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This tag is for questions seeking a single word that fits a meaning. To ensure that your question is not closed as off-topic, please be specific about the intended use of the word.  INCLUDE A SAMPLE SENTENCE demonstrating how the word would be used.  Click on "Info", or "View Tag" and "Learn more..." for more information. Please use the [phrase-requests] tag if you seek a phrase and the [terminology] tag if you seek a term in a specialized subject also.

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Advanced English: What can be "rather than a subtle ______ " in movies?

I'm guessing that the Cambridge Advanced English Teacher's Book (ISBN-13: 978-0521336987, ISBN-10: 0521336988) will offer a definitive answer. It seems that there are some used copies available onlin …
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Term for an explanation that seems plausible simply because it's more complex than a more wi...

I was recently on a lengthy flight and was pondering the regulations on cell phone usage. I've heard that the cell phone doesn't actually interfere with the plane's flight systems (or comms, or anyth …
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What is a word to describe the opposite of "authentication"?

I frequently work on software projects which require authenticating users. It is not uncommon to hear someone say "deauthenticate" (frequently also written as "de-authenticate") when referring to rev …
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