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Are the code words/catchwords nowadays properly used?

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maria balina

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code words/catchwords
« on: January 22, 2018, 05:16:25 AM »
Hi, Mr. Carillo!
Three days ago, I sent a question but it was never posted.  The question I asked was about some kind of code words/catchwords being used instead of the usual terms like:

1.  curate vs organize, set up
     Curate used to belong to the museum crowd.  Now, it's a fashionable word among events organizers, stylists and wedding coordinators.  I see it all the time on instagram.

2.  epiphany vs realization
     I feel that the word epiphany should be used for an earthshaking or more intense experience.  It's not the case nowadays.

3.  impacted vs affected
     I don't remember the word impacted being used in recent times the way it's being used now.  It was always about the wisdom tooth pushing through the gum (impacted tooth).

I'm so eager to hear your answer!  Thank you! ^^