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impudent vs impertinent



 
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impudent vs impertinent #1 (permalink) Mon May 07, 2007 19:53 pm   impudent vs impertinent
 

Hi !

Could you tell me the difference between impudent and impertinent?
Where would you use the first or the second?
Examples would be very appreciated

Thanks !:)
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impudent vs impertinent #2 (permalink) Mon May 07, 2007 22:16 pm   impudent vs impertinent
 

The two are synonymous, LS. Have a look at these dictionary definitions:

impertinent

impudent
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