12 Most Remarkable Words you Should Include in your Daily Vocabulary

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The words we write and speak make us who we are. So, given the opportunity, shouldn’t you use remarkable words? Of course you should.

In order to help you become a more eloquent individual, we’re sharing 12 words with the definition, what word it can replace, and how you can use it in the real (social) world. We guarantee: if you can incorporate these into your daily vocabulary, you will be more remarkable too.*

1. Facetious

Definition: Supposed to be funny, intended to be humorous but often silly or inappropriate
It can replace: Sarcastic
Real world use: You may think your tweets are hysterical, but you’re just being facetious.

2. Verklempt

Definition: Yiddish, overcome with emotion; clenched; also written ferklempt
It can replace: Choked up
Real world use: Every time I see the picture of the panda hugging the police officer after the earthquake in china on pinterest, I get verklempt.

3. Apropos

Definition: Just right, appropriate in a specific situation
It can replace: On topic
Real world use: That blog post on terms of service was apropos, considering the changes many of the sites have made in the last month.

4. Incendiary

Definition: Likely to catch fire: able to catch fire spontaneously or cause a fire easily
It can replace: Aggressive
Real world use: Your incendiary comment towards me on Facebook will not go unnoticed. Prepare for comment war!

5. Brouhaha

Definition: Outcry, public criticism or protest
It can replace: Commotion
Real world use: All the brouhaha over the changes to the Facebook brand pages will die down soon. It always does.

6. Abhor

Definition: Detest something, to disapprove of or reject something very strongly
It can replace: Hate
Real world use: I abhor auto-dm’s on twitter, and will unfollow someone for sending one!

7. Incisive

Definition: Expressing or expressed clearly: characterized by clear and direct expression
It can replace: Intelligent
Real world use: Even the most incisive comment can’t always stop an online argument.

8. Myriad

Definition: Too numerous to count: so many that they cannot be counted
It can replace: A lot of
Real world use: With the myriad of social sites available, it can be difficult to choose the right places to participate.

9. Vexed

Definition: Irritated, provoked to slight annoyance, anxiety or distress
It can replace: Annoyed
Real world use: I am vexed by the number of people claiming to be social media guru’s who can’t actually walk the talk!

10. Phenomenal

Definition: Remarkable: remarkably and impressively good or great
It can replace: Incredible
Real world use: 12Most has phenomenal writers, don’t you think?

11. Faux pas

Definition: Social blunder: an embarrassing mistake that breaks a social convention
It can replace: Mistake
Real world use: A social media faux pas can be detrimental to your brand, it’s always a good idea to double check before you send something!

12. Tact

Definition: Ability to avoid giving offense: skill in situations in which other people’s feelings have to be considered
It can replace: Skill
Real world use: It takes tact to navigate the social space and its potential pitfalls.

*All guarantees are in theory only, and have no real power or claim… but still, these words are remarkable, and so you should use them and share them.

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Kirsten Wright

http://wrightcreativity.com

Kirsten Wright: Socially engrossed, sarcastically inclined. Driven by caffeine, creativity & content. Lives in Orange County with her husband and greyhound, Badger.