GENDERED WORDS

Although the marked word or phrase may be acceptable in some situations, consider the suggestion that includes both men and women. • Instead of: They designed the cooking class for housewives. • Consider: They designed the cooking class for homemakers. • Instead of: Have you seen the stewardess? • Consider: Have you seen the flight attendant? • Or consider: Have you seen the steward? consider using gender-neutral language Gendered language may be perceived as excluding, dismissive, or stereotyping. consider using gender-inclusive language. blonde brunette heroine comedienne coed equestrienne housemaid forefather foremother landlord landlady schoolmarm suffragette housewife chambermaid aviatrix executrix testatrix actress benefactress enchantress heiress hostess huntress patroness poetess sculptress seamstress shepherdess sorceress waitress stewardess bellboy busboy newsboy schoolboy schoolgirl stable boy salesgirl anchorman anchorwoman businessman businesswoman cameraman caveman chairman chairwoman committeeman committeewoman congressman congresswoman councilman councilwoman countryman countrywoman craftsman crewman doorman draftsman fireman fisherman foreman freshman gentleman gentlewoman handyman horseman horsewoman kinsman kinswoman lawman layman longshoreman madman madwoman mailman mankind man-made manpower marksman middleman newsman patrolman policeman policewoman postman pressman repairman salesman saleswoman serviceman spokesman spokeswoman statesman stateswoman watchman workman

IRREGULAR VERBS

bet, bid, cut, fit, hit, let, put, set, wed, wet. cast, cost, hurt, knit, quit, read, slit, shed, shut, buy, dig, do, go, eat, fly, get, lay, lie, pay, run, say, see, sit, win, have, know, bear, beat, bend, bind, bite, blow, come, hold, deal, draw, fall, feed, feel, find, give, grow, hang, hear, hide, keep, lead, lend, lose, make, mean, meet, ride, ring, rise, seek, sell, send, sing, sink, spin, spit, take, tear, tell, wake, wear, wind, think, break, speak, write,

WORD CHUNKS 5

express skepticism flesh out the details muddle the issue broaden one's future goals leave a murky picture wake up to the shock of loom in the background of hasten an end to something seek assurances from make scattered efforts to search for stoke division stoke fears drive home the importance of hit a roadblock resolve the impasse shed one's wariness strain credulity let out a primal cry try a number of ventures shed one's flaky skin stir a wave of shock and anger hit the trifecta hold out the hope of redemption bolt shut step into the breach justify one's anger flout the rule of law chill the atmosphere draw a sharp protest from rattle financial markets echo the views of crystallize an unavoidable truth nurture one's relationship develop and maintain bonds with friends and family have myriad benefits guard from the inevitable obligations and distractions magnify differences conduct pathbreaking research sell out someone in exchange for one's freedom calm jitters launch a flotilla of news stories broaden access to view something through the prism of eke more life out of something tighten one's hold mount an intervention stamp out corruption remedy the problem dovetail one's career and family commitments give something/ someone a morale boost set off a cascading effect stoke the ire of someone forgo tradition waive one's right infringe the rights of the spigot has been turned back on erase one's past ape someone's style dig in on one's demand resolve the stalemate hatch a compromise pry a bit more information out of someone step up one's effort seek medical attention stiff-arm drag on indefinitely weasel out of telegraph strength, decisiveness and certitude pin the blame on peddle a plan land right on someone's /something's doorstep deaden one's capacity to show concern grow frosty fatten the bank accounts of sprinkle one's speech with something subvert a justice system protect from the predations of powerful criminals dispel concerns work out the kinks iron out some kinks stall dialogue resoundingly reject embrace one's role as mediator break national cohesion build rapport with someone lay a wreath at someone have cascading effects be stuck in limbo skirt accountability circumvent the law occupy a unique niche spawn creativity downplay the seriousness of the issue embrace the opportunity wring some concessions out of fray Indonesian diplomacy with Moscow resist one's efforts at prodding one to maintain cordial ties with add momentum to something add urgency to the situation ignite protests narrow the (economic) chasm between violate a norm of control something's purse challenge the bedrock principle scuttle the plans lay out measures to address the problem give nutshell answers paper over one's differences squander an opportunity sink (further) into (someone's) cesspool firm up a conclusion stoke animosity hammer out the details wax nostalgic hive off a deal smack of rank hypocrisy feel a tinge of sorrow find telling differences leave long-lasting imprints on grow polemical engage in a bitter feud be far shy of dozens of hours stifle dissent brush off the dispute echo the sentiment seek a scapegoat (to blame) buck the trend sooth countless frayed nerves trust-building measure like finding the end of pi crippling social anxiety overarching themes fare evasion fine-grained distinctions mind numbingly complex wry laugh pressing problem a flicker of joy unruly sandbox a letter dripping with sarcasm widening inequality acute energy shortfall bedrock principle stark reversal phrases: flaky friends suck. save for some exceptions the sooner you learn, the better off you'll be rife with tedium Every spare moment is to be optimized, maximized, driven toward a goal. ample possibility clerical error students were no longer vessels to be filled with knowledge. long-smoldering tension deeply polarizing issue ekdam stiffer sentence

