The incorrigible Abhinabha (to Niriha)

Dear Niriha,

Although I deeply appreciate your concerns for my English skills, I
fortunately or unfortunately must inform you that you are sadly
mistaken about my two mistakes.

According to the Concise Oxford Dictionary (9th edition) the
word "limpid" means the following:

1. (of water, eyes, etc.) clear, transparent
2. (of writing) clear and easily comprehended

"Limpid" has nothing to do with being limp or limping.

According to the same dictionary "unpretending" is a very valid
word, meaning "unpretentious". The two words are synonyms.

Although it is true that the previous months have seen little of my
presence on this forum - for which I am truly sorry, but the days
are too short, too short - I've still read enough Sri Aurobindo to
know a few really expensive words!

No hard feelings whatsoever.

Best wishes,

Abhinabha
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