You see, fancy words that make you sound like an ass are all around you. And it’s time you know so you can stop using them. This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been ...

150 Big Words That Will Make You Sound Fancy and Smart—and What They Mean originally appeared on Parade. By age