Sunday, November 16, 2008

An Intellectual's Guide To Alternative Diction

An Intellectual’s Guide To Alternative Diction

By Glen Maganzini

Harangue in place of Scolding
Harbinger in place of Forerunner
Haute Couture
in place of Highest Style
Hegemony
in place of Influence
Heinous
in place of Evil
Herculean
in place of Powerful
Hotspur
in place of Impulsive Person
Ignominious
in place of Disgraceful
Imbibe
in place of Drink
Imbroglio
in place of Entanglement
Imbue
in place of Saturate
Immolate
in place of Kill
Imparity
in place of Inequality
Impasse
in place of Stalemate
Imperative
in place of Essential
Impertinent/Insolent
in place of Rude
Impervious
in place of Unchanging
Impetuous
in place of Impulsive
Implore
in place of Plead
Incessant
in place of Continuous
Inchoate
in place of Incomplete
Incognito
in place of Unknown
Indolent
in place of Lazy
Inimical
in place of Harmful
Intransigent
in place of Uncompromising
Jejune
in place of Immature
Jocund
in place of Cheery
Lambaste
in place of Reprimand
Lethargic
in place of Sluggish
Lothario
in place of Seducer
Malinger
in place of
Pretender

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