English Information
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What Does TOEFL Mean and What Does the Test Measure?
TOEFL stands for Test of English as a Foreign Language. The current internet-based test assesses Rea
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'Zaddy' Meaning: Tone, Context and Boundaries
Zaddy is informal slang for an attractive, confident and stylish man, often with a mature or command
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Word Stress vs Sentence Stress: Hear the Difference
Word stress makes one syllable prominent inside a word; sentence stress makes selected words promine
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Parent-Teacher Meetings: English Questions That Pay Off
Ten minutes with the English teacher, used well. Skill-by-skill questions, how to decode stock phras
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'Açaí' or 'Acai'? Spelling, Accents and Menu English
Açaí and acai are both accepted spellings of the berry's name; learn when to keep the accents and ho
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Synonyms for 'Nervous': Match the Word to the Worry
Choose nervous synonyms by intensity and context: anxious, apprehensive, tense, uneasy and jittery e
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Synonyms for 'Bailing': Pick the Right Meaning First
Bailing has three meanings — leaving, rescuing and scooping water — each with its own synonyms; matc
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What Does 'Pookie' Mean? Usage, Tone and Context
Pookie is an affectionate nickname for partners, children and pets; learn its warmth, its boundaries
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'Mamacita': Meaning, Synonyms and Respectful Alternatives
Mamacita means 'little mother' in Spanish but carries catcalling overtones toward strangers; learn r
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'Pillow Princess' Tone and Register: Use It With Care
Pillow princess is private adult slang: learn its register boundaries, tone risks and neutral altern