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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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subterfuge
deceit used in order to achieve one's goals.
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stark
severe or bare in appearance or outline.
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coolly
in a way that lacks friendliness or enthusiasm.
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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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rebuff
reject (someone or something) in an abrupt or ungracious manner.
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loath
reluctant; unwilling.
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balk
hesitate or be unwilling to accept an idea or undertaking.
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palatable
(of an action or proposal) acceptable or satisfactory.
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striking
attracting attention by reason of being unusual, extreme, or prominent.
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gambit
a device, action, or opening remark, typically one entailing a degree of risk, that is calculated to gain an advantage.
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conduit
a person or organization that acts as a channel for the transmission of something.
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assuage
satisfy (an appetite or desire).
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flummox
(usu. be flummoxed) perplex (someone) greatly; bewilder.
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