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Flout vs. Flaunt

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The word flout, originally meaning "to show contempt," pops up in Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream. Here's a hint to help you remember the difference between flout and flaunt: You can flaunt your bikini body on the beach, but if you do so in church, you'll flout the rules. This is part of a complete episode.