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Fancy filler words

"Delve into the vibrant tapestry" sounds smart but says nothing.

Filler words are fancy words that take up space without adding a fact. Delve. Tapestry. Realm. "In today’s fast-paced world."

Computers that write text love these words because they sound important. People who want to sound smart use them too.

The test is easy. Cross out the fancy words. If nothing is left, there was nothing there.

Spot it

“In today’s fast-paced world, it is crucial to delve into the vibrant tapestry of healthy snacks.”

Cross out the filler and you get: "healthy snacks." That is a topic, not a fact.

Detective move

Play "cross it out." Remove every fancy word and see if a real fact is still standing.