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

Word Occurence Explanation
pathological no.1516 2nd number is before break, not after
denouement no.1172 end of bold delimiter missing in example
vociferous no.1035 source reads "FT." not "FT" -> fix for easier sorting
supposition no.1430 end of bold delimiter missing in example, example cuts off
aphorism no.236 "Time is money" is not just a hackneyed aphorism is an example, should be in the appropriate field
circumlocation no.819 nedless ) in explanation
deterrent no.1468 start of underline character corrupted
daub no.1140 no space in front of bold in example
problematic no.1524 is that really the definition? seems completely different to "problematisch" in German

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?
  • Difference between obstinate & obdurate
  • quiescence vs. abeyance
  • phlegmatic has a negative connotation, doesn't it?
  • mendacity vs.
  • presage vs. omen