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Unusual Words You Should Add to Your Vocabulary

by Anne Lyken Garner in Languages, October 24, 2008
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Every day we are faced with something new to describe. This in turn, creates the need for new words and original descriptions. That understood, the bombardment of all these additions, has left the world with less time to bother with fashioning these necessary words and phrases. Consequently, we give in to the laziness of human nature, and merely bang two or more words together to make up a new one.

Fascinating Origin of 15 Chinese Words That Became Part of the English Vocabulary

by Sher D Fly in Languages, July 23, 2008
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The history of English language traces back thousands of years ago. The English language has brought in influences of other languages through Britain’s history of world trade, overseas exploration and expansion. One of the many languages that had added the zest to the English vocabulary is Chinese.

20++ More Wonder Brands and Trademarks That Made It to the Oxford Dictionary

by Sher D Fly in Languages, March 18, 2008
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Some of the words that we use today originated from brand names or trademarks of famous products. I have listed 20++ more famous brands that have actually made it into the Oxford Dictionary (British version).

Nine Wonder Brands That Made It to the Oxford Dictionary

by Sher D Fly in Languages, September 5, 2007
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Some of the words that we use today originated from brand names of famous products. These words have made it into the Oxford Dictionary (British version).

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