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Odd or Unusual words you like, but rarely get a chance to use.
« on: January 17, 2007, 12:18:58 AM »
... or even a phrase if you want.


One of my favorite words that I wish I could use more is circumlocution or if I can "invent" a verb: circumlocute, which we do here, frequently.

There are so many ... here are a few I can think of right now.

Lascivious ... I just like to say this word. It feels good to say it.

Repugnant ... I just can't think of many words that make the sound of their meaning as well, once you get past "pop".

Steatopygia ... When you find this in the dictionary, you never forget it, because it could come in handy some day.

Facetious ... it just feels good.

Meniscus ... Another word I kept for fun of being one of very few who would use it.
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Re: Odd or Unusual words you like, but rarely get a chance to use.
« Reply #1 on: January 17, 2007, 06:18:49 AM »
Meniscus - Yes I like this one too. I once used it at work and got surprised looks.    ???

Fuzz - It feels nice to say.

Tilde - I also like how it looks! ~~~~~~~  ;D
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Re: Odd or Unusual words you like, but rarely get a chance to use.
« Reply #2 on: January 17, 2007, 09:01:38 AM »
Pulchritudinous - It sounds like it means something else.

Recalcitrant - I just love to say it ...
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Re: Odd or Unusual words you like, but rarely get a chance to use.
« Reply #3 on: January 17, 2007, 09:11:54 AM »
ob·se·qui·ous     /əbˈsikwiəs/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[uhb-see-kwee-uhs] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–adjective 1. characterized by or showing servile complaisance or deference; fawning: an obsequious bow. 
2. servilely compliant or deferential: obsequious servants. 
3. obedient; dutiful. 


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[Origin: 1375–1425; late ME < L obsequiōsus, equiv. to obsequi(um) compliance (obsequ(ī) to comply with (ob- ob- + sequī to follow) + -ium -ium) + -ōsus -ous]

—Related forms
ob·se·qui·ous·ly, adverb
ob·se·qui·ous·ness, noun


—Synonyms 1. sycophantic, flattering. 2. cringing, submissive. See servile.
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Re: Odd or Unusual words you like, but rarely get a chance to use.
« Reply #4 on: January 17, 2007, 09:40:31 AM »
microcosm.

pontificate.

supercilious
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Re: Odd or Unusual words you like, but rarely get a chance to use.
« Reply #5 on: January 17, 2007, 11:34:57 AM »
Quote from: Graelwyn on January 17, 2007, 09:40:31 AM
supercilious

that is just super silly! :green:
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Re: Odd or Unusual words you like, but rarely get a chance to use.
« Reply #6 on: January 17, 2007, 01:02:33 PM »
Quote from: McJagger on January 17, 2007, 09:11:54 AM
ob·se·qui·ous     /əbˈsikwiəs/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[uhb-see-kwee-uhs] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–adjective 1. characterized by or showing servile complaisance or deference; fawning: an obsequious bow. 
2. servilely compliant or deferential: obsequious servants. 
3. obedient; dutiful. 


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[Origin: 1375–1425; late ME < L obsequiōsus, equiv. to obsequi(um) compliance (obsequ(ī) to comply with (ob- ob- + sequī to follow) + -ium -ium) + -ōsus -ous]

—Related forms
ob·se·qui·ous·ly, adverb
ob·se·qui·ous·ness, noun


—Synonyms 1. sycophantic, flattering. 2. cringing, submissive. See servile.


I think that was the first word my boyfriend taught me.  He's very polysyllabic but I'm moderately polysyllabic so he didn't initially stump me on words until he used that one, though he's done it many times since.  I hate the syntax of that last sentence.

I like the word "syntax" though.

Other words I like:

Neologism (I like making them too)
Perseverate
Craptacular

I'll post more later.
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Re: Odd or Unusual words you like, but rarely get a chance to use.
« Reply #7 on: January 17, 2007, 05:12:27 PM »
licentious

lacking moral discipline; especially sexually unrestrained; "coarse and licentious men"
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Re: Odd or Unusual words you like, but rarely get a chance to use.
« Reply #8 on: January 17, 2007, 05:13:33 PM »
Limerence: a short-lived, intense and usually unrequited love, sexual attraction, or infatuation.
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14:10 - Moarskrillex42: She said something about knowing why I wanted to move to Glasgow when she came in. She plopped down on my bed and told me to go ahead and open it for her.

14:11 - Peter5930: So, she thought I was your lover and that I was sending you a box full of sex toys, and that you wanted to move to Glasgow to be with me?

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Re: Odd or Unusual words you like, but rarely get a chance to use.
« Reply #9 on: January 17, 2007, 05:23:57 PM »
Multi faceted.

Crystalline

Impermanence

Calcification

Diaphorous
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Re: Odd or Unusual words you like, but rarely get a chance to use.
« Reply #10 on: January 17, 2007, 06:28:12 PM »
im·po·tent   (ĭm'pə-tənt)  Pronunciation Key     
adj.   
Lacking physical strength or vigor; weak.
Lacking in power, as to act effectively; helpless: "Technology without morality is barbarous; morality without technology is impotent" (Freeman J. Dyson).

Incapable of sexual intercourse, often because of an inability to achieve or sustain an erection.
Sterile. Used of males.
Obsolete Lacking self-restraint.

Incapable of sexual intercourse, often because of an inability to achieve or sustain an erection.
Sterile. Used of males.



one of my least favorite words.  quite frankly; my phobia!

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Re: Odd or Unusual words you like, but rarely get a chance to use.
« Reply #11 on: January 17, 2007, 06:28:37 PM »
Masticate because I love food and to masturbate
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Re: Odd or Unusual words you like, but rarely get a chance to use.
« Reply #12 on: January 17, 2007, 09:22:40 PM »
Instigation

Condemnation

Altercation

Ramification

Mitachondria

pontification

Procrastination ( I am always guilty of this one)

Filigree ( just love the sound of it)

Jurisdiction

Magnanimous
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Re: Odd or Unusual words you like, but rarely get a chance to use.
« Reply #13 on: January 18, 2007, 02:44:32 AM »
These words aren't unusual, but I really like em, and I either don't get to use them enough or I just like 'em.

Ambiguous.

Fickle.

Vernacular.

More to come as I think of 'em.
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Re: Odd or Unusual words you like, but rarely get a chance to use.
« Reply #14 on: January 18, 2007, 02:48:17 AM »
Mu - A japanese word which is used to mean neither because the question is based on false premises.
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