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Day: November 1, 2026

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Short Words, Bigger Word Power

Posted on November 1, 2026 by jackforde

I grew up loving what the nuns used to call “25 cent words.” In high school, we called them “SAT Words.” These are the words, they told us, that make you sound smart. That win you respect, jobs, and the girl of your dreams. People who use these words, they said, can walk through walls. Boy, did they get that wrong… Continue Reading →

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