Words You Think Everyone Should Know

[1mike1000]

What somewhat little known words do you think that everyone should know? Post the word and definition! And because I know someone will end up posting one, NO OBSCURED DIRTY WORDS.

 

[Berethond]

Aglet. It's the thing on the end of your shoelace.

 

[CrashBang]

Chilver. A female lamb and the only word to rhyme with silver

 

[CM156_v1legacy]

The most important word ever is defenestration: "The action of throwing someone or something out of a window"

This is the truth, internet.

 

[BrailleOperatic]

Vomitoria. They're the little exit/entrance tunnels at stadiums and things. (They are NOT in fact rooms designed for throwing up.)

 

[StriderShinryu]

Opinion

?noun
1. a belief or judgment that rests on grounds insufficient to produce complete certainty.
2. a personal view, attitude, or appraisal.
3. the formal expression of a professional judgment: to ask for a second Medical opinion.

 

[Kieros]

Ambisinistrous. Equally bad at two things.

 

[Averant]

Discombobulate - to confuse or disconcert; upset; frustrate.

Because it just sounds cool.

 

[enzilewulf]

Ignorance- Lack of knowledge or information.

Every one is Ignorant at times.

 

[HumpinHop]

Ignorance- Lack of knowledge or information.

Every is Ignorant at times.

Trololo

Banality: lacking force or originality; trite; commonplace

It's a doozy if you can drop it during a verbal thrashing.

EX: "The complete banality of your facebook updates..."

 

[Kizi]

The difference between sarcasm and irony. Irony is use of words expressing something other than its literal intention. (Bender FTW). Sarcasm is a taunt meant to hurt someone, often involving irony.

 

[Anezay]

Irony.
i·ro·ny/ˈīrənē/
Noun: The expression of one's meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or emphatic effect.

 

[penguindude42]

Tetralogy. A story contained in four parts.

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~Tom<3

 

[enzilewulf]

Ignorance- Lack of knowledge or information.

Every is Ignorant at times.

Trololo

Banality: lacking force or originality; trite; commonplace

It's a doozy if you can drop it during a verbal thrashing.

EX: "The complete banality of your facebook updates..."

Lol I feel stupid now.

 

[Giest4life]

The most important word ever is defenestration: "The action of throwing someone or something out of a window"

This is the truth, internet.

I learnt that in my European History class, it took a trip to Wikipedia for me to believe that my teacher wasn't trolling the class.

EDIT: Oh, I gotta contribute too, I guess:
Vorstadt: the term given to a populated area that surrounds an Altstadt (Inner city/center city).

 

[TheAceTheOne]

Facetious.

It means "Not to be taken seriously."

I remember the best moment in government class, this guy made a dumbass comment, and the teacher was hostile to him in response. Then after that, the teacher said "No, I kid. I was just being facetious." The guy's response? "I... I... *whiny voice* I don't know what that means!"

 

[Comando96]

Humility... America knows little, Oddly the best people of the country have the most humility of their country... but then not themselves >.>

I'm British so I know my country isn't the best in any physical aspect and is surprising it clung on for this long xD

My second and third most important words respectively are Global and Warming.

 

[6_Qubed]

I realize I'm cheating by posting two words, but:

Pusillanimous sycophant- "Cowardly yes-man."

 

[RevRaptor]

nonplussed.
To be put at a loss as to what to think, say, or do. Filled with bewilderment.

I'm really sick of idiots using this word wrong. The word means to be greatly confused. Why do stupid people keep using it like it means unfazed or unshaken.

 

[1mike1000]

I realize I'm cheating by posting two words, but:

Pusillanimous sycophant- "Cowardly yes-man."

Multiple words are approved.