Over the years, my dad has used many words enough times for them to stick in my head. But I don't remember them simply because they were repeated, but also because they were uncommon. They were words I didn't hear other people use very often. Some of them sounded funny, or were spelled funny, or seemed like a funny way to say a simple thing. Regardless, I enjoyed hearing my dad use those words because they helped me expand my vocabulary, which has been beneficial as a writer.

Whether or not you've heard these words before, I encourage you to use them more often. Even if it's just to confuse your friends or make yourself look smarter. You might get some funny looks, but it'll be fun, like being part of a secret group or having an inside joke. Without further ado, I present to you the fifteen words my dad taught me.