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The Instant Intellectual is a dictionary focused on the English language, compiling terms and phrasesβ€”including foreign words and phrasesβ€”alongside eponymous expressions. It serves as a resource for learners and enthusiasts of vocabulary and linguistic nuances.
First publish date: 1998
Genre: Education & Language/Language Learning
Authors: Norah Vincent
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