http://agentplusenvironment.com/blog/2010/06/the-best-way-to-acquire-words/ A few perceptions of the world Mon, 12 Mar 2012 05:38:28 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 http://agentplusenvironment.com/blog/2010/06/the-best-way-to-acquire-words/comment-page-1/#comment-445 Jacqueline Sat, 12 Jun 2010 22:43:07 +0000 http://agentplusenvironment.com/?p=275#comment-445 Not all of them are novel, no, and I figured you'd say as much. (Though, I will note that I said the words were either novel or not seen all that often--words I'd like to either learn or remember exist.) Not all of them are novel, no, and I figured you’d say as much. (Though, I will note that I said the words were either novel or not seen all that often–words I’d like to either learn or remember exist.)

]]> http://agentplusenvironment.com/blog/2010/06/the-best-way-to-acquire-words/comment-page-1/#comment-443 Rachel K Sat, 12 Jun 2010 21:47:19 +0000 http://agentplusenvironment.com/?p=275#comment-443 Okay, a couple of those I didn't consider particularly novel - in fact I'm impressed I know so many on that list - but oh man, I still appreciate him SO MUCH for just USING those words. Because you're right, most authors don't bother. And as for words like "deracinate" and "febrile"? Mmmmmyes. China Mieville jumped to the top of my favorite authors list very, very quickly. Okay, a couple of those I didn’t consider particularly novel – in fact I’m impressed I know so many on that list – but oh man, I still appreciate him SO MUCH for just USING those words. Because you’re right, most authors don’t bother. And as for words like “deracinate” and “febrile”? Mmmmmyes. China Mieville jumped to the top of my favorite authors list very, very quickly.

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