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Top 10 Words to Add to Your Vocabulary to Sound Smarter
Sep 7, 2025
Want to level up your vocabulary and impress everyone with your speech? In this video, we reveal the top 10 words you can add to your everyday vocabulary to sound smarter, more confident, and articulate. 💡 What you’ll learn in this video: Powerful words that elevate your communication instantly How to use these words naturally in conversations Tips to remember and apply new vocabulary effortlessly Secrets to sounding knowledgeable without overcomplicating things Whether you’re preparing for interviews, presentations, or casual conversations, these words will give you a professional and intelligent edge.
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You know those moments when someone
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speaks and every word just lands? It's
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not about them sounding like a walking
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dictionary. It's about them choosing
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words that hit the mark, carry weight,
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and make them sound composed and
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intelligent without trying too hard. The
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truth is, powerful words don't have to
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be complicated. Hello, welcome to our
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channel, Top 10s You Should Know. Today,
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we're diving into 10 words you can add
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to your vocabulary right now that will
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make you sound smarter, sharper, and
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more confident. And we're not just going
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to define them. We'll explore how to use
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them, when to use them, and why they
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work. By the end, you'll have a set of
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tools that make people think they really
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know what they're talking about.
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Let's get started. One, articulate.
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To be articulate is not just to speak,
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it's to speak well. It's when your words
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are clear, structured, and easy to
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understand, even when the topic is
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complex. Saying, "She's very articulate
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is high praise because it means she
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doesn't just know things, she knows how
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to explain them." You can use it in a
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professional setting. He's articulate in
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presenting his ideas or even socially,
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like complimenting someone's clarity in
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storytelling. The beauty of this word is
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that it doesn't just describe what
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someone says, but how they say it. When
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you call someone articulate, you're
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saying their communication is a skill in
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itself. Adding this to your vocabulary
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also makes you more aware of your own
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communication because once you know the
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word, you start aiming to embody it. And
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when you use it in conversation, it
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subtly signals that you value clarity
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and precision in speech. Two, nuance.
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Nuance is about the small details that
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make a big difference. It's when
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something isn't black or white. It has
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shades, subtleties, and layers. For
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example, the actor brought a nuance to
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the role that made it unforgettable.
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This word works beautifully when you
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want to show that you appreciate
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complexity and don't jump to
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oversimplified conclusions.
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Using nuance in conversation tells
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people you can see beyond the obvious,
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that you're not quick to judge without
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understanding the finer points. In
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debates, presentations, or even personal
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relationships, it helps to acknowledge
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nuance because it shows emotional
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intelligence and maturity. The world
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isn't always straightforward, and nuance
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is your way of saying, "I understand
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that." It's also a word that makes you
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sound like you've thought deeply about a
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topic because you're literally
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highlighting that there are more angles
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than most people see. Three, pragmatic.
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Being pragmatic means being practical
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and resultsoriented.
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Focusing on what works, not just what
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sounds good. You could say her approach
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to solving problems is very pragmatic,
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and it would convey that she's grounded
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in reality and avoids getting lost in
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idealism.
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This word is especially useful in
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workplace discussions because it shows
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you're not just about big dreams. You
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know how to turn them into actionable
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steps. Pragmatic people cut through
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noise, avoid unnecessary drama, and deal
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with problems head on. The word itself
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signals wisdom because it frames
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practicality as a deliberate smart
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choice rather than a lack of ambition.
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When you use pragmatic in conversation,
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you also invite others to think more
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clearly about their approach. It's a
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subtle leadership move. And the best
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part, it works in both professional and
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personal contexts.
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Four, cognizant. To be cognizant of
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something is to be fully aware of it.
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Not just in passing, but consciously
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attentive. For example, I'm cognizant of
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the risks involved, but I believe the
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benefits outweigh them. This word
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elevates your speech instantly because
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it shows deliberate awareness. It's
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often used in decision-m contexts,
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whether you're cognizant of legal
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implications, market trends, or
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someone's feelings.
