Sunday, October 2, 2011

"Exasperated"

    The major research institution just up the road is now running a promo featuring the track and field coach talking about a hiking/running event to raise awareness of the importance of hydration. A voiceover guy comes on to tell us about all the awful things that can happen to you when you're dehydrated, remarking that various conditions can be "exasperated" by dehydration.
    Kids: the word you're looking for? "Exacerbate." Proofreading can be good for you.

2 comments:

  1. I have frequently felt exasperated when I've been dehydrated!!

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  2. But did the dehydration exasperate your exacerbation?

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