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Neither

Neither takes a singular verb, “Neither of us is ready.” Neither can be followed by “nor” but never by “or.” The verb number is determined by the noun closest to it. “Neither the manager nor the secretary was available.” “Neither … Continue reading

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A Noisome Odor

Noisome is related to “annoy” and is most often used to describe an unpleasant odor. It has nothing in its meaning about sounds or noises.

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Dudgeon

The word means a state of resentful anger over accusations made. It does not benefit from having the adjective “high” precede it. And, with bludgeon and curmudgeon, no one really has any idea of its etymology.

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