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The Words Americans Use to Make Themselves Seem Smarter

Many people think that a complex vocabulary is a sign of intelligence. Americans have different habits around word use and different perceptions of what words are used and when. Context matters when it comes to the use of complex words, but the words themselves matter too. The team at Preply surveyed Americans on the topic of complex words to find out which words they think sound intelligent, when they use big words, and how they feel when others use them.

The Words Americans Use to Make Themselves Seem Smarter

How the English Language Spread


Today, English is the international language and it is prevalent everywhere. But this wasn't always the case. We can owe the spread of English to the British, who eventually spread everywhere during the age of exploration. It was called the age of exploration due to the presence of ships and the motive of embarking on journeys to discover areas around the globe, one by one.


Thus, British colonisation began and the spread of the English language as well as culture became certain. Other than that, English itself as a language has origins in many words. It takes up words from many languages, and we can call this too, a result of a number of cultures and countries mixing together during colonisation and even before that, where the basic English words come from, that is, the Latin language.



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Boost Your Vocabulary With These 19 New Words

 Are you a wordsmith or an absolute litterateur? Do you find yourself jotting down new words along with their meanings, in a traditional or digital notebook? Even if you are not much of a language enthusiast, there's always something to learn and invest in your knowledge bank. So brace yourselves to add a couple of words to your vocabulary treasure chest.

First of all, why should you learn more words? Let's catch up with the benefits of increasing and improving your vocabulary. Knowing more words will obviously make it easier for you to read more difficult texts, whether that's in a book or online, or basically anywhere. Your abstract thinking skills will also benefit from it, as we view the world with the knowledge we already have. Whether you know it or not, you are always subconsciously associating whatever you experience with words and facts you already know.

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Some Helpful Phrases to Use At Work

We use words all the time to communicate our thoughts and express our emotions. Words matter, but not just in daily usage and informal situations. You tell your mom and dad that you love them you enquire your friend about their day, you even talk to your pet dog when you feel like it, and every time you use words with care and love. So you Your choice of words is equally important at work!

How you interact with your co-workers and employer, tells a lot about you. Sometimes, you may have an informal way of interaction with your fellows at work, but with people whom you barely know and are not frank with, it gets kind of tricky as to what you should say to them or how you should ask them about something. If you think of all the scenarios at your workplace, the most ambiguous situation is that when you are in a meeting, and you disagree with someone. How will you discuss your opinions with them in a manner that does not offend them?

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