sparple, to deflect attention from one thing by making a big deal of something else entirely bâi làn, Chinese slang, let it rot Schadenfreude, German, Schaden(Damage) + Freude(Fun) ohne Ecken und Kanten, German, without corners and edges zugzwang, chess, when you must move but it would be better to not do anything secretary, literally means … Continue reading Words & Phrases, 2023
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[Carefulwords.com] is intended as word reference for inspiration. So far, I have added synonyms (perhaps too many) and historical quotations. I intend to curate these over time, when I have time. Reminded me about how important the reference tools you use can shape how you write and think. See Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) on … Continue reading Carefulwords.com
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