CHUNKS 4

bruising contest
fade into the tapestry of
harbor sympathy
be whipsawed by
be harder to peg politically
raise a flap of angry denials
squelch rising prices
compounding the fear in
fan fears of
climb out of its hole

bend the logic of

hurt someone's pocketbooks

step out of one's silo

reserve the right to

discharge one's duties

rebuff someone's efforts

slow walk the issue

quell one's distress

mark a stunning reversal

oust someone from one's perch
cast the future fortunes of something in doubt
spur outrage
fend off a coup
draw applause and cheers
stall progress
stiffen its border enforcement and efforts
ride out the crisis
prove no easy job
take an ax to

kick off a spectacle
try one's hardest
add to something's /someone's woes
be buffeted by scandal
couldn't have come at a worse time for someone/ something
gird someone/something against attacks
preempt attacks
plunge someone into new turmoil
mount a defiant and tearful defense
cast aspersions on

deliver a blistering encore
come under strain
ramp up the trade dispute
push back against pressure
stoke hopes
take on the herculean task
avoid a cliff edge
scuttle a deal
finesse one's position
agree to fuzzy language
play out against the backdrop of

wonder aloud
spare someone the indignity of
fulfill a long-held dream
someone's hope is fading with each passing day
broaden the theme
showcase divisions
land with a thud on
put a price tag on
the economy sputtered
rebuff someone's efforts

close the ugly chapter in one's relations
go off without a hitch
cover up the blemishes of
expand efforts
cap a bitter contest
prove to be one's undoing
echo someone's complaints
serve unmistakable notice
broaden one's appeal
loosen one's grip

come away with a marquee victory
restore and uphold the rule of law
duck questions
mount a comeback
shatter the status quo
expand one's base
burnish one's reputation
unlock one's potential
engage in a harsh crackdown on
have a chilling effect

plunge the economy into a new slump
hash out one's idea
sift the merits
strain the resources of something
float the possibility of
float an idea
denounce the notion of
mount a scathing attack on someone's character
strike at several pillars of one's society
quell the outrage
set a high bar for

remain deaf to one's concerns
risk one's all
drive a stake through
undermine one's credibility
be/provide fodder for someone/questions
douse someone's anger
ease the regulations
seed dynamism
make up the shortfall
take a certain amount of ribbing from
take a ribbing from
pen a book

economic meltdown
spill into public view
provide grist for
slow-walk
stark reminder
slate of directors
culture of toxicity
saturation coverage
eroding freedom
widening diplomatic dispute
the latest salvo
attrition rate
escalating tensions
precipitous downfall 
precipitous fall
sobering indicator
in its beginning stages
freighted questions
whipsaw events
not uncommon
fuzzy language
hard-edge strategy
palatable alternative
small-dollar contributions
marquee victory
prominent scalp
asterisk-worthy
foreseeable opportunity
unforeseen consequences
economic jitters
hollow deal
stubbornly high unemployment rate