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“Our language, one of our most precious natural resources, deserves at least as much protection as our woodlands, streams and whooping cranes.”

- James Lipton

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judicious
having, showing, or done with good judgment or sense.
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bleak
(of a situation or future prospect) not hopeful or encouraging; unlikely to have a favorable outcome.
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grievous
(of something bad) very severe or serious.
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tact
adroitness and sensitivity in dealing with others or with difficult issues.
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adroit
clever or skillful.
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élan
energy, style, and enthusiasm.
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detritus
waste or debris of any kind.
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forbidding
unfriendly or threatening in appearance.
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beleaguer
lay siege to. beset with difficulties.
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demean
(demeaning) cause a severe loss in the dignity of and respect for (someone or something).
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surmount
overcome an obstacle.
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hound
harass or persecute (someone) relentlessly.
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marginally
to only a limited extent; slightly.
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cohort
a supporter or companion.
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buttonhole
attract the attention of and detain (someone) in conversation, typically against his or her will.
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dilettante
a person who cultivates an area of interest, such as the arts, without real commitment or knowledge.
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stringent
(of regulations, requirements, or conditions) strict, precise, and exacting.
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