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Originally Posted by Cartwright
FIRST has changed the way I do a speech. For example, in a question and answer situation, being able to think quickly and critically has been greatly aided through robotics. Having to work accurately quickly definitely has its benefits.
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This and other comments have made me think of the word, temper.
1. to soften or make less harsh, as a potter tempers clay; justice is tempered when combined with mercy
2. to moderate or control by reducing, tempering one's joy
3. to change in consistency or texture; to make hard, tough - steel and glass are tempered in various ways
It's a nice word.
sidenote: This was taken from my 8th grade dictionary that I keep by my computer. I wrote Beatle stuff all over it. It is the only book I ever wrote/scribbled on. I can see Paul, Ringo, George, and John from where I sit, big letters.
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