As the saying goes, you get but one chance to make a good first impression. I have always found that one way to impress people with your knowledge and eloquence is to use a few big words in your conversation. But be careful…when you do this you must be sure to use them correctly. Otherwise you may be exposed as a fraud….which, I guess, you actually would be….hmmmmm….
Anyway, in my continuing efforts to help you enhance your life, I present ten of my favorite impressive words, followed by a brief definition, and use in a sentence. They never fail to leave my audience wide-eyed and scratching their heads in amazement:
UBIQUITOUS: Being a part of choosing a team, as in “He picks for the other side, but ubiquitous.”
LOQUACIOUS: The act of being aware of your surroundings. “My sister was hit by a bus because she didn’t loquacious going.”
INCONGRUOUS: A branch of the federal government. “Our senators and representatives serve incongruous in Washington DC.”
IRASCIBLE: Easily removed. “Don’t worry about spilling that paint. It’s irascible.”
TYMPANIC: The tendency of certain individuals to become unsettled. “I told Tim to be calm, but Tympanic.”
UMBELLATE: A prediction that one will be behind schedule. “I’m trying to get there on time but with all this traffic, umbellate.”
VILIFY: Putting forth one’s best effort. “I’m not sure I can pay you back but I vilify can.”
SOPHISTIC: A kind of battered seafood. “I don’t have any fresh fish, sophistic will have to do.”
GRANULITE: A complimentary term to your grandmother. ” You used to be overweight, but after your diet granulite.”
BEMUSE: Getting comfortable with a new situation. “I used to be afraid of flying, but now I bemuse to it.”
I could go on forever, but this should get you started on the road to a broader vocabulary. You may not like them now, but jewel later.