Jan
27
Schadenfreude
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It’s a fun word to speak, and of course, it is the emotion that we all enjoy and all deny (the pleasure we take in the misfortune of another person).
Bill Heikkila
Atlanta GA
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Jan
27
Deus Ex Machina
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I love this phrase (sorry its not a single word, but they don’t work alone). Deus Ex Machina is ‘God from the machine’ in Latin, and it describes a contrived situation. Its less the words that are so perfect, and more the idea behind them - of a Greek god rolling from behind a mechanical cloud to miraculously solve some aspect of Greek drama.
Sally
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Jan
27
Cleave
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Depending on usage, it has two diametrically opposing definitions. To make or accomplish by or as if by cutting: cleave a path through the ice or to adhere, cling, or stick fast; to be faithful: cleave to one’s principles.
Cynthia Eldredge
Longwood, FL
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Jan
27
Antediluvian
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I love this word! I was brought up in England and it was used frequently — to mean ancient, decrepit, really old. Often in a derisory manner. I use it now in the US and have to explain — literally “before the flood” (think Noah), and then people go wow — of course, what a great word.
Anthony J. Munns
St. Louis, Missouri
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Jan
27
Adore
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To regard with the utmost esteem, love, and
respect; honor.
I love this word, mainly because it looks good when written, is sweet sounding, has a meaning greater than love, and is also much less overused than the word ‘love’. Hearing someone say ‘I adore you’ is actually nicer, for me, than hearing someone say ‘I love you’… Keeping in mind that nothing can really replace those three words.
Also, it was the title of one of The Smashing Pumpkins albums, I guess they like it as much as I do.
Neren
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Jan
27
Inconsequential
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Because it uses all the vowels , rolls off my tongue and means what seems to be so much of what I hear and see on TV and adulation (there’s another goodie) of things and people i find, well uhh “inconsequential.”
Claire
Portland,OR
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Jan
27
Plethora
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It means so much to so many, but seems to have suffered from disuse. Kids of all ages can say it with ease and sound really smart. I recently made a new friend who uses the word to describe a plethora of situations. New friend; same old word.
Gordon Hamilton
Texas
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Jan
27
Pearl
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The word “pearl” sounds beautiful, sensuous, mysterious and colourful just like pearls actually are, considering they are made from an irritating speck of sand!
Elaine
Alberta, Canada
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Jan
27
Lovingkindness
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I like this word because that is how we are to treat each other, with God’s lovingkindness. I always smile when I see this word!
Marjorie
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Jan
27
Moist
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Best word ever … uses every part of the mouth.
Luke
Reno
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