Words

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Mothball

to make inactive or put in storage.

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Insofar (in so far)

: to such an extent. It is usually one word in North America, and usually three words outside North America—though the one-word form is gaining ground everywhere.

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Gimme

Gimme = a short putt doesn’t have to take because it’s too easy to miss.

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Impactful

: having impact. Its use is a common language peeve, but the word is not going away.

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Surveil

to engage in surveillance.

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Lorry

the British word for truck.

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Ilk

It now has negative connotations.