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Mar 2024
3m 10s

Ponderous

Danny Ballan
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Enhance your vocabulary! Learn the nuanced meanings of "ponderous" and how to use it effectively in your writing and speech. Find the full transcript of this episode and learn more about it on https://englishpluspodcast.com/the-weight-of-words-understanding-and-using-ponderous/ Unlock a world of knowledge and exclusive content. Become a premium member on Patreon.
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