A compendium of invented words written by John Koenig, that aims to fill holes in the language—to give a name to emotions we all feel but don't have a word for. Book version coming this fall from Simon & Schuster! Words featured in Magoosh's vocab book and Vocab Wednesday are generally not too obscure for the GRE.It's advised to stick to high-frequency words and trusted sources like Magoosh, Manhattan GRE, Princeton Review, Kaplan, and Barron's for GRE vocabulary preparation. Discover invented words for complex emotions in The Dictionary ofObscure Sorrows—a poetic lens on the human condition and the hidden depths of feeling.The Romans called it lacrimae rerum, the "tears of things." We call them obscure sorrows. Exploring obscurevocabulary is ajourney of discovery – ajourney that can enrich your language skills, your thinking, and your appreciation for the beauty of words. So, go ahead, dive into theworldof uncommon words. Katabasis – Ajourney downwards, especially to the underworld. Lethologica – The inability to remember a word or a name. Mellifluous – A sound that is sweet and smooth, often used to describe someone’s voice. Nebulous – Hazy, unclear, or ill-defined. In this captivating round-the-world jaunt, Paul Anthony Jones reveals the intriguing stories of how 80 different places came to be immortalised in our language.Beginning in London and heading through Europe, Africa, Asia... Touchy Feely Words.Words For Fluffy. Word of the Day: Anhedonia I can't imagine a world where I didn't get pleasure from eating chocolate.
