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The English language is a treasure trove of peculiar pronunciation rules and vocabulary borrowed from diverse languages. Here’s a curated list of 20 odd English words.
1. Erinaceous
Resembling a hedgehog
2. LamprophonyThe quality of having a loud and clear voice
3. DeponeTo give evidence or testify under oath
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A small decorative item or trinket
5. FloccinaucinihilipilificationThe act of judging something as worthless. Correct pronunciation derived from Latin: flock?-nows?-n?k?l?-p?l?-f?k-ation.
6. InaniloquentRelating to meaningless or idle chatter
7. LimeranceA scientific endeavor to understand the essence of romantic love.
8. MesonoxianAssociated with or occurring at midnight
9. MungoSomeone who scavenges through garbage to find valuable items
10. NihilarianAn individual who handles matters of little significance (pronounce the ‘h’ as a ‘k’).
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11. Nudiustertian
Refers to the day preceding yesterday
12. Phenakism
The act of deceit or trickery
13. Pronk
Someone who is feeble-minded or lacks wisdom
14. Pulveratricious
Dusted over or layered with fine particles
15. Rastaquouere
An individual who strives to ascend socially
16. Scopperloit
Boisterous or unruly behavior
17. Selcouth
Unusual, extraordinary, or wondrous. For instance: The List Universe is a truly selcouth site!
18. Tyrotoxism
Poisoning caused by consuming cheese
19. Widdiful
A person who merits execution by hanging
20. Zabernism
The misuse of military authority or power. It’s only a matter of time before this term pops up in the comments.
