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