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Old 05-31-2011, 05:58 PM
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Default Most neglected words in the english language

Since most wyvern players are some of the most intelligent out there , I thought I'd share this.

http://hotword.dictionary.com/word-warriors/

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Old 05-31-2011, 06:34 PM
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Since most wyvern players are some of the most intelligent out there , I thought I'd share this.

http://hotword.dictionary.com/word-warriors/

ETA: Sadly, now I must add, if you aren't one of the most intelligent ones don't comment and break forum rules being stupid.
I like obscure words and try to use them as frequently as possible.

I will be including ossify to my list, I will do my best to make it fit into a sentence.

Hopefully saying the word ossify won't break any forum rules.
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Old 05-31-2011, 06:44 PM
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I like obscure words and try to use them as frequently as possible.

I will be including ossify to my list, I will do my best to make it fit into a sentence.

Hopefully saying the word ossify won't break any forum rules.
To ossify (ossification) is the process in which calcium is laid on bones in growth. Nothing rule breaking about it.
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Old 07-01-2011, 12:29 AM
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Hrm. Interesting, but I disagree on a great many of the choices. The only ones that really qualify as "underused" in a broad sense seem to be "Concupiscence", "Paroxysm", and "Sibilance". Maybe "Penurious". I really can't see anyone not having heard the others on several occasions.

I find that, usually, the Hot Word isn't really great.
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Old 07-01-2011, 03:28 PM
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Since when is draconian a neglected word in the English language? I've seen it used in several fantasy and/or medieval novels...
Unless these "word warriors" think those sort of novels are neglected.
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My favorite neglected-word resource is...

http://www.savethewords.org/
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My favorite neglected-word resource is...

http://www.savethewords.org/
Now THOSE are some underused words. Nice post, Lacuna.
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Now THOSE are some underused words. Nice post, Lacuna.
Agreed. ^^

I'm totally going to adopt Binoternary. <3
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I'm totally going to adopt Binoternary. <3
You would.

I like rogitate, personally.

Another good resource is...

http://phrontistery.info/

The layout isn't as fancy, but it's a good resource for writers who're trying to get vocabulary from another period.
 


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