Sometimes, I entertain myself by reading dictionaries. And although it's a bit of an odd habit, I know there are others out there who share my nerdy interest. This page is for them. :)
My favorite vocab book (which is basically a dictionary in cute clothing) is called The Big Book of Words You Should Know. It organizes its lists by funny chapters such as, "Words You Absolutely Should Know," "Words Most People Don't Know," "Words You Should Know to Sound Overeducated," and "Words You Probably Shouldn't Know." (That last one is all about naughty words - we'll get there eventually).
For now, here are a few letter A favorites from the chapter, "Words You Should Know to Sound Overeducated." Let's just dive in with the fun stuff. (Side note: is overeducated even a thing?!)
Amalgamate:
(uh-MAL-guh-mate)
"To blend into a coherent single unit. Originally, an amalgamation was the mixture of an alloy or metal with mercury. Today, to amalgamate is taken to mean to combine of a number of elements into a whole" (p. 328).
Anachronism:
(uh-NAK-ruh-niz-um)
"The depiction of something as occurring or existing at a point in time it did not. An anachronism is an intentional or unintentional representation of a historically incorrect situation. A portrait of George Washington holding a pocket calculator would be an example of an anachronism" (p. 329).
Apoplectic:
(ap-uh-PLECK-tic)
"An 'apoplexy' is a stroke, but apoplectic often is used to describe an extremely agitated state of rage" (p. 330).
Apotheosis:
(uh-POTH-ee-oh-sis)
"A perfect example; the epitome of a person, place, thing, etc. Also, apotheosis can mean something or someone elevated to a god-like status" (p. 330).
Assiduously:
(uh-SID-joo-us-lee)
"Constantly; unceasingly in effort; persistently. Someone who is diligent and persistent is assiduous. Someone who words unremittingly and attentively words assiduously" (p. 331).
Aver:
(uh-VER)
"To assert the truthfulness of a statement" (p. 332).
Axiomatic:
(ak-see-uh-MATT-ick)
"Someone accepted to be self-evident" (p. 332).
Okay kids, all for now! Enjoy! :)
-Sophia
My favorite vocab book (which is basically a dictionary in cute clothing) is called The Big Book of Words You Should Know. It organizes its lists by funny chapters such as, "Words You Absolutely Should Know," "Words Most People Don't Know," "Words You Should Know to Sound Overeducated," and "Words You Probably Shouldn't Know." (That last one is all about naughty words - we'll get there eventually).
For now, here are a few letter A favorites from the chapter, "Words You Should Know to Sound Overeducated." Let's just dive in with the fun stuff. (Side note: is overeducated even a thing?!)
Amalgamate:
(uh-MAL-guh-mate)
"To blend into a coherent single unit. Originally, an amalgamation was the mixture of an alloy or metal with mercury. Today, to amalgamate is taken to mean to combine of a number of elements into a whole" (p. 328).
Anachronism:
(uh-NAK-ruh-niz-um)
"The depiction of something as occurring or existing at a point in time it did not. An anachronism is an intentional or unintentional representation of a historically incorrect situation. A portrait of George Washington holding a pocket calculator would be an example of an anachronism" (p. 329).
Apoplectic:
(ap-uh-PLECK-tic)
"An 'apoplexy' is a stroke, but apoplectic often is used to describe an extremely agitated state of rage" (p. 330).
Apotheosis:
(uh-POTH-ee-oh-sis)
"A perfect example; the epitome of a person, place, thing, etc. Also, apotheosis can mean something or someone elevated to a god-like status" (p. 330).
Assiduously:
(uh-SID-joo-us-lee)
"Constantly; unceasingly in effort; persistently. Someone who is diligent and persistent is assiduous. Someone who words unremittingly and attentively words assiduously" (p. 331).
Aver:
(uh-VER)
"To assert the truthfulness of a statement" (p. 332).
Axiomatic:
(ak-see-uh-MATT-ick)
"Someone accepted to be self-evident" (p. 332).
Okay kids, all for now! Enjoy! :)
-Sophia