diff --git a/info/list.t b/info/list.t
index cc7179a2..cc3447d9 100644
--- a/info/list.t
+++ b/info/list.t
@@ -15,8 +15,8 @@ which generates a brief summary of each command.
 Initial number is cost in B.T.U. units.
 Next 2 chars (if present) are:
 $ - must be non-broke	c -- must have capital
-Args in [brackets] are optional.
-All-caps args in <angle brackets> have the following meanings:
+Arguments in [brackets] are optional.
+All-caps arguments in <angle brackets> have the following meanings:
   <NUM> :: a number in unspecified units
   <COMM> :: a commodity such as `food', `guns', etc
   <TYPE> :: an item type such as `ship', `plane', etc
diff --git a/src/lib/commands/vers.c b/src/lib/commands/vers.c
index 07d4bc11..98a76d0b 100644
--- a/src/lib/commands/vers.c
+++ b/src/lib/commands/vers.c
@@ -101,9 +101,9 @@ vers(void)
     if (rollover_avail_max)
 	pr("Up to %d avail can roll over an update.\n",
 	   rollover_avail_max);
-    pr("Happiness p.e. requires 1 happy stroller per %d civ.\n",
+    pr("Happiness p.e. requires 1 happy stroller per %d civilians.\n",
        (int)hap_cons / etu_per_update);
-    pr("Education p.e. requires 1 class of graduates per %d civ.\n",
+    pr("Education p.e. requires 1 class of graduates per %d civilians.\n",
        (int)edu_cons / etu_per_update);
     pr("Happiness is averaged over %d time units.\n", (int)hap_avg);
     pr("Education is averaged over %d time units.\n", (int)edu_avg);
diff --git a/src/lib/lwp/sel.c b/src/lib/lwp/sel.c
index a42ac035..c41cc065 100644
--- a/src/lib/lwp/sel.c
+++ b/src/lib/lwp/sel.c
@@ -99,7 +99,7 @@ lwpSleepFd(int fd, int mask, struct timeval *timeout)
 
     if (LwpMaxfd == 0 && !LwpDelayq.head) {
 	/* select process is sleeping until first waiter arrives */
-	lwpStatus(LwpCurrent, "going to resched fd %d", fd);
+	lwpStatus(LwpCurrent, "going to reschedule fd %d", fd);
 	lwpReady(LwpSelProc);
     }
     lwpStatus(LwpCurrent, "going to wait on fd %d", fd);
diff --git a/src/lib/player/empdis.c b/src/lib/player/empdis.c
index 84f990d6..3827920d 100644
--- a/src/lib/player/empdis.c
+++ b/src/lib/player/empdis.c
@@ -116,8 +116,8 @@ explain(void)
        "Initial number is cost in BTUs.\n"
        "Next 2 chars (if present) are:\n"
        "$ - must be non-broke\tc -- must have capital\n"
-       "Args in [brackets] are optional.\n"
-       "All-caps args in <angle brackets>"
+       "Arguments in [brackets] are optional.\n"
+       "All-caps arguments in <angle brackets>"
        " have the following meanings:\n"
        /* FIXME incomplete */
        "  <NUM> :: a number in unspecified units\n"
diff --git a/tests/version/journal.log b/tests/version/journal.log
index 61e90497..fbbe0544 100644
--- a/tests/version/journal.log
+++ b/tests/version/journal.log
@@ -47,8 +47,8 @@
     Play#0 output Play#0 1 1000 civilians generate $8.33, uncompensated workers $1.78 each time unit.
     Play#0 output Play#0 1 1000 active military cost $83.33, reserves cost $8.33.
     Play#0 output Play#0 1 Up to 50 avail can roll over an update.
-    Play#0 output Play#0 1 Happiness p.e. requires 1 happy stroller per 10000 civ.
-    Play#0 output Play#0 1 Education p.e. requires 1 class of graduates per 10000 civ.
+    Play#0 output Play#0 1 Happiness p.e. requires 1 happy stroller per 10000 civilians.
+    Play#0 output Play#0 1 Education p.e. requires 1 class of graduates per 10000 civilians.
     Play#0 output Play#0 1 Happiness is averaged over 48 time units.
     Play#0 output Play#0 1 Education is averaged over 192 time units.
     Play#0 output Play#0 1 The technology/research boost you get from the world is 50.00%.
@@ -2843,8 +2843,8 @@
     Play#2 output Play#2 1 1000 civilians generate $8.33, uncompensated workers $1.78 each time unit.
     Play#2 output Play#2 1 1000 active military cost $83.33, reserves cost $8.33.
     Play#2 output Play#2 1 Up to 50 avail can roll over an update.
-    Play#2 output Play#2 1 Happiness p.e. requires 1 happy stroller per 10000 civ.
-    Play#2 output Play#2 1 Education p.e. requires 1 class of graduates per 10000 civ.
+    Play#2 output Play#2 1 Happiness p.e. requires 1 happy stroller per 10000 civilians.
+    Play#2 output Play#2 1 Education p.e. requires 1 class of graduates per 10000 civilians.
     Play#2 output Play#2 1 Happiness is averaged over 48 time units.
     Play#2 output Play#2 1 Education is averaged over 192 time units.
     Play#2 output Play#2 1 The technology/research boost you get from the world is 50.00%.
@@ -2958,8 +2958,8 @@
     Play#1 output Play#1 1 1000 civilians generate $8.33, uncompensated workers $1.78 each time unit.
     Play#1 output Play#1 1 1000 active military cost $83.33, reserves cost $8.33.
     Play#1 output Play#1 1 Up to 50 avail can roll over an update.
-    Play#1 output Play#1 1 Happiness p.e. requires 1 happy stroller per 10000 civ.
-    Play#1 output Play#1 1 Education p.e. requires 1 class of graduates per 10000 civ.
+    Play#1 output Play#1 1 Happiness p.e. requires 1 happy stroller per 10000 civilians.
+    Play#1 output Play#1 1 Education p.e. requires 1 class of graduates per 10000 civilians.
     Play#1 output Play#1 1 Happiness is averaged over 48 time units.
     Play#1 output Play#1 1 Education is averaged over 192 time units.
     Play#1 output Play#1 1 The technology/research boost you get from your allies is 50.00%.