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Eclectic Words

September 28, 2009 (updated November 23, 2009)
By Keith (Fort Lauderdale, FL)Top 10 Word Lister
Words collected over the years that meet one or more of the following criteria: (1) words that we have read or heard, but may not be able to clearly define if called upon, (2) words that are extremely descriptive of a specific, abstract concept, (3) words that some people occasionally define or pronounce incorrectly (often opposite of the true meaning), and (4) words that simply sound pleasant or have a crisp, descriptive tone.

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Tuesday September 29th 2009, 12:31 AM
Comment by: Clarissa B.
This rocks!
Tuesday September 29th 2009, 10:30 AM
Comment by: Karen M.
Fun list. I suppose it shows what a word nerd I am that I recognized, and could come up with a reasonably close definition, for all but two of the words.
Friday October 2nd 2009, 11:46 PM
Comment by: Clarissa B.
Yes!

Sublime- I thought meant a tiny amount.

plus:

Droll- I thought meant "not funny"

Dearth- I thought meant a great quantity of something.
Monday October 5th 2009, 10:13 PM
Comment by: paul B. (jackson, MS)
This is really an impressive word listing. I especially like the pronouncement feature of your web page. When I hear the word pronounced, it gives me a sense of confidence that even I can add it to my every day vocabulary.

Words really do empower us.
Thursday October 8th 2009, 11:10 AM
Comment by: Elle
These are some of my favorite words. Bravo!
Tuesday December 8th 2009, 5:52 PM
Comment by: Jerome R.
use them and most folks won't know what you mean
unfortunately
Tuesday December 8th 2009, 5:52 PM
Comment by: Jerome R.
use them and most folks won't know what you mean
unfortunately
Saturday January 9th, 11:06 AM
Comment by: toodance (WA)
I love this compilation. Thank you for contributing! Yay.

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