The Stench, Smell, and Aroma of Words

LaVerne S. (United States of America)
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  1. sniff
    perceive by inhaling through the nose
    Being a lifelong learner and lover of language, I decided to explore the semantic landscape and “sniff” out the perfect antonym.
  2. confuse
    mistake one thing for another
    I did NOT want to confuse her with the FACTS.”
  3. connotation
    an idea that is implied or suggested
    Therefore, you can use smell as a metaphor for the different connotations or emotional meanings that words possess.
  4. aroma
    any property detected by the sense of smell
    "The Stench, Smell, and Aroma of Words."
  5. stench
    a distinctive odor that is offensively unpleasant
    "The Stench, Smell, and Aroma of Words."
  6. rant
    talk at length in a noisy, excited, or angry manner
    …And then the verbal fight started …
    • At the end of her 405 word rave, rant, reply she stated: “I know that you just called me a liar and you owe me an apology?”
  7. evoke
    call forth, as an emotion, feeling, or response
    Mr/Madam Toastmaster, fellow Toastmasters, and guests, that was perfect because three weeks ago, I came up with a compelling idea: In the same way that certain smells can evoke strong emotional reactions, certain words can have a similar impact on us.
  8. rave
    talk in a noisy, excited, or declamatory manner
    …And then the verbal fight started …
    • At the end of her 405 word rave, rant, reply she stated: “I know that you just called me a liar and you owe me an apology?”
  9. diffuse
    spread out; not concentrated in one place
    • I then thought I’d infuse some creative humor to diffuse the situation and change her perspective.
  10. pretentious
    creating an appearance of importance or distinction
    Well, that’s that’s just a pompous, pretentious lie.
  11. colleague
    an associate that one works with
    • Once upon a time, I emailed a colleague about an important matter, and I copied another colleague who had a need to know.
  12. metaphor
    a figure of speech that suggests a non-literal similarity
    Therefore, you can use smell as a metaphor for the different connotations or emotional meanings that words possess.
  13. accord
    concurrence of opinion
    It's that crucial element of INTENT–according to !
    • And according to Dictionary.com, a “lie” is “a false statement made with deliberate intent to deceive; an intentional untruth; a falsehood.”
  14. persist
    refuse to stop
    • Her perception persisted.
  15. provoke
    provide the needed stimulus for
    • I was provoked when NTK replied to me only with: “I know that.
  16. include
    have as a part; be made up out of
    Lo and behold, the results included this comic strip entitled “Muffins!” by vexedrebel on Bitstrip.com.
  17. compelling
    capable of arousing and holding the attention
    Mr/Madam Toastmaster, fellow Toastmasters, and guests, that was perfect because three weeks ago, I came up with a compelling idea: In the same way that certain smells can evoke strong emotional reactions, certain words can have a similar impact on us.
  18. summary
    a brief statement that presents the main points
    And just like Charles Dicken's Tale of Two Cities:
    o It was the best of times,
    it was the worst of times,
    it was the age of wisdom,
    it was the age of foolishness,
    • I re-scripted the dialogue from the previous emails into four ACTs, and included a plot summary and analysis.
  19. crucial
    of extreme importance; vital to the resolution of a crisis
    It's that crucial element of INTENT–according to !
    • And according to Dictionary.com, a “lie” is “a false statement made with deliberate intent to deceive; an intentional untruth; a falsehood.”
  20. perspective
    a way of regarding situations or topics
    • I then thought I’d infuse some creative humor to diffuse the situation and change her perspective.
  21. compel
    force somebody to do something
    Mr/Madam Toastmaster, fellow Toastmasters, and guests, that was perfect because three weeks ago, I came up with a compelling idea: In the same way that certain smells can evoke strong emotional reactions, certain words can have a similar impact on us.
  22. joint
    junction by which parts or objects are linked together
    • I know, first hand, that one smelly word can sure stink up the joint.
  23. neutral
    having no personal preference
    Smells neutral to me.
  24. outcome
    something that results
    • NTK replied to all, but she included an incorrect number that could affect the outcome.
  25. deceive
    cause someone to believe an untruth
    It's that crucial element of INTENT–according to !
    • And according to Dictionary.com, a “lie” is “a false statement made with deliberate intent to deceive; an intentional untruth; a falsehood.”
  26. deliberate
    carefully thought out in advance
    It's that crucial element of INTENT–according to !
