An Intellectual's Guide To Alternative Diction

Part Two

Taciturn in place of Quiet
Tangible in place of Real
Tantamount in place of Equivalent
Tautology in place of Repetition
Taxonomy in place of Classification
Teetotaler in place of Non-Drinker
Temblor in place of Earthquake
Temerity in place of Boldness
Tenacious in place of Stubborn
Tenet in place of Principle
Tenuous in place of Insubstantial
Tete-a-tete in place of Face-to-Face
Titillating in place of Exciting
Toothsome in place of Appealing
Torpor in place of Inactivity
Transgression in place of Violation
Trenchant in place of Keen
Trifling in place of Insignificant
Tumultuous in place of Chaotic
Tutelage in place of Protection
Upbraided in place of Criticized
Vanguard in place of Forefront
Vexation in place of Irritation
Vivacious in place of Spirited

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

A New Point of View

When I started to write in my English and History classes, I recognized that I was writing a mediocre and very confusing paper. Mr. Metropolis encouraged me to write very straight forward and simple essay. I will try to do that from now on.
The reason why I am writing this post is to make everyone alert about the fact that even if your essays and papers look very sophisticated, it does not mean it is "A" quality. The main "theme" of a "A" quality paper is wealth of knowledge and the understanding of the materials learned in class. That does not mean you have to include words that require a dictionary to understand.
What I have learned from my high school learning is that the more straight forward and cleaner it is, the better the essay. This is not always the case, but generally, it is the best way to write one.
Although I do have a handicap of some sort (because English is not my first language), I still try to get rid of that handicap to be treated like everyone else in the school, grade-wise.
You can probably consider this a informative rant. I am trying to let everyone in the Etudiant as well as the people who read the Etudiant to understand the true meaning of a well thought out essay.
A paper may contain 40 pages worth of information, but if they are out of order and very hard to read. Such as Walden... (no offense to anyone who enjoyed and understood the book) No one will understand, fully, of the meanings.
Now, if a paper had 20 pages worth of information, and it was well thought out and planned accordingly. The paper will probably be easier to read and much more straight forward. This does not mean it has to so straight forward that it punches you in the face. It means that it has to be clear enough for the reader to get a glimpse of what you are saying without thinking twice.

By the way, if I make any grammatical errors, punctuation errors, or any kind of a English error in any of my writing. Please notify me in the Comments. I will be glad to know what errors I have made and will take no offense to any helpful comments. It is because I am still learning about the English writing style and want to improve. If anyone reading my posts sees any error, please feel free to comment. Thank you :).

Grammar Nazis Sentenced To Probation

PHOENIX (AP) — When it comes to marking up historic signs, good grammar is a bad defense.

Two self-styled vigilantes against typos who defaced a more than 60-year-old, hand-painted sign at Grand Canyon National Park were sentenced to probation and banned from national parks for a year.

Jeff Deck and Benjamin Herson pleaded guilty Aug. 11 for the damage done March 28 at the park's Desert View Watchtower. The sign was made by Mary Elizabeth Jane Colter, the architect who designed the rustic 1930s watchtower and other Grand Canyon-area landmarks.

Deck and Herson, both 28, toured the United States this spring, wiping out errors on government and private signs. They were interviewed by NPR and the Chicago Tribune, which called them "a pair of Kerouacs armed with Sharpies and erasers and righteous indignation."

I remember reading about these guys somewhere. Deck is from Somerville. These guys are crazy, but well-intentioned.