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Do you know why we have over a million words in the english language? They exist so that they can be used. Each word is unique in its own way. every word has its place in the English language ...
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System
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2019-12-08T11:42:23Z (almost 5 years ago)
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#2: Initial revision
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ashleylee
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2019-12-08T11:42:23Z (almost 5 years ago)
Do you know why we have over a million words in the english language? They exist so that they can be used. Each word is unique in its own way. every word has its place in the English language universe. And it is the job of a wordsmith, a story weaver, to pick the right ones to convey what he means to convey. When I was younger, I used to love the big esoteric words of erudition that I felt would give my work an air of cosmopolitan sophistication. Then one day, I realized using big words out of place just makes you look like a dick. (I am directing my gaze away from the good people at the New Yorker....)
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System
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2019-05-02T14:59:42Z (over 5 years ago)
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