Jan
24
Apostrophe
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It is everything that is most delicious about Greek-derived words: polysyllabic and lilting. We put the accent in a different place than the Greeks did, and the result is something that falls back from that strong second syllable, almost as if it looks over its shoulder alluringly at us, recalling the “turning away” that is at the word’s etymological root. It is a lovely word to say; if common sense didn’t interfere, I would be in very great danger of naming a daughter Apostrophe some day.
Cassandra
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Jan
24
Agape
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Pronounced ah-gah-pey, this is a Greek word for love that means brotherly love for another without any sexual implications. I have always liked how this word flows from my mouth as I say it. Knowing the meaning of the word also makes it my favorite word. My dad is a Christian minister and carpenter. He always stressed to me that this kind of love is the most important kind of love there is, for this kind of love will cause one to lay down one’s life for another. To think, if everyone practiced this kind of love, an unconditional and automatic feeling, toward everyone then the whole world could unite in a loving brotherhood. The world would then be a truly peaceful place.
Marie Preston
Cadillac, MI
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Jan
24
Cryptozoologist
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Are you kidding? What isn’t cool about this word? It sounds like the stuff of science fiction, and, well, it is. Your job is to look for Bigfoot and other mythical creatures. Just imagine for a moment that you’re at a party and you introduce yourself as Jeff the cryptozoologist.
Rocko
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Jan
24
Per se
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It’s the perfect word for emphasizing a point, makes you sound intelligent, and rolls off the tongue dramatically.
Rocko
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Jan
24
Butyraceous
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It popped up during an episode of Psych I was watching with friends. The moment they said the definition we just looked at each other and laughed. Who knew there was a word for having the qualities of butter?
Orangeheart
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Jan
24
Weltanschauung
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It’s German for “a comprehensive conception or image of the universe and of humanity’s relation to it.” I love the word for many reasons:
1. Two letter “u”s. It looks AND sounds cool!
2. I really like the concept, and I think that it’s what a lot of people spend their lives searching for. I do, at least.
3. I like that German has a single specific word for this concept, and I wish that English had it’s own as well, one more descriptive and less hyphenated than “world-view”.
James
Seattle
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Jan
24
Voluptuous
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The word itself is soft and velvety on the tongue, like a flower blooming in the palate; one grasps instantly the resonating pleasure it allows for the senses, as well as for the mind.
Kate
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Jan
24
Pontificate
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“To express opinions or judgments in a dogmatic way.” Pretty much, it means to say things in such a way as though you know what you’re talking about. “Pontificate”– helping you become more pretentious, even as you simply say the word.
Kate
Asheville, North Carolina
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Jan
24
Otolaryngologist
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It is just an overall fun word to say. I mean say it oto- laren- gola-gist. it just flows it means ear, nose and throat doctor, yet it is an amazingly fun word to say!
Samantha Neal
New Mexico
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Jan
24
Furikake
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“Furry-cock-ee” is a delicious Japanese condiment made of sesame seeds, dried seaweed, and salt. Typically sold in Asian markets and used for seasoning salt, it’s also great on baked potatoes, vegetables, chex mix… whatever you like! And it’s fun getting to serve AND say Furikake French Fries!
Erin
Philadelphia
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