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Old 07-20-2008, 03:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Trakehner View Post
Hello Botnst, when it comes to the English language you are a stickler. I must say that you use the language with such ease and refinement.
Actually, reckless is a form of a verb wreak, as in wreak havoc. It comes from the German verb wirken, which means to accomplish.

A reckless or wreckless person is one whoisn't smart enough to accomplish anything, he messes it up before he finishes.
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