There are five words that keep invading the books and conversations of my life. I hear them on YouTube as well, and I realized that I don’t actually know what they mean. I researched them this morning and thought you might find them helpful.
- Irascible – Having a tendency to become easily angered. –> He’s an irascible coach.
- Pejorative – A word expressing contempt or disapproval. –> Most of what the coach said was filled with pejoratives.
- Superfluous – It’s unnecessary because we have enough. –> Social media platforms have become superfluous.
- Ubiquitous – When something is found everywhere. –> Cowboy hats are ubiquitous at a Garth Brooks concert.
- Untenable – A viewpoint that isn’t strong enough to withstand an attack or an objection. –> The child’s argument that school is useless is untenable.
I don’t know about you, but learning a few words seems to be a good use of my time. The English language is beautiful and complex. I think it deserves more of our attention.
Until tomorrow, read slowly – take notes – apply the ideas.
-Eddy
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