    • And according to Dictionary.com, a “lie” is “a false statement made with deliberate intent to deceive; an intentional untruth; a falsehood.”
  27. creative
    having the ability or power to invent or make something
    • I then thought I’d infuse some creative humor to diffuse the situation and change her perspective.
  28. quest
    the act of searching for something
    I began my quest at Thesaurus.com.
  29. communicate
    transfer to another
    • The motivational speaker, Tony Robbins, said: “To effectively communicate, we must realize that we are all different in the way we perceive the world and use this understanding as a guide to our communication with others.”
  30. perception
    the process of becoming aware through the senses
    • Her perception persisted.
  31. definition
    a brief explanation of the meaning of a word or phrase
    I sent her the definitions of 'untruth' and 'lie' along with a detailed explanation of how and why they are different.
  32. search
    look or seek
    So I searched Google Images for the phrase “words smell.”
  33. image
    a visual representation produced on a surface
    ‘ Last Friday, I tried to find the perfect image to go with that strange speech title.
  34. impact
    the striking of one body against another
    Mr/Madam Toastmaster, fellow Toastmasters, and guests, that was perfect because three weeks ago, I came up with a compelling idea: In the same way that certain smells can evoke strong emotional reactions, certain words can have a similar impact on us.
  35. reaction
    an idea evoked by some experience
    Mr/Madam Toastmaster, fellow Toastmasters, and guests, that was perfect because three weeks ago, I came up with a compelling idea: In the same way that certain smells can evoke strong emotional reactions, certain words can have a similar impact on us.
  36. affect
    have an influence upon
    • NTK replied to all, but she included an incorrect number that could affect the outcome.
  37. analysis
    abstract separation of something into its various parts
    And just like Charles Dicken's Tale of Two Cities:
    o It was the best of times,
    it was the worst of times,
    it was the age of wisdom,
    it was the age of foolishness,
    • I re-scripted the dialogue from the previous emails into four ACTs, and included a plot summary and analysis.
  38. perceive
    become aware of through the senses
    • The motivational speaker, Tony Robbins, said: “To effectively communicate, we must realize that we are all different in the way we perceive the world and use this understanding as a guide to our communication with others.”
  39. capture
    seize as if by hunting, snaring, or trapping
    So, I apologized for hurting her feelings, told her that was not my intent, and then I searched for the perfect quote to capture the lesson.
  40. wave
    (physics) a movement up and down or back and forth
    There are two muffins with heat waves rising from their muffin tops.
  41. realize
    be fully aware or cognizant of
    • The motivational speaker, Tony Robbins, said: “To effectively communicate, we must realize that we are all different in the way we perceive the world and use this understanding as a guide to our communication with others.”
  42. communication
    the activity of conveying information
    • The motivational speaker, Tony Robbins, said: “To effectively communicate, we must realize that we are all different in the way we perceive the world and use this understanding as a guide to our communication with others.”
  43. element
    a substance that cannot be separated into simpler substances
    It's that crucial element of INTENT–according to !
    • And according to Dictionary.com, a “lie” is “a false statement made with deliberate intent to deceive; an intentional untruth; a falsehood.”
  44. distinction
    a discrimination between things as different
    • The distinction between an UNTRUTH and a LIE and is like the difference between MANSLAUGHTER and MURDER!
  45. possess
    have ownership of
    Therefore, you can use smell as a metaphor for the different connotations or emotional meanings that words possess.
  46. previous
    just preceding something else in time or order
    And just like Charles Dicken's Tale of Two Cities:
    o It was the best of times,
    it was the worst of times,
    it was the age of wisdom,
    it was the age of foolishness,
    • I re-scripted the dialogue from the previous emails into four ACTs, and included a plot summary and analysis.
  47. title
    the name of a work of art or literary composition
    ‘ Last Friday, I tried to find the perfect image to go with that strange speech title.
  48. opposite
    being directly across from each other
    What’s the opposite of “FACTS?”
  49. complete
    having all necessary qualities
    So I completed my reply: “But you ARE confusing her with “UNTRUTHS.”
  50. similar
    having the same or nearly the same characteristics
    Mr/Madam Toastmaster, fellow Toastmasters, and guests, that was perfect because three weeks ago, I came up with a compelling idea: In the same way that certain smells can evoke strong emotional reactions, certain words can have a similar impact on us.
Created on Thu Feb 16 15:37:43 EST 2012

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