PACER - Answers1. Proofreaders. A pilcrow is that funny little mark that means “Start a new paragraph here.” The word comes form Middle English pilcraft, roughly the same as paragraph.2. On your shoelace. An aglet (equiv. to Old French aiguille, needle) is the metal or plastic sheath at the end of a shoelace (or similar tying device). 3. A conundrum is a mystery, puzzle, or riddle. Gollum tried hard to figure out the answer to the conundrum Bilbo posed to him. 4. Rub it on your face. Emollient (from Latin molli, soft) means softening or soothing. The word can be used as an adjective or noun. 5. On a coffee-bean bag. Robusta (feminine of Latin robustus, strong) is the name of a coffee plant, or its beans (which are of lower quality than arabica beans). |
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