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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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serviceable
functional and durable rather than attractive.
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lackluster
lacking in vitality, force, or conviction; uninspired or uninspiring.
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foil
a person or thing that contrasts with and so emphasizes and enhances the qualities of another.
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invigorate
give strength or energy to.
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tumultuous
excited, confused, or disorderly.
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amenable
(of a person) open and responsive to suggestion; easily persuaded or controlled.
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obliquely
not in a direct way; indirectly.
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insurmountable
too great to be overcome.
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hamper
hinder or impede the movement or progress of.
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stymie
prevent or hinder the progress of.
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gimmick
a trick or device intended to attract attention, publicity, or business.
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marquee
leading; preeminent.
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privy
sharing in knowledge of (something secret or private).
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abut
touch or lean on.
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obsolescent
becoming obsolete.
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superlative
of the highest quality or degree.
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