Know Your English - August 2010

August 2010

• What is the meaning and origin of 'shot your bolt'?
• How is the word 'acquiesce' pronounced?
• What is the meaning of the word 'gelotology'?
• What is the difference between 'fable' and 'parable'?
• How is the word 'entourage' pronounced?
• What is the meaning and origin of 'lived up to its billing'?
• What is the meaning of 'vegan'?
• Is it okay to say, 'He's been working in this office from March 2008'?
• What is the meaning and origin of 'plumb the depths'?
• How is the word 'fiancée' pronounced?
• What is the meaning of 'shenanigans'?
• What is the difference between 'familiar with' and 'familiar to'?
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