May
9
Ostensible
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It means “apparent, on the surface”, and it implies that what claims to be the case really isn’t so. I love it because it allows me to avoid the cliched “to the naked eye” and “at first glance”.
Nathan
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May
9
Ubiquitious
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Existing or being everywhere at the same time; constantly encountered; widespread.
During my career I used this word in the cover letter of my resume to describe my employment accomplishments. More times than not, potential employers admitted that they had to look up the word’s meaning. Amusing. To me, the word has a nice flow to it. A busy word with a busy meaning.
Barbara
The Villages, FL
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May
9
Pneumoniultramicroscopo….
Filed Under P | 4 Comments
Many words claim to be the longest in the English language, but none of the others have 43 letters. Meaning? Why, does it need one? Apparently, pneumoniultramicroscoposilicovolcanicinosis is a rare lung condition caused by inhalation of silicon particles from volcanic ash. Better to say it than to have it…
Adam Bucky
Alexandria, VA
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May
9
Iota is all vowels with one measly consonant. And you can insert it into “My Sharona” by The Knack… “muh-muh-muh myyyy iota.”
Brittany
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May
9
Sexagenarian
Filed Under S | 2 Comments
For a word that means ‘person over sixty’, it’s totally SEXY. ‘Hi, I’m a sexagenarian.’ It feels like the person just generates sex (or sex appeal). More power to the seniors! 
Sophie
Melbourne, Australia
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May
9
Flautist
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It’s rather flamboyant sounding, and conjures up images of a rather foppish flute player with lace cuffs and white stockings. And a curly wig. It’s also quite beautiful.
HazzaH
New Zealand
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