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Word Implying Lack of Caring Because You're Already (Wrong/Losing/a Failure/Behind/Insignificant)

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Why is an arrow coated in a toxin referred to as poisonous and not venomous?

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Usage of "go to" vs "go"

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Is the expression "get shed of" or "get shut of" or "get shot of"?

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Can you say "history alumni"?

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Is there a word equivalent to "sighting" but for hearing?

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A term for mixture used for palatography

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Which is correct, "opt out of" or "opt out from" and why?

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What terms describe humorous acceptance of a compliment?

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What do you call a place that's temporarily closed because it's a holiday?

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Are 'avail + oneself + to-phrase' or ' 'avail + to + NP'' ever acceptable?

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'Wracked with" or "wracked by"?

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Person that solves problems by determination and hard work

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What should I call the English spoken in UK?

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