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Tuesday, November 15, 2011

68. Anodyne


From, “At Last, a Small Chevy That Makes Some Waves,” by Sam Smith, 11/11/11, The New York Times:

“For 2012, the Sonic replaces the Aveo, albeit at a base price ($14,495) some $1,800 higher. The Sonic is sold in other markets as an Aveo, but it is far from anodyne.”

Without knowing the Aveo, can you guess some reasons why the writer would describe it as inoffensive?

Anodyne: analgesic
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