Versed
Does this sentence make sense:
"I am not versed in Law."
Note: By this, I mean I'm not literate in Law.
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That is good English, but "versed" is a bit literary and high-register, especially an unqualified "versed". It normally takes a sort of helper adverb, like "well versed" or "thoroughly versed". Standing alone the way you have it, your average Joe might think it was a mistake.
- That is good English, but "versed" is a bit literary and high-register, especially an unqualified "versed".
- It normally takes a sort of helper adverb, like "well versed" or "thoroughly versed".
- Standing alone the way you have it, your average Joe might think it was a mistake.
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That is good English, but "versed" is a bit literary and high-register, especially an unqualified "versed". It normally takes a sort of helper adverb, like "well versed" or "thoroughly versed". Standing alone the way you have it, your average Joe might think it was a mistake.
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