This is so strange. Nonplussed is synonymous to perplexed and unimpressed. What the heck? English, you got to love it! Actually, the “you think you mean” column is an acceptable use of the world. The problem with Grammar Nazis is their failure to accept change. Language is evolving. Enormity my refer to an immoral act or evil but it also can mean just large… get over it.

This is so strange. Nonplussed is synonymous to perplexed and unimpressed. What the heck? English, you got to love it!

Actually, the “you think you mean” column is an acceptable use of the world. The problem with Grammar Nazis is their failure to accept change. Language is evolving. Enormity my refer to an immoral act or evil but it also can mean just large… get over it.

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