Roger Hawcroft
Aug 15, 2024

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Yes but tenacious is not adamantine. This highlights a problem common when lists of 'related' words are given. They are not necessarily synonyms and often related only by reference to a very general category of characteristic which ignores nuance and can lead to quite inappropriate use.

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Roger Hawcroft
Roger Hawcroft

Written by Roger Hawcroft

Expat Tyke in Australia. Dismayed & depressed at World conflict/poverty/disadvantage/hatred. Buoyed by music, art, literature, nature, animals & birds.

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