FAQ
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What Does Cinco de Mayo Mean?
Cinco de Mayo is the fifth of May, marking the 1862 Battle of Puebla, not Mexican Independence Day.
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How to Pronounce Beignets
Beignets is ben-YAY with the t and final s both silent. Learn the rule behind the silent letters, th
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Enthusiastic About Synonyms
Rank enthusiastic about synonyms by intensity, get the prepositions right for each, and write formal
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What Does Spigot Mean?
Spigot is the American word for a tap, often the outdoor kind, and also a plumbing joint. Learn the
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How to Pronounce Adolescence
Adolescence is ad-uh-LES-uhns with stress on the third syllable. Learn why the -esc- spelling trips
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What Is a Cronut?
A cronut is croissant dough fried like a doughnut, coined in 2013 by Dominique Ansel. Learn the mean
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Segway or Segue?
Segue is the transition word and Segway is the scooter brand. Learn why they get confused, why segwa
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Situation Synonyms Compared
Sort situation synonyms by emotional charge: neutral words like circumstance and case, dark words li
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How to Pronounce Maldives
Maldives is MAWL-deevz in British English and MAL-dyvez in American English, and both are standard.
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What Does Mogged Mean?
Mogged is looksmaxxing slang for being outclassed by comparison. Learn the meaning, where it came fr
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