Not as in Mark Twain, though that does give it a big plus. It means two things that are a pair or that are similar. Chances to use it don’t exactly come up often, but I love letting it slip.

Jesse Utah

Sounds amusing and sorta supercilious to use it. On a Seinfeld episode, George’s father used it to describe Elaine. Funny. Interesting etymology.

George Bailey

It is just an all-around great word I use to describe how good something is. it can be used in lieu of more commonplace words like “fantastic,” “fabulous” or “amazing.”

Using atypical words in your vocabulary is stellar.

Holly NYC, NY

It means to separate parts or pieces; break. It’s such a forceful word and always conjures up images of glorious destruction, like “the ground was split asunder beneath his feet.”

James

I like commiserate because it sings out to those who miserate alone. By having others or even one other to commiserate, one doesn’t feel nearly as lonely.

Anita Ibison OK

I love the image it brings to mind. The laughter of your favorite super-villain as he’s about to send the hero through a swamp full of man-eating fish. The look your mildly sadistic teacher gets when she says the words “pop quiz.” That attitude Nascar fans get when talking about their favorite driver, or [...]