GRE/TODO.md
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Words that should be added/modified

Word Occurence Explanation
larceny no.985 example just reads "the larceny"
ingenuous no.435 "innocent ;" instead of "innocent; "
ac no.5 weird formatting of quotations in expl. (see below)
lied no.480 add break between meanings, add Umlaut in expl.
lied/lied no.481 discuss whether it's needed or no.480 is enough
inimical no.438 add space after "inimical" in example
intractable no.452 "adj. stubborn or obstinate" is in example instead of meaning
locus no.482 weird formatting in example, see below
limpid no.892 maybe adjust example to fit the idea of writing or music?
log/logy no.1086 meaning cuts off mid-word

Formatting issues in explanation of ac:

ac ## Formatting issues in example of _locus_: ac

Questions to answer:

  • Difference between abate & attenuate
    → abate can weaken to the point of disappearing, attenuate has to be always present.
  • Difference between castigate & chastize
  • Are fervid & fervent the same word?
  • Connotation of facetious
  • diatribe vs harangue
    → harangue more official and bombastic?