Vocabulary

There’s a perfect word for every situation, and here’s where you’ll build your lexicon from loanwords to Americanisms.

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What’s the Difference Between “Pallet,” “Palette,” and “Palate”?

Though the words “pallet,” “palette,” and “palate” sound very similar, they couldn’t be more different in their individual meanings. Think of identical twins with vastly different personalities — they may look the same, but while one listens to pop music and eats sushi every night, the other prefers classical music

and Italian. But let’s go back to the linguistic topic at hand — while it may be hard to tell these words apart by ear, each has a unique definition, and once you learn the differences between them, you’ll be able to distinguish them with ease the next time you...

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