Is recepted a word? - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
Aug 18, 2019 · We have just been shown a recept for curing chronic, sore eyes, which is the result of a long and close study of a very distinguished physician lately from Scotland. — Daily Illinois State …
synonyms - What is the difference between in receipt, on receipt and ...
Dec 16, 2014 · What is the difference between in event of, on event of and upon event of? This is a question on the basics preposition, and should not have been asked here.
"except for" vs "other than" - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
Is the phrase "Are there any vegetables except for asparagus?" equivalent to "Are there any vegetables other than asparagus?" The first feels wrong, and the second feels rig...
Is "receival" a valid word for the act of receiving something?
Jun 23, 2011 · In the course of reviewing a standard operating procedure, I came across the subheading: " Receival, Costing and Charging of Work ". I immediately began to doubt whether the …
What's the difference between "to confirm" and "to verify"?
Nov 28, 2010 · It would be correct to say either. I would say in this instance that verify may suggest, very slightly, that the speaker doubts or mistrusts the contention, and that confirm may carry a slight …
List of expertise levels from beginner to expert [closed]
I would like to create a list of terms, from beginner to expert, using as many terms as possible which represent different levels of expertise. I have constructed by myself: Newbie Novice Rookie
What do you call a daughter with the same name as her mother?
Apr 25, 2013 · What do you call a daughter with the same name as her mother? Is there a female equivalent for 'junior' in the english language?
Was the word that is now considered a slur against Japanese people …
Jul 12, 2020 · According to Japan Talk, the term Jap was not offensive before the World War II, to quote: Q: Is the word Jap considered derogatory? Yes, this phrase is widely considered a racial slur. Much …
Word for Negatively Surprising - English Language & Usage Stack …
Sep 20, 2015 · I'm searching for a word representing "Negatively surprising", or "Negatively amused" in an appropriate form. Example: Someone who proclaims he aims to do things in the right way has …
Where did the word 'golliwog' come from? - English Language
Jun 28, 2013 · I am aware that the term is considered offensive. And I know that it refers to soft faced black dolls. But before that character was introduced, did 'golliwog' have meaning? I mean was it …