REDUNDANT WORDS (PLEONASMS) I
Credit: LA Times Crossword
January 18, 2012
Jeff Stillman (#1-4)

A pleonasm is the use of more words than necessary for clear expression, as in "burning fire." Such expressions are often called redundant or tautological. Can you think of a word to precede each word below to change it into a common pleonasm?

1. PROXIMITY
2. WARNING
3. ROUTINE
4. ESTIMATE
5. ENOUGH
6. FAVORITE
7. PATTERN

Answers:

1. Close proximity
2. Advance warning
3. Regular routine
4. Rough estimate
5. Plenty enough
6. Most favorite
7. Repeating pattern