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Follow the principles below to write sentences that are clear, to the point, and easier to read.

Avoid unnecessarily inflated words

While a large vocabulary is useful, you should try to avoid using inflated diction if a simpler phrase works equally well.

Examples
Instead of . . .
Use . . .
cognizant of

aware of, knows
facilitate

help
impact on
 affect
implement start, create, carry out, begin
subsequent to after
utilize use

 

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