
Episode 78: Mot Juste, purloin, demotic, and more
Vocabulary Mnemonics
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Words in Flux: Hightail to Ambigrams
This chapter investigates the journey of the term 'hightail' from Shakespearean roots to its modern meanings, alongside a look at 'reprobate' and its historical ties to Calvinism. The discussion further ventures into the intriguing realm of ambigrams and the dual meanings of 'intimate', showcasing the adaptability and evolution of language.
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