132 episodes

In this podcast, we highlight fun but underused words, explain their usage and origin, provide real-life conversational examples for each, and generally have a good time.

Word of the Day Jamie Silva

    • Education
    • 4.3 • 6 Ratings

In this podcast, we highlight fun but underused words, explain their usage and origin, provide real-life conversational examples for each, and generally have a good time.

    Episode 130 - Desultory

    Episode 130 - Desultory

    The final show, can you believe it! 

    • 19 min
    Episode 129 - Interview with a Scrabble Dictionary

    Episode 129 - Interview with a Scrabble Dictionary

    Jack is as full of purpose as he is playable Scrabble words. 
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    Did you know I'm also a professional public speaking coach? Check out my website https://www.silvaspeechcoaching.com/ to learn more and book a free consultation.

    • 17 min
    Episode 128 - Arduous + Herculean

    Episode 128 - Arduous + Herculean

    Luckily, using these words in ordinary conversation is not an arduous task. 
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    Did you know I'm also a professional public speaking coach? Check out my website https://www.silvaspeechcoaching.com/ to learn more and book a free consultation.

    • 12 min
    Episode 127 - Repartee

    Episode 127 - Repartee

    Featuring improvisational impresarios Jack & Kiersten, for whom repartee is practically a way of life. 
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    Did you know I'm also a professional public speaking coach? Check out my website https://www.silvaspeechcoaching.com/ to learn more and book a free consultation.

    • 21 min
    Episode 126 - Anthropomorphize

    Episode 126 - Anthropomorphize

    Using this word could help you appear more charismatic--not to tiger levels maybe, but close. 
    Anthropomorphized animals featured: 
    - Sheldon (and Shelly) 
    - Maximilian Franz Fitzwilliam III. Unlike Sheldon (who's rather shy), Max would be delighted to make your acquaintance, as long as you bring the ginger biscuits. 
    - Andy, Auntie, and Ante Ant 
    - Hobbes of course.
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    Did you know I'm also a professional public speaking coach? Check out my website https://www.silvaspeechcoaching.com/ to learn more and book a free consultation.

    • 20 min
    Episode 125 - Pontificate

    Episode 125 - Pontificate

    Pontificating about cool words is really the whole point of this podcast.
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    Did you know I'm also a professional public speaking coach? Check out my website https://www.silvaspeechcoaching.com/ to learn more and book a free consultation.

    • 22 min

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6 Ratings

6 Ratings

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