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In both Excel and Word (and, I assume, in other similar programs), there is a procedure to insert two phrases/values/etc by means of a formula. this procedure is known as concatenation. (I actually used to know how to do this; like much else, i have forgotten how)

slipshod

adjective

1. Careless; sloppy; shabby.

2. Wearing loose shoes or slippers, especially those worn down at the heel.

When Rebecca came out of the ladies room, her slipshod so that everyone could see it.

misanthrope:

n. hater of people

Misanthrope was the grouchy teacher I ever had to study under!

I thought a misanthrope was what you used to climb the misant mast.

It is a playwright by Molière

Also the Misanthrope is distinct from Molière's other work in its relative lack of movement. The fact that not much happens in the form of plot development forces the audience or reader to pay particularly close attention to character behavior and motivation.

Again I learn something new! How about............

adsum: meaning 'I am present'.

Whenever I cook, I put in what's called for in the recipe and then I adsum more.

cursory

adjective:

Hastily or superficially performed.

A cursory is a special room in the Vatican where excommunication rites are performed.