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Friday, November 10, 2006

2 Words That Should Be Used More Often

1. smitten - to impress favorably; charm; enamor: "He was smitten by her charms".
I love this word! Just saying it puts that goofy love-struck smile on your face - try it. Mmmm - I'm smitten by this word.

2. behoove- to be worthwhile to, as for personal profit or advantage: "It would behoove you to ask Mommy nicely."
This is one of those great old English/legal-eese sorts of words. It sounds all proper, but the "oo" makes it sort of silly. It's kind of like having Mr. Bean read from the King James.


*thanks to Maggie for the inspiration!

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