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I am an unabashed\u00a0logophile<\/em>\u00a0(n. \u2013 lover of words). The English language is a tough one to master even for those of us who have been using it our whole life. For some this is merely frustrating. For others her idiosyncrasies\u00a0make English fascinating and\u00a0multifarious<\/em>\u00a0(adj. \u2013 \u2018to having many parts; diverse and varied\u2019). And yet the typical person in our culture uses only a\u00a0scintilla<\/em>\u00a0(n. \u2013\u00a0a small fraction; a minute particle or trace) of this\u00a0resplendent<\/em>\u00a0(adj. \u2013 gleaming, splendid, shining), language. We might try and church it up every now and then, trying to find a synonym at thesaurus.com, but wouldn\u2019t it be fun to replace our\u00a0palaver<\/em>\u00a0(n. \u2013 empty talk, babble, chatter), with a more\u00a0erudite<\/em>\u00a0(adj. \u2013 characterized by great knowledge, learned or scholarly), vocabulary?<\/p>\n

So here are ten great words you should know and use. Chances are you have some of them in your regular rotation, but there might be something here you can use.<\/p>\n

Heuristic<\/span> \u2013 using experience to learn and improve. (I watch The Daily Show<\/em> for heuristic reasons, as well as entertainment.)<\/p>\n

Metonymy<\/span> \u2013 using one name in order to refer to something else that is related. (\u201cThe White House\u201d is a convenient metonymy which keeps reporters from having to say \u201cPresident Obama, his aids, and advisers.\u201d)<\/p>\n

Bunkum<\/span> \u2013 foolish or untrue words or ideas. (The Tea Party bunkum has not caught on with all Republicans.)<\/p>\n

Largesse<\/span> \u2013 a generous gift. (Thanks boss. Because of this largesse, I can quit this job and go back to college.)<\/p>\n

Blatherskite<\/span> \u2013 nonsense or blather. (The Tea Party blatherskite has not caught on with all Republicans.)<\/p>\n

Factotum<\/span> \u2013 a person having many diverse responsibilities; servant. (Our neighborhood factotum moved away, so I had to call a plumber.)<\/p>\n

Sangfroid<\/span> \u2013 imperturbability, self-possession under strain. (Showing great sangfroid and the touch of a master tactician, my son just sank my battleship.)<\/p>\n

Meretricious<\/span> \u2013 of or relating to prostitution; tawdry; falsely attractive. (The meretricious campaign promises were not enough to sway the vote.)<\/p>\n

Etiolate<\/span> \u2013 to make pale or feeble; deprive of vigor. (My poor etiolated lawn needs some water.)<\/p>\n

Orgulous<\/span> \u2013 proud or haughty. (The orgulous Jabba the Hutt was done in by Princess Leia\u2019s choke-hold.)<\/p>\n

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Ten Great Words \u2013 Part 01<\/a><\/p>\n

Ten Great Words \u2013 Part 02<\/a><\/p>\n

Ten Great Words \u2013 Part 03<\/a><\/p>\n

Ten Great Words \u2013 Part 04<\/a><\/p>\n

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