What NOT to write in your essays . . .

I solemnly swear I will not use these words or phrases in my formal writing:

• I think . . .
• I believe . . .
  
• I feel . . .
• I know . . .
• My opinion is . . .
  
• In conclusion . . .
  
• good
  
• bad
• stupid
• dumb
• b/c; w/o
• They talk about . . .

Today's vocab word: juxtapose (v.) When my brother and I juxtapose ourselves, you can see how much taller he is than I.