All is not what you think. Apparently, the New York Times, bastion of the English language, writes above the comprehension level of some of its readers. As a result, the paper has integrated an instant dictionary feature for online readers to reference words that they don’t know.
The following link takes you to a list of the top 50 words looked up by readers:
Quite frankly, I was appalled by the list. Several of the words are part of my common vocabulary. I define “common vocabulary” as “words that I don’t pull out to knock your socks off or put you in your place”!
So I wonder – how many of the words on the list are part of your common vocabulary?
Thanks to my friend, Lynne, for posting this link on her Facebook page!
honestly … none. But that shouldn't surprise you too much.
That made me laugh.
actually, I do know a couple words … overhaul is one I use regularly. A couple I have heard of but don't know what they mean. I am just not as well schooled as others. lol