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ITT: Puff Words and What to Use Instead Anonymous Tue Nov 2 21:59:07 2021 No.19334039 [View]
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Looking to simplify my language a la David Foster Wallace/Ernest Hemmingway. Please help me out. What are some common puff words to avoid?

> "Before" instead of "prior to"
> "Use" instead of "utilise"
> "Person" instead of "individual"
> "Now" instead of "at this time"

> DFW on puff words
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_sQrxAorDo

Thank you.

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