# Words one can get confused

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> [@Nyvaak](#):
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> “make these numbers jive,”

Of course “jive” is also a dance, so “make these numbers dance” isn’t so bad.

> [@Is this use of 'penultimate' correct?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-use-of-penultimate-correct/841216/1):
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> It is of penultimate importance that they be developed as quickly as reasonably practicable

Reminds me of the scientist who labelled his WMD as “Ultimate Weapon Mk1”

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