Cleave, v. To split apart; or, to stick to something.

Inflammable, adj. Flammable.

Yeah, the point isn't really all the possible definitions, but rather the specific ways in which those words are constantly being mixed up by people online.

On the subject of splitting hairs, the verb form that you highlight is used mostly in a formal context: 'brought about' or 'caused to happen' 'as a result'.


Egregious (adj): Outstandingly bad

Only English could have a word that means two opposites ! :)

I see what you did there ;-)

Well, here is one I learn recently

banner (n.) Irish term for a policewoman.

But how is this relevant in here -> The Banner Saga?

although:

1. Regardless of the fact that; even though: Although the room is big, it won't hold all that furniture.

2. But; however: He says he has a dog, although I've never seen it.

Procrastination

To put off doing something, especially out of habitual carelessness or laziness.
To postpone or delay needlessly.

Which is what I'm doing on gog and now I've opened up a handful of articles on the very subject of time wasting.

A phrase I enjoy using (but rarely get cause to) is "callipygian pulchritude".

Callipygian:
adjective
rare
adjective: callipygian; adjective: callipygean
having well-shaped buttocks

Pulchritude:
noun
literary
noun: pulchritude
beauty.

So remember when you're about your daily tasks to take a moment and stop to appreciate any callipygian pulchritude you may come across.

Bombastic (adj): Being high-sounding but with little meaning.

Blathering (vb): Long-winded without making sense.

Raze - 1. to tear down, demolish, level to the ground

Raise - 1. to move to a higher position, lift up, elevate

Faze - 1. to cause to be disturbed or disconcerted, daunt

Phase - 2. a stage in a process of change or development (among others)

Arc - a curved line, segment of a circle (also, story arc, a plotline followed through multiple episodes)

Arch - an architectural feature, utilisng an arc.

I take it you are not a fan of callipygian pulchritude :D. Perhaps then you would make use of the opportunity to check dat ass.

It's all...

bollocks (n): nonsense; rubbish

Unless of course it's The Dog's Bollocks.