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Tagged with descriptive-grammar single-word-requests
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In need of the word or phrase describing studying or educating in a non-formal way or as a hobby
So when I was 14 years old I started an interest in psychology. I've been studying it (legitimate medical research articles, textbooks, clinical guides, etc vs googling) for almost 13 years at this ...
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Someone who denies talking about something but then indirectly drops hints
For example, someone had said something to me, obviously meaning something but then right after said that they weren't talking about that but then preceded to indirectly reference it, hint at it or ...
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Single word equivalent for short, natural length grass?
I am trying to describe the length of grass in an area without dwelling on it too much with multiple adjectives or a more in depth explanation. The main point I am trying to get across is that the ...
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How to describe the use of 'them' with nouns? [duplicate]
I'm looking for a short and precise word to describe the use of the pronoun them with plurals, i.e.
Let's kill them zombies!
Them townsfolk sure are full of baloney.
I hate them bees.
It appears to be ...
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Acclamation vs. acclaim as nouns: When to use one or the other?
Back when life was simpler, the words “acclamation” and “acclaim” behaved within precise heterogeneous bounds. The first acted publicly as a noun and the second as a verb. I was naive, oblivious to “...
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What do you call someone who is ungrateful, only sees things negatively and never acknowledges you
I am a team player and like to contribute.
When asked to take on a task. I always say yes and I never get a thank you. He never provides all the details to what he wants and then asks why I didn’t ...
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I am looking for a word that can be used to describe a person who can switch bodies with another human
Not to be confused with a person who can morph themselves into someone else or a creature by will, but someone who has an ability to body swap - without necessarily having control over it. I am ...
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Word to describe an absorbing activity which causes one to fail to notice the passage of large amounts of time
The phrase, "Time flies when you're having fun," is often used when one has become absorbed in an activity and lost track of time. I'm looking for a word to describe something that has a tendency to ...
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How do you describe someone who is in a middle scale often? [closed]
How do you describe someone who is always in the middle? For example, One person is always angry and another really calm and this person is both at times. Or they are shy and outgoing. Like science ...
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What is one word to describe someone who doesn't care about anything? [duplicate]
My friend says she wants me to describe her in one word and I think she does not care about anything most of the time. So I'm looking for a word that describes that.
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Adjective for someone unable to cope with the past
I'm looking for a word that could describe a character's personality in the sense that he is someone who (re)lives the past too much and is uncapable of overcoming it and moving on with his life.
Any ...
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What word would you use to describe this workflow?
I have a friend with an interesting workflow, and I wonder if there's any good English words that kind of describes it.
Basically if he makes a video-game he first quickly makes the game playable and ...
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In which single word can this be summarized?
Say you have several companies working for you to achieve/complete a certain task, but the one who does best/finishes the job gets the commission for the job. I'm aware of the term pitch (from the ...
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A word for someone that loves learning/ curious, has wonder about the world In general [duplicate]
I need a word that describes the love of learning, discovering, or it could even be a word that describes a curious person.
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Feel Good but Meaningless Phrase [duplicate]
I am looking for a word that describes general phrases that makes one feel good but has no real meaning, such as, "I'm for tolerance." Well, maybe in some things you are but in others you aren't (...
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