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A.Word.A.Day--rapprochement rapprochement (ra-prawsh-MAWN) noun Establishing or reestablishing of cordial relation, especially between nations. [From French rapprochement, from rapprocher (to bring together), from re- + approcher (to approach), from Late Latin appropiare, from Latin ad- + propius (nearer), from prope (near).] "Japanese anger over the kidnappings and North Korea's nuclear weapons ambitions have stalled the rapprochement process between Tokyo and Pyongyang." Japan Seeks Malaysia's Help to Resolve N Korea Issues; The Borneo Bulletin (Brunei); Nov 11, 2003. "There were signs of rapprochement between Kibaki and Karume during latter's wife's funeral in March this year." Nixon Nganga; Kiambu Leaders Plot How to Join Narc; East African Standard (Nairobi, Kenya); Oct 26, 2003. Next week: Autumn Contributing Membership Drive. This week's theme: miscellaneous words. X-Bonus Peter Principle: In a hierarchy, every employee tends to rise to his level of incompetence. -Laurence J Peter, educator and author (1919-1990)

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