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  1. In English, what's the difference between "squabble" and "wrangle"?

    How do native speakers differentiate those two in their usage?

    From an English learner in Japan.
    Thanks for your help in advance !!!
  2. In English, what's the difference between "magistrate" and "judge" in daily...

    ...conversation? One of the dictionary says:
    A magistrate is a judicial officer; in ancient Rome, the word magistratus denoted
    one of the highest government officers with judicial and executive...
  3. In English, are there any difference between "edict" and "decree"?

    I checked several dictionary, but couldn't find clear difference...exactly same?
  4. In English, how does the word "squabble" differ from other synonyms like;

    spat, hassle, scrimmage or scuffle? Which one is the most popularly used, and which one is almost never used, if any?
    Thanks for your help in advance !!!
  5. In English, in what occasions is "shenanigans" used?

    My dictionary says --> "secret or dishonest activities, usually of
    a complicated and amusing or interesting type".
    How is it differ from "con" or "fraud"? Is it used popularly?
  6. In English, tell me the differece - conspicuous, outstanding & obtrusive? Any...

    ...other quite similar words? I think I have rough images for those, but would like to know how they're used differently in real life conversation.
  7. In English, tell me the differece - conspicuous, outstanding & obtrusive? Any...

    ...other quite similar words? I think I have rough images for those, but would like to know how they're used differently in real life conversation.
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