Dictionary of Fine Distinctions: Nuances, Niceties, and Subtle Shades of Meaning

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Lifes language throws countless nuanced differences at us every day. In lieu of understanding, we muddle through, ordering a latte when we really want a cortado, frowning over ethics when we really mean morality. For the intellectually curious and word-lovers alike, Dictionary of Fine Distinctions walks us through hundreds of everyday differences to bring clarity and understanding at last.