> Awhile ago I begand compiling a list of outdated words which not only did not
> CORRESPOND to our day to day life, but perhaps were detrimental, or ENTROPIC.
> At the very least undermining advancment.
>
> One good example is the use of SUNRISE, and SUNSET>
Bacause it is really the Earth that turns? Better words would be
dawn and dusk.
> Anyone have any good ones to add to this lexicon of loser linguistics?
Teacher - student (they imply a one way transmission of knowledge)
Patient (why be patient when you are a patient? :-)
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