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"a public scandal"

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Words of the Year: 1066

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The Exceptions Quiz III

Which of these things doesn't belong?

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17 English Words that Come From Japanese

Some borrowed words don't get returned

New Dictionary Words for 2011

'Cougar,' 'Crowdsourcing,' 'Bromance' & more — the latest additions to America's best-selling dictionary.

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The Synonyms 'Discover' and 'Invent'

In the past, you could invent fruit.

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I'll Have the Us(ual)

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The Origins of 'Lobbyist'

From the front hallways to the back rooms

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The Exceptions Quiz III

Which of these things doesn't belong?

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Name that government! Or something like that.

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True or False?

Test your knowledge - and maybe learn something along the way.

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Word Winder's CrossWinder

A game of winding words.

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