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“Our language, one of our most precious natural resources, deserves at least as much protection as our woodlands, streams and whooping cranes.”

- James Lipton

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tumultuous
excited, confused, or disorderly.
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avert
prevent or ward off (an undesirable occurrence).
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plainly
able to be perceived easily.
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stoke
encourage or incite (a strong emotion or tendency).
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dogged
having or showing tenacity and grim perseverance.
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atomize
reduce (something) to atoms or other small distinct units.
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precipitously
very steeply.
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demur
raise doubts or objections or show reluctance.
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evince
reveal the presence of (a quality or feeling).
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pointedly
in a direct and unambiguous way, often indicating criticism or displeasure.
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fray
battle or fight.
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rebuff
an abrupt or ungracious refusal or rejection of an offer, request, or friendly gesture.
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wane
decrease in rigor, power, or extent; become weaker.
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intercession
the action of intervening on behalf of another.
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bigot
a person who is intolerant toward those holding different opinions.
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hagiography
a biography that idealizes its subject.
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scion
a descendant of a notable family.
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