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In the future tense, the use of shall and will is easily distinguished. One is always expected to use will. In questions, it is still appropriate to use shall for first person singular (I) and plural (we). However, using shall usually carries a subtext of comedy or irony. Most use …
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1. to get serious about an issue and devote proper attention to it; 2. to reform one’s view toward something.
1. (especially of a business or businessperson) fraudulent or dishonest; 2. fleeting or insubstantial.
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Affective: of or relating to emotion. Effective: producing a desired effect.
Chafe: to irritate by rubbing. Chaff: 1. husks of corn or grain separated by threshing; 2. straw or hay fed to cattle; 3. worthless or leftover matter.
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A touch-and-go situation is one that is risky or precarious and has a significant chance of failure.
Scavenger: one who collects discarded or unused items. Scavenge: to collect discarded or unused items.
