Part Two
Taciturn in place of Quiet
Tangible in place of Real
Tantamount in place of Equivalent
Tautology in place of Repetition
Taxonomy in place of Classification
Teetotaler in place of Non-Drinker
Temblor in place of Earthquake
Temerity in place of Boldness
Tenacious in place of Stubborn
Tenet in place of Principle
Tenuous in place of Insubstantial
Tete-a-tete in place of Face-to-Face
Titillating in place of Exciting
Toothsome in place of Appealing
Torpor in place of Inactivity
Transgression in place of Violation
Trenchant in place of Keen
Trifling in place of Insignificant
Tumultuous in place of Chaotic
Tutelage in place of Protection
Upbraided in place of Criticized
Vanguard in place of Forefront
Vexation in place of Irritation
Vivacious in place of Spirited
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
An Intellectual's Guide To Alternative Diction
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