As I study for the GRE, the part I enjoy the most is the vocabulary. I want to demonstrate my favorites; they are such either because of the meaning, the sound of the word or both. Thus, as I consider the preparation for the GRE, I strive to be sanguine (cheerfully optimistic) and without worry. I realize I am quixotic (very idealistic) in my expectations, so I am learning that any study I do is certainly not picayune (worthless). The mathematical section has particularly proved difficult, but Seth has been helpful in reifying (making concrete) those concepts which most confound me. Studying for the GRE has been no perfunctory (carried out with minimum effort) task for me, and there is no panacea (cure-all) for the difficulties it often brings up. Often, at night as I try and fall asleep, I begin to worry about it and feel I need to take some soporific (sleep inducing) remedy. In fact, last night I dreamed about the word “obsequious” (overly obedient). Then I realize I have nothing to worry about because God is with me whatever happens. Even though I fall into lassitude (a state of mental/physical weariness), I still find I enjoy the studying. I’m sure it is good to have some nervousness––surely I will walk gawkily (nervously awkward) into the testing area. However, I will be sure to be sartorially (relating to tailoring/clothes) comfortable.
Regardless of the outcome, I will likely do terpsichorean (relating to dancing) activities to celebrate. I am glad that my Dad’s peripatetic (frequently traveling) job has him on Lookout Mountain at the time of my test––it is always good to have family around!
Which is your favorite word?
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Ha, ha! That’s great how you incorporated all of those words. I think my favorite of those is picayune.
Lassitude is my favorite–what a great word to describe being tired!
I agree with James. Most words that end in “tude” are worth saying, such as “attitude”, “gratitude”, “similitude”, “etude”, “quietude”, “amplitude”, and “dude” (which is actually a cousin of words that end in “tude”).