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The difference between aware and
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cognizant is depth. Being aware means
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you know something exists, while being
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cognizant means you actively keep it in
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mind when making choices. Using it makes
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you sound deliberate, thoughtful, and
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responsible.
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Five, ambiguous. Ambiguous means open to
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more than one interpretation. unclear,
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uncertain, or not specific. For example,
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his answer was ambiguous. I couldn't
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tell if he was agreeing or disagreeing.
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Using this word can help you highlight
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where clarity is lacking, whether it's
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in instructions, contracts, or
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conversations. It's particularly
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effective in negotiations or team
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settings, because pointing out ambiguity
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prevents misunderstandings before they
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happen. The word makes you sound precise
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because you're addressing vagueness
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directly and people respect those who
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bring clarity. Six, juxtapose. To
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juxtapose is to place two things side by
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side for contrast. You might say, "The
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artist juxtaposed bright colors with
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dark themes to make a statement." This
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word signals that you see patterns and
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contrasts others might miss. It's
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perfect in discussions about art,
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culture, ideas, or strategies.
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Juxtaposing isn't just about pointing
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out differences. It's about creating
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meaning through them. Using it shows
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intellectual curiosity and the ability
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to think in layers. Seven, ubiquitous.
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Ubiquitous means something is
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everywhere, seemingly all at once.
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Smartphones are ubiquitous in modern
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society is a simple example. Using this
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word gives your speech a broader, almost
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global perspective. It's especially
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useful in conversations about trends,
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technology, and culture because it lets
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you express scale and commonality in a
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single word. Instead of saying
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everywhere, you're adding a layer of
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sophistication that paints a vivid
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picture. Eight, dichotomy. A dichotomy
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is a division between two contrasting
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things that are entirely different in
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nature. You could say there's a
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dichotomy between his public image and
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his private life. Using this word makes
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you sound analytical because it shows
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you can break down complexity into
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distinct parts. It's powerful in
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discussions where you're comparing
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opposing forces, logic versus emotion,
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tradition versus innovation, freedom
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versus security. This word suggests
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you're thinking deeply about contrasts,
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not just noting them. Nine, mitigate. To
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mitigate means to reduce the severity or
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impact of something. You might say, "We
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took measures to mitigate the damage
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from the storm."
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This word is professional,
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solutionoriented, and proactive. It's
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especially valuable in business,
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riskmanagement, or even personal
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problem-solving discussions. Mitigate
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doesn't just mean fixing something. It's
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about preventing it from getting worse.
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It's a word of responsibility, and
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people notice that. 10. Epiphany. An
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epiphany is a sudden realization or
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insight, that aha moment when everything
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clicks. I had an epiphany about my
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career path. sounds far more powerful
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than I realized I should change jobs.
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This word adds emotional depth to your
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storytelling because it marks a turning
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point. People lean in when they hear
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about someone's epiphany. It's a moment
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of connection, vulnerability, and
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transformation.
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And there you have it, 10 powerful words
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that can instantly elevate your
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conversations. But here's the thing most
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people get wrong when they start
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learning new vocabulary. They try to
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sprinkle big, impressive words into
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every sentence just to sound smart. And
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while that might work in a high school
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essay, in real life it often backfires.
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Why? Because communication isn't about
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showing off what you know. It's about
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making sure the other person connects
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with your message. True verbal
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intelligence isn't measured by how
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complicated your words are, but by how
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precisely you choose them. And remember,
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communication is a living skill. The
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more you practice, the more naturally it
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flows. Over time, you won't have to try
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to sound smart. You'll simply be someone
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who speaks with precision, authority,
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and warmth. So, keep learning, keep
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expanding your mental library, and keep
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speaking with intention. Remember, it's
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not about stuffing fancy vocabulary into
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every sentence. It's about choosing
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words that fit the moment, enhance
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clarity, and make your message land with
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impact. Which of these words will you
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start using this week? Let us know in
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the comments. And as always, keep
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learning, keep growing, and keep
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speaking with purpose.