Word: ak
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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...Davis guarantees success with this method, since people treasure these little accolades. (Accolades is not in the book, but if you ever care to use it, it's pronounced ak-oh-laids.) He also contributes an annecdote: "For example, a middle-aged woman proudly recalled that a high school boy friend had called her ravishing." What a middle-aged woman is doing with a high school boy friend anyway Mr. Davis seems willing to leave to N. V. Peale. But the principle is sound and if you should want to compliment a young lady, he is full of tips...