Here’s (at least) one interesting way station each of these common words made on its journey to the present day, whether it’s an analysis of the Latin roots, a hypothesis about a proto-Indo-European origin, or a pivotal change in meaning.

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No, Florida is not number one. (But it's close.)
Start slipping these terms into conversation and watch as your friends bally about how great talking to you is.