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Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing

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Shift in Meaning of 'Berserker' and 'Amok', Malay Borrowed Words, and Advertisements for Rosetta Stone and Bombus

This chapter explores the transformation of the terms 'berserker' and 'amok' in contemporary English, highlighting their current usage to describe unruly or untamed behavior. It touches on the influence of these words and briefly references loanwords from Malay, while also featuring advertisements for Rosetta Stone and Bombus.

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