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

Word Occurence Explanation
disinterested/uninterested no.232 add numbering in explanation
cata no.1185 add linebreak in example (between catapult and catatsrophe, add linebreak between against and completely in meaning
slight no.767 add linebreak between 2nd and 3rd meaning
superficial no.693 add numbering and linebreaks in meaning
sanguine no.1020 remove quotation marks in example
demi no.1384 remove quotations marks in explanation
effect/affect no.1450 remove EXCEPTIONS from word, maybe move something like that to type/level? Looks hideous this way

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?