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Alphabet of Forgotten Words: Rare but Important Vocabulary we Should all Try to Use.

  Language constantly evolves, and as new words are coined, others quietly slip into obscurity. In this post, we take a whimsical stroll through the alphabet, uncovering one rare or obsolete English word for each letter — some humorous, some poetic, all fascinating. A – Apanthropy Meaning: A dislike of being around people; the desire to live alone or in seclusion. Example: After years of social events, Clara developed a gentle apanthropy and moved to a quiet cottage in the hills. B – Blatteroon Meaning: A person who talks incessantly or boasts foolishly. Example: The dinner guest was such a blatteroon that no one else could get a word in. C – Curglaff Meaning: The shock felt when plunging into cold water. Example: She jumped into the lake and yelped at the sudden curglaff that ran up her spine. D – Dwale Meaning: A sleeping potion or a delusion; sometimes associated with deadly nightshade. Example: The apothecary prepared a dwale to ease the knight’s pain. ...