Recently, I set myself the task of looking for seven words, mainly adjectives and a few more unusual nouns, in the English Dictionary and learning their meanings over seven days. Each Saturday I put a new list of words and their description on the fridge so that each time I am in the kitchen I can learn a few words in between doing the cooking and other chores.
Here is an example of words for week 1:
Pseudo
Fortitude
Adversity
Hyperbole
Pragmatic
Gormless
Oubliette
I won''t include their meanings here and I don't suppose I will ever have the chance to use the word Oubliette* in a conversation! I am hoping that an increased vocabulary will give me an added advantage when it comes to filling in job applications!
I am going to set myself a few more achievable challenges this week such as learning something new in jewellery making and cooking something I have never cooked before (fried chicken was a first for me a few weeks ago).
If you are inspired by this and in the mood for setting yourself a small challenge, let me know what it is in the comments below.
*A secret dungeon with access only through a trapdoor in its ceiling.
good for you Simone, learning something new is always good!
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I'm sure you could fit 'oubliette' into a casual conversation somewhere, Simone!:) It is good to have goals and smaller, achievable ones are the best ones. Happy Sunday:)
ReplyDeleteI love the idea of achievable goals and trying something new regularly. Pretty soon you'll see a pattern emerge and you will be well on your way to those big goals you thought you weren't ready for.
ReplyDeleteThis is a great idea Simone, good luck in your endeavour. I keep a little notebook with new words in that I'd like to remember, though I often go long periods when I forget to use it.
ReplyDeleteI recognise the word oubliette from the film The Labyrinth! It is the only time I've ever heard it used... in one of my favourite films with David Bowie :)
I would like to set myself small achievable challenges. Last week it was to decorate my daughter's room. This week I would like to draw or paint something every day.
I never heard of the word "gormless", Simone! What a great challenge and I love the way you post the list on your refrigerator!
ReplyDeleteI have been thinking of improving my speaking voice. I have a definite Boston accent and I have read that listening to a news commentator and imitating her speaking voice is a good way to practice this! I guess they are trained to have as little of an accent as possible.
My secret wish would be to learn to speak with a British accent! Cheerio!! xx
What a wonderful idea. There are so many beautiful words out there and we need to use them.
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