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Merriam-Webster's New Words Quiz—Fall 2017 Edition!

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Every Letter Is Silent, Sometimes

When each letter can be seen but not heard

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The Ambiguity of Pushing 'Up' and 'Back'

When you push a meeting, where does it go?

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Words of the Year: 1066

Or, Why Pig Meat is Called 'Pork' and Cow Meat is Called 'Beef'

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Ivanka: "An 'Otherwise' Incredible Day"

"in other respects"

Cynic

How an ancient philosophical movement devoted to the pursuit of virtue came to describe eye-rolling criticism.

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The Ambiguity of Pushing 'Up' and 'Back'

When you push a meeting, where does it go?

Silent Letters

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'So Long': A Common But Mysterious Goodbye

Its origins are surprisingly murky.

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"Immune to" or "Immune from"?

Nobody is immune to this question.

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Merriam-Webster's New Words Quiz—Fall 2017 Edition!

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Challenging Vocabulary Quiz Returns!

No tricks, just difficult words.

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How Strong Is Your Vocabulary?

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Word Winder's CrossWinder

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