A vast number of words have surprising origins. We talked about some today, including "scientist," "impressionist," "beatnik," and "paradigm."

Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing

English - March 25, 2021 18:00 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MB - ★★★★ - 2.6K ratings
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A vast number of words have surprising origins. We talked about some today with author Ralph Keyes, including "scientist," "impressionist," "beatnik," and "paradigm."

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