I like to use the words 'audacity' or 'vulnerable' to make people think i'm smart. Does anyone know any other smart words?
2006-08-07 07:12:33 · 12 answers · asked by judgemartiniz 5 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
If you are simply incorporating words into your vernacular to force an image of intelligence, anyone educated with an extended vocabulary will see right through your facade. If you truly would like to be able to converse on a more intellectual level, I suggest higher education. Maybe consider a degree in English!
2006-08-07 07:24:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Intelligent or smart people marvels in showing their attributes in how they behave to men and women, quick reflexes to intelligent question, more of relevant wise sayings matchin the situation. People think that saying such tough words wil make them look like smart. but what if your friend or the person you are talking to do the same thing to you and you dont understand a thing..Smart people put out long ideas in small an simple sentences.
2006-08-07 07:18:29 · answer #2 · answered by Luciferian 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like this word... predicate.
pred·i·cate
VERB:
pred·i·cat·ed , pred·i·cat·ing , pred·i·cates
VERB:
tr.
1.To base or establish (a statement or action, for example): I predicated my argument on the facts.
2.To state or affirm as an attribute or quality of something: The sermon predicated the perfectibility of humankind.
3.To carry the connotation of; imply.
Logic To make (a term or expression) the predicate of a proposition.
4. To proclaim or assert; declare.
Of course you should not let yourself descend to grandiloquence.
2006-08-07 07:21:39 · answer #3 · answered by Pericles L 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Though the word may be mundane, if said thoughtfully, the word "IN-teresting" can make you sound smarter. The effect is that you are weighing and comparing someone's new info against ALL the stuff you already know.
2006-08-07 07:24:17 · answer #4 · answered by Cindy R 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should be smart to look smart. Ofcourse Words you speak reflect your smartness. But be careful of ridicule!
2006-08-07 07:22:45 · answer #5 · answered by Bunny 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Erudite. It is the most appropriate word here. :o)
We always used to joke that a college-level paper could be distinguished by the use of the words "plethora" and "dearth" or "paucity."
2006-08-07 07:17:27 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
facetious (also the only word in english language that has a, e, i, o, u all in order (if you consider y a vowel, then facetiously)
also go to the Scripps spelling bee site for many lists of words:
http://www.spellingbee.com/cwl.shtml
2006-08-07 07:29:15 · answer #7 · answered by inquiringmind 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Try a thesaurus, look up a "dumb" word and it will give you a newer smarter word to use!!
2006-08-07 07:24:49 · answer #8 · answered by Carol R 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
just come to terms with the fact that you're not smart
2006-08-07 07:18:01 · answer #9 · answered by infidel 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
hubris -- Overbearing pride or presumption; arrogance
prosaic -- Lacking in imagination and spirit; dull.
2006-08-07 07:19:09 · answer #10 · answered by finelock 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