Words I just don't work into enough conversations

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[li]Acquiesce[/li][li]Ameliorate[/li][li]Auspicious[/li][li]Clandestine[/li][li]Loquacious[/li][li]Obstinate[/li][li]Ostensible/y[/li][li]Platitude[/li][li]Prevaricate[/li][li]Venerable[/li][li]Verisimilitude[/li][/ul]

I never miss an opportunity to use these words when they come to mind, but I wish I could use them more. There are lots of other words I could think of if I had the time, some of which will likely turn up in this thread.

I was just thinking of the word “conflate” the other day, and wondering, if I did use it in conversation, would people know what it meant? (Aside from my husband, that is… )

Er… it is?

Sorry, Ollie, I have but time for one hijink today. Perhaps more tomorrow.

I can help with that.

I deliberately use “kerfuffle” as often as possible. It’s one of my very favorite words :smiley:

You mean it isn’t? :eek:

:smiley:

Cromulent.

Perfunctory.

Funny…I almost added this word in my post. I’ve probably heard this term used more in mainstream media the past couple of months (in a variety of stories) than I have the rest of my entire life. I don’t know if it’s just me, or if people have suddenly figured out what it means and are simply using it at every opportunity.

I’m grateful to hear of cachinnatory. Fine, fine word.

Here are two that I’ve always wanted to use: crepuscular, empyrean

Imperturbable
Prehensile
Combustible
Propogate
Fiddledeedee

Discombobulate.

Intrepid.
Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty. (Sorry, still at work…) :slight_smile:

Valetudinarian
Velocipede
Douroucouli

Recall reading about some wit who was dining at a restaurant where practically everything was served flaming on swords.

When asked for his order, he said, “Bring me an order of scrambled eggs. Oh, yes, bring them on a scimitar!”

I use that all the time!

I really like blackguard too, but can’t seem to work it in anywhere.

“She’s always on that cell phone. She doesn’t even loquacious going!”

Kempt.

Plotz.

Unmitigated.

If Ms. Blanchett asks you how she can keep warm in the Saskatoon winter, tell her, “Bifurcate.” Hold it, fellas, don’t get ribald. Keep your sticks on the ice. :wink:

Overmore

Boondoggle.

Episcopalianism.

Shenanigans.

Ah. I didn’t think Canadians were allowed to sachey. You could slip on all that snow and be eaten by a polar bear! But give it a shot.
Cattywampus. It’s what happens when your kurfuffles get infectected. Saddy I seen a number of loved go all cattywampus.

Avast. Any conversation where you can use “Avast” is a good conversation.