How do you deal with unfamiliar words?
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Re: How do you deal with unfamiliar words?
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Shevi, I think most of us experienced times when we perceived a concept that we couldn't express in words – a thought or observation that left us mute. I certainly have. What is that expression I hear now and then … Oh yes, “Words fail me...” Sadly, we can't build upon an unexpressed concept or experience – especially in the abstract world we live in these days.Shevi wrote:My vocabulary is very limited, and for this reason I have problem expressing myself. I simply cannot find the words! So with this in mind I have always encouraged myself to read, and whenever I encounter an unfamiliar word I use it as an exercise to find the meaning and try to learn the word. I use a dictionary app on my smartphone and it gives a sounding of the word properly.
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You remind me of a sentence Brittany Shannon used in her book, OG: “Tasia simply distracts him with physical condolences of love and affection.” It caused my reading to come to a stop. What is an affectionate physical condolence? With a little reflection, I was able to paint a mental picture which was very descriptive of how my wife use to affectionately smooth over stressful times of mine – a wonderfully feminine and descriptive use of words.[CA] wrote:Pondering denotation vs connotation has often interested me. Also fascinating is considering usage and range of meaning. Encountering a new word feels like meeting a new person; complete with a history, reputation, and skill-set. If only getting to know people were as easy as learning new words.