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When 'nice' was bad and 'bully' was good. Is 'preorder' redundant? High-intensity transformer.

Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing

CHAPTER

Evolution of Word Meanings

This chapter explores the semantic changes in words like 'bully', 'nice', 'bimbo', and 'soon', tracing their evolution from their original meanings to the present. It also discusses the cultural biases and beliefs that shaped the understanding of these words.

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