neoplastic (adj.): of, pertaining to, or having the characteristics of tumors or other useless newly grown tissuepleonastic (adj.): of, pertaining to, or having the characteristics of superfluous iteration or repetition in speech or writing I don’t have much to say about this pair of words, actually, other than this: Never in my many years speaking [...]

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culturesmart (v.): to surprise, impress, or stand out by expressing unexpected knowledge. The Brooklyn Public Library has launched a very limited subway advertising campaign that has plastered billboards in Brooklyn subway stations with ads that feature the above definition. It is accompanied by the following usage guidance: e.g., Uncle Mel wanted to choose the best [...]

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