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by Ben Plante » Sat Aug 07, 2004 6:54 pm
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ru·in·a·tion ( P ) Pronunciation Key (r-nshn)
n.
The act of ruining or the condition of being ruined.
A cause of ruin.
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ruination
\Ru`in*a"tion\, n. [LL. ruinatio.] The act of ruining, or the state of being ruined.
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ruination
n 1: an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction; "you have brought ruin on this entire family" [syn: ruin] 2: an event that results in destruction [syn: ruin] 3: failure that results in a loss of position or reputation [syn: downfall, ruin] 4: destruction achieved by wrecking something [syn: laying waste, ruin, ruining, wrecking]
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So, I guess so. I've never heard it before either though. Go figure. X-P
"Chrysanthemums will wither together with its leaves, lying beside the fiery eyes soaked with blood. Even then, your sublime status will never be shaken, even if only half of your limbs will remain. To increase the fascination within the drama, should the search for a new partner begin? If so, then head to the east. You will definitely meet the one who is waiting for you."