A list of short, obscure, yet concise words

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Hello teachers,

In an attempt to enhance my writing, I am looking for a particular kinds of words, those which are short, obscure, yet incredibly concise. For example, 'tact' 'lithe' 'per' etc. The shorter the words are, the better, as I dislike words which are long and convoluted.

Thank you.

Philip · Accepted Answer

I'm not sure that "obscure" words will necessarily enhance your writing.  You might try consulting a thesaurus to find synonyms for any "convoluted" words you are tempted to use.

Anonymous · Answer

pat - That's the pat answer, but if you take other factors into consideration...

fix - The fix is in.

nix - Nix to that.

dip - We'll have to dip into the kitty to cover that.

cop - I want to cop a plea.

zip - I want some zip in your work on this project.

zap - Zap that. It doesn't work.

jot - Jot that down.

tut - Tut, that's no excuse man.

bit - A little bit more.

fob - I'll try to fob that off on him.

lob - Lob that over to me.

sap - Don't be a sap.

AlpheccaStars · Answer

Anonymous those which are short, obscure, yet incredibly concise.

Do you mean something like this?

The lewd cad gypped the cops and hied apace. He's on the lam in leys and bogs.

Philip · Answer

AlpheccaStarsDo you mean something like this?The lewd cad gypped the cops and hied apace. He's on the lam in leys and bogs.

I certainly hope not! Great iambs, but just a tad shy of pentameter.

AlpheccaStars · Answer

Philipa tad shy of pentameter.

Egads! Another labyrinthine stipulation!

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