When a word perfectly captures a human truth, humans respond to itin the same way that they respond to a beautiful melody. They smile.They nod ... read full description
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Feb 28, 2010
Meaghan
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More than just a dictionary, this book puts forth obscure-to-obsolete words, defines them and explains what makes them cool and why they should be more common. Of the hundred words, I only knew two -- "zaftig" and "philtrum" before I read the book, which I think is slightly impressive since my vocabulary is huge.
Writers and all those interested in words and language would find this worth their while.
Writers and all those interested in words and language would find this worth their while.
Aug 30, 2011
Ruben
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This book changed my life and continues to change my life. Thank whoever you thank for people that spend there time putting collections like this together.
Jan 10, 2011
H. Anne
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Oh so many fantastic words that I'd now like to find a use for. I love all of the origin and usage nonsense. Particularly where you can find an example in literature.
Feb 21, 2010
Annie
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Fascinating so far... even know some of the words! Will make a point of using some of them. Fav so far is antepenultimate
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