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Cyclone vs. Typhoon vs. Hurricane vs. Tornado: Are They All The Same?

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    How Well Do You Know The Language Of The US Constitution?

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  2. “Prospective” vs. “Perspective”: Get The Best View On The Difference

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  4. “Concurrent” vs. “Consecutive”: Time To Learn The Difference

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  5. Get Enthralled With 11 Enticing -Esque Words

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  2. Was There A Real Uncle Sam?

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  3. Are You Hooked On These Phenomenal First Lines From Books?

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The Language Legacy Of 9/11: How A Single Day Changed Our Language

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  1. “Ingress” vs. “Egress”: Do You Know The Difference?

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  2. “Optimistic” vs. “Pessimistic”: How Do You Feel About The Difference?

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