Arnie Perlstein (3/6/2007 9:33 a.m.)
    - Yes! Very clever of you. (nfm) Elena (3/6/2007 1:22 a.m.)
      - This thread illustrates Sheridan's subtlety & depth! nfm Arnie Perlstein (3/6/2007 9:38 a.m.)
  - Pineapples as Pinnacles JulieW (3/4/2007 7:44 a.m.)
    - I love the whimsy of this building! ;D nfm Robbin (3/4/2007 9:27 a.m.)

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