Palin: Now, what I've done as a governor and as a mayor is (inaudible) I've had that track record of reform.
And I've joined this team that is a team of mavericks with John McCain, also, with his track record of reform, where we're known for putting partisan politics aside to just get the job done.
Main Entry:
1mav·er·ick Listen to the pronunciation of 1maverick
Pronunciation:
\ˈmav-rik, ˈma-və-\
Function:
noun
Etymology:
Samuel A. Maverick †1870 American pioneer who did not brand his calves
Date:
1867
1: an unbranded range animal ; especially : a motherless calf
2: an independent individual who does not go along with a group or party
Main Entry:
1team Listen to the pronunciation of 1team
Pronunciation:
\ˈtēm\
Function:
noun
Etymology:
Middle English teme, from Old English tēam offspring, lineage, group of draft animals; akin to Old High German zoum rein, Old English tēon to draw, pull — more at tow
Date:
before 12th century
1 a: two or more draft animals harnessed to the same vehicle or implement ; also : these with their harness and attached vehicle b: a draft animal often with harness and vehicle2obsolete : lineage , race3: a group of animals: as a: a brood especially of young pigs or ducks b: a matched group of animals for exhibition
4: a number of persons associated together in work or activity: as a: a group on one side (as in football or a debate)