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Re: When is a big word too big?

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A big word is too big when the context doesn't hint at its meaning; when it confuses the reader; when it's used to show off.
That's my thought, since you asked.

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When is a big word too big? bibliophage 12/03/06 06:30 PM

Re: When is a big word too big? themilum 12/03/06 08:07 PM

Re: When is a big word too big? AlimaeHP 12/04/06 12:02 AM

Re: When is a big word too big? Hydra 12/04/06 06:44 AM

Re: When is a big word too big? dalehileman 12/04/06 04:06 PM

Re: When is a big word too big? ParkinT 12/04/06 07:10 PM

Re: When is a big word too big? Hydra 12/05/06 02:08 PM

Re: When is a big word too big? bibliophage 12/06/06 10:46 PM

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Re: When is a big word too big? Jackie 12/07/06 03:29 AM

Re: When is a big word too big? tsuwm 12/07/06 04:08 AM

Re: When is a big word too big? Hydra 12/07/06 10:00 AM

Re: When is a big word too big? TEd Remington 12/07/06 10:57 AM

Re: When is a big word too big? Hydra 12/07/06 11:12 AM

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Re: When is a big word too big? TEd Remington 12/07/06 12:26 PM

Re: When is a big word too big? Buffalo Shrdlu 12/07/06 12:28 PM

Re: When is a big word too big? Hydra 12/07/06 01:17 PM

Re: When is a big word too big? dalehileman 12/07/06 03:35 PM

Re: When is a big word too big? Zed 12/20/06 11:37 PM

Re: When is a big word too big? Faldage 12/21/06 01:34 AM

Re: When is a big word too big? themilum 12/21/06 01:56 AM

Re: When is a big word too big? Faldage 12/21/06 11:08 AM

Re: When is a big word too big? wow 12/22/06 12:03 PM

Re: When is a big word too big? dalehileman 12/22/06 03:23 PM

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Re: When is a big word too big? dalehileman 12/22/06 04:17 PM

Re: When is a big word too big? Marianna 12/23/06 10:10 AM

Re: When is a big word too big? dalehileman 12/23/06 03:59 PM

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