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Dictionary of Fine Distinctions: Nuances, Niceties, and Subtle Shades of Meaning
By Burnstein, Eli
- ISBN
- 9781454952350
- Publisher
- Union Square & Co.
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Reviewed on September 1, 2024 | Reference
Humor writer Burnstein's debut isn't a book of comedy. Instead, the topic amounts to the differences in meaning and intent among related words. His book starts with "emoji" vs. "emoticon" (which leads to the advanced "kaomoki"). The book also compares "symphony" and "concerto," "envy" and "jealousy," "deep web" and "dark web," "ethics" and "morality," "snitch" ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
