Vocabulary seems to be one of the easiest subject, but yet the hardest to expand. Our personal vocabulary is quite set in stone once we reach college. We use the same words everyday in everyday conversations.

But I wish to expand. Words are magic, but you have to know how to use them. Whenever I hear a word that I don't know the meaning of I get a rush of ignorant anger, as I do not like feeling stupid, but then a wave of awe hit me as I think "wow they are smart."

If you want to stop feeling dumb and be the one that people call "smart," sprinkle these words into the conversation.

1. Solivagant (n.)

A lone wanderer

2. Absquatulate (v.)

To leave abruptly

3. Petrichor (n.)

The pleasant smell that emanates from the earth after rainfall

4. Phosphenes (n.)

The stars and colors you see when you rub your eyes

5. Sonorous (adj.)

Imposingly deep or full sound

6. Frowzy (adj.)

Habitually unkept

7. Coruscate (v.)

To reflect vibrantly; to sparkle

8. Psithurism (n.)

The sound of rustling leaves

9. Woolgathering (n.)

Indulgence in aimless thought or dreamy imagining

10. Jayus (n.)

A joke so unfunny and poorly told that you cannot help but laugh

11. Echt (adj.)

Something that is authentic, genuine and typical

12. Intransigent (adj.)

refusing or unwilling to agree or compromise

13. Sequacious (adj.)

Something lacking independence or originality

14. Canard (n.)

A false and baseless rumor or story

15. Effusive (adj.)

Expressing feelings of gratitude, pleasure or approval in a heartfelt manner

Now go forth with this new found knowledge and impress everyone. Be the smartest kid in school and scoff at those who use lesser words. May your way be paved with praise and awe. I will not take all the credit for your humble beginning in the art of elocution, just 90%.