How to Tell Fate from Destiny: And Other Skillful Word Distinctions by Charles Harrington Elster

How to Tell Fate from Destiny: And Other Skillful Word Distinctions

Charles Harrington Elster

320 pages first pub 2018 (editions)

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For the reader who craves clarity and precision in their language, and is eager to refine their understanding of the nuances of the English language, How to Tell Fate from Destiny: And Other Skillful Word Distinctions by Charles Harrington Elster is a treasure trove of guidance, offering a lighthearted yet informative journey through the complexities of word distinctions that will leave them feeling empowered and articulate.

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If you have trouble distinguishing the verbs imitate and emulate, the relative pronouns that and which, or the adjectives pliant, pliable, and supple, never fear—How to Tell Fate from Destiny is here to help! With more than 500 headwords, the book...

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