List my 43 favourite words

From M-W:

Pronunciation: \ˈdōlt\
Function: noun
Etymology: probably akin to Old English dol foolish
Date: 1553

: a stupid person

A person who is both a jackass and an ass hole. A good way to imply someone is an ass without actually calling them an ass.

from M-W: to form, coordinate, or blend into a functioning or unified whole

good all-purpose term for my crazy, multi-tasking, interdisciplinary life.

No definition needed for this one.

This is one of my favorites b/c I use it to describe things that are complicated in a good way, things that are rich. I use it when something is not bland, not dull, not mundane. My life could use a little complexity right now. Funny how you don’t appreciate it when you have it, eh?

1 – COMMONPLACE, UNIMAGINATIVE
2 a – going or performed on foot
b – of, relating to, or designed for walking a pedestrian mall

My friend Don uses this word a lot in the sense of the first definition. Commonplace, too normal, mundane. At first I thought it sounded rather snotty, but now I like it. I’ve found myself mentally using it lately. I haven’t gotten around to using it out loud yet. I sound snotty enough without using snotty words :)

1 – giving rise to uncertainty; of doubtful promise or outcome a dubious plan
b – questionable or suspect as to true nature or quality the practice is of dubious legality
2 – unsettled in opinion; DOUBTFULI was dubious about the plan

Apparently I’ve become dubious about a lot of things recently b/c I’ve been using this word a lot. I like it. It’s less used than doubtful and sounds more skeptical too.

1 – a foolish or silly person
2 – a man who is devoted to or vain about his appearance or dress

: being both relevant and opportune

Thank you, John Lee, for reminding me of this word.

I love apropos. It sounds pretty and snooty at the same time. And I almost got into a fight in a bar for using it, which makes it even better! Apparently, I used the word and a woman accused me of using “big words.” I suggested that she “look it up.” Then I offered to spell it for her. I was just being helpful ;) She came off her bar stool and my friends pushed me out the door. I say apparently I did this, because I don’t recall the entire incident, being a bit pickled at the time. But my friends have vivid recollections of it.

1- to grow together
2 a- to unite into a whole; fuse
b- to unite for a common end; join forces
3- to arise from the combination of distinct elements

1- in a murderously frenzied state

2 a- in a violently raging manner-a virus that had run amok
b- in an undisciplined, uncontrolled, or faulty manner

I love the way this word feels in my mouth. And it’s another word that means what it sounds like. Muck…Amok…a big mess