Tag Archives: vocabulary

My New Favourite Word

Posted on December 22, 2015 by Fiction Aficionado

I came across this article today on The Huffington Post and fell in love at first sight: ultracrepidarian (adj) – noting or pertaining to a person who criticizes, judges, or gives advice outside the area of his or her expertise; … Continue reading →

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Word painting

Posted on December 11, 2015 by Fiction Aficionado

I have a bit of a love/hate relationship with adjectives, but here’s a good one to add to your vocabulary: ignominious (adj) – deserving or causing public disgrace or shame It even sounds like you’re looking down your nose at … Continue reading →

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‘Increase your vocabulary’ challenge

Posted on November 19, 2015 by Fiction Aficionado

It’s time for an ‘Increase your vocabulary’ challenge.  Today’s word is: Obstreperous (adj) – noisy, clamorous, or boisterous.  Resisting control or restraint in a difficult manner.  Unruly. What a fantastic word!  And much underutilised.  How many opportunities can you find … Continue reading →

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Thought for the day…

Posted on November 18, 2015 by Fiction Aficionado

“A man with a scant vocabulary will almost certainly be a weak thinker. The richer and more copious one’s vocabulary and the greater one’s awareness of fine distinctions and subtle nuances of meaning, the more fertile and precise is likely … Continue reading →

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