Contentious: Inclined to fight or argue
Obdurate: Obstinate, stubborn
Staid: Serious and straight faced
Rancorous: Showing hatred or ill-will
Feral: Wild and untamed
Indignant: Feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment
Extol: To praise
What do you do keep the meanings of these rare words in mind? What sort of practice would help?
ReplyDeleteWell, to start, I choose these because I think I would use them in my writing, so my best practice comes from using them while I write. But depending on the word, you can choose one per each day and try to use it while you speak, and it will stick with you (:
DeleteThat's a great advice! Thank you. I am sure I will sound very funny when I first start using them in my everyday conversations. :)
DeleteNo problem, exactly why I was saying, 'depending on the word' because some words are not meant to be heard but to be read. Choose wisely, but be confident (:
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