Learn these 10 new words to sound smart in any conversaton

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Why use common and simple words when you can enrich any conversation with beautiful and exotic words? Take a look at this list of must-know words that will make you sound smarter.

#1

A sycophant is a person who tries to win someone's favor by flattering them in order to gain advantage.
Example: It's easy to mistake sycophants for real friends sometimes.

#2

You can use this word to describe a job or activity performed without taking care or interest.
Example: The violinist delivered a perfunctory performance that displayed none of the passion and warmth he was once known for.

#3

This word describes a collection of annoying and meaningless sounds or noises that don't sound good together.
Example: The sounds of barking dogs and sirens added to the cacophony on the streets.

#4

To elucidate means to explain or make something clear.
Example: As a scientist, could you please elucidate the reasons for the change in weather conditions?

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#5

This adjective is used to describe something present, appearing, or found everywhere.
Example: Hot dogs are the ideal road trip food—inexpensive, portable, ubiquitous.

#6

You can use this word to describe something sweet-sounding, for example, music that hits you right in the feelings.
Example: This song is straight mellifluous.

#7

This verb means to confuse someone, or to obscure the meaning of something
Example: The children use emojis on the internet to obfuscate the meaning of their messages from their parents and teachers.

#8

This noun describes the feeling of dissatisfaction arising from being too bored.
Example: I was stuck at home alone and confronted with a gnawing ennui.

#9

This noun describes physical discomfort, uneasiness, pain or a general feeling of being under the weather.
Example: I didn't enjoy that trip, as I suffered from a malaise.

#10

Something brilliantly and excitingly clever or skillful.
Example: We had a scintillating conversation with a talented artist.

Have you ever heard or used these words before? Which ones were new for you? Are going to use any of them? What else would you add to this list?

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