As we age, we tend to use the same vocabulary choices over and over, and, if what I surmise is correct, even those with normal mental capabilities do not continue to develop their vocabulary into and through their adult years. Of course, one learns the vocabulary which is necessary to one’s vocation…but what do we do about increasing our baseline of word usage other than that?
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