Gruntled is an actual English word meaning pleased or satisfied. It sounds odd today because disgruntled became much more common.
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Appraise vs. apprise: what is the difference?
Appraise means assess value or quality. Apprise means inform or notify. Learn the difference with simple examples you can remember.
The origin of “turn a blind eye”
“Turn a blind eye” means to ignore something deliberately. It is commonly linked to Admiral Nelson and a famous naval story.
Why the word barbecue comes from the Caribbean
The word barbecue began in the Caribbean, from Taíno barbacoa, then moved through Spanish into English with a new spelling.
Why set has such a long dictionary entry
“Set” can be a verb, noun, and adjective, so dictionaries give it a very long entry with many related meanings and examples.