What are some good words you like to use?

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The discussion revolves around the enjoyment and significance of using interesting or unique words. Participants share their favorite words, expressing a preference for polysyllabic and descriptive terms. One user humorously recounts a fictional past as a commando who could "kill with a word," emphasizing the power of language. The conversation touches on the challenges of using certain elaborate words in formal settings, with examples like "supercalifragilisticexpialidocious" and "preposterous" highlighted as favorites. There's also a mention of the importance of context in word choice, with a recommendation for Merriam-Webster as a resource for exploring word history and etymology. The discussion playfully critiques the simplicity of some inquiries about word preferences, suggesting a deeper appreciation for language.
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what are some good words you like to use?
 
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What are "come good words"?
 
Some good words I use:
I
is
and
a
 
Made a typo. this thread is going to die
 
Why? Is it my fault?
 
Back in one of my past lives, I was a member of a specially trained commando group, all cold blooded killers who would kill with a word.

And how did they give us this word, you might ask, since it would seem that the word would surely kill us as well?

They had to give us half the word at a time and, even then, it hurt like hell.

Obviously, it would be recklessly reckless to give out more than half of the first letter of the word - "U"
 
BobG said:
Back in one of my past lives, I was a member of a specially trained commando group, all cold blooded killers who would kill with a word.

And how did they give us this word, you might ask, since it would seem that the word would surely kill us as well?

They had to give us half the word at a time and, even then, it hurt like hell.

Obviously, it would be recklessly reckless to give out more than half of the first letter of the word - "U"
I often feel that when people come here and post things like "what are come good words you like to use?" they are employing a similar neuro-linguistic weapon in the attempt to assassinate American students of physics. It's painful to read, at least.
 
BobG said:
Back in one of my past lives, I was a member of a specially trained commando group, all cold blooded killers who would kill with a word.

And how did they give us this word, you might ask, since it would seem that the word would surely kill us as well?

They had to give us half the word at a time and, even then, it hurt like hell.

Obviously, it would be recklessly reckless to give out more than half of the first letter of the word - "U"
:smile:

How does one give out half of a letter?

A word? How about - Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious ! :biggrin:

I try to use it whenever possible, but I haven't found a technical journal that would accept it.
 
o...forget it... I guess not many people share my interest.
 
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I like to use preposterous. And philistine. There is nothing better than calling someone a philistine.
 
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kant said:
o...forget it... I guess not many people share my interest.
Please don't give up. We were only teasing. :redface:

Anyway, is one interested in polysyllabic words, descriptive words, archaic words, or technical words (e.g. jargon).

A good resource for words is Merriam-Webster's http://www.merriamwebster.com/cgi-bin/wodcalendar.pl , which discusses history or etymology of words used in English.

etymology should not be confused with
etiology or entomology.

My use of words depends on context and I try to find the most accurate or appropriately descriptive word according to the situation.
 
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Cornucupiscent-in the process of growing horns, in addition to having lascivious sub-associations.
 
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Can't use 'em here.
 
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