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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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bedraggled
soaked and dirty, as if dragged through mud
Source: Benjamin Franklin - Walter Isaacson
newfangled
new and often considered unusual or impractical
Source: Benjamin Franklin - Walter Isaacson
orotund
full and rich in sound; pompous
Source: Benjamin Franklin - Walter Isaacson
seminal
highly influential; original and groundbreaking
Source: Benjamin Franklin - Walter Isaacson
assiduous
showing great care and attention to detail
Source: Benjamin Franklin - Walter Isaacson
consummate
showing great skill or artistry; complete or perfect
Source: Benjamin Franklin - Walter Isaacson
pecuniary
relating to or consisting of money
Source: Benjamin Franklin - Walter Isaacson
genial
friendly and cheerful
Source: Benjamin Franklin - Walter Isaacson
gregarious
fond of company; sociable
Source: Benjamin Franklin - Walter Isaacson
charter
a written grant by a ruler or government conferring rights and privileges
Source: Benjamin Franklin - Walter Isaacson
bequeath
leave (property) to a person or other beneficiary by a will
Source: Benjamin Franklin - Walter Isaacson
odiferous
having or emitting an odor, especially a bad one
Source: Benjamin Franklin - Walter Isaacson
luminary
a person who inspires or influences others, especially one prominent in a particular sphere
Source: Benjamin Franklin - Walter Isaacson
lapidary
relating to or skilled in cutting and polishing precious stones
Source: Benjamin Franklin - Walter Isaacson
prudential
acting with or showing care and thought for the future
Source: Benjamin Franklin - Walter Isaacson

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