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Here is an excellent chart for proofreading text.

http://www.someecards.com/life/workplac ... d-of-very/

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Captivating! :P

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Luke wrote:

Captivating! :P

Mesmerizing!

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entrancing :)

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Luke wrote:

entrancing :)

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Elizabeth Montgomery. :wink:

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I know I way overdo the use of very. Sometimes it does fit right ; other times one of these substitutes would assuredly add spice to one's sentence.

Samantha.

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