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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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contorted
twisted or bent out of the normal shape.
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convoluted
(especially of an argument, story, or sentence) extremely complex and difficult to follow.
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conflate
combine (two or more texts, ideas, etc.) into one.
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construe
interpret (a word or action) in a particular way.
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penchant
a strong or habitual liking for something or tendency to do something.
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attune
become receptive to or aware of.
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outsize
exceptionally large.
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overture
an approach or proposal made to someone with the aim of opening negotiations or establishing a relationship.
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mire
involve someone or something in (a difficult situation).
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pontificate
express one's opinions in a way considered annoyingly pompous and dogmatic.
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depict
show or represent by a drawing, painting, or other art form.
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vignette
a brief evocative description, account, or episode.
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upend
set or turn (something) on its end or upside down.
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languish
fail to make progress or be successful.
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brink
a point at which something, typically something unwelcome, is about to happen; the verge.
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intractable
hard to control or deal with.
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affliction
something that causes pain or suffering.
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luminary
a person who inspires or influences others, especially one prominent in a particular sphere.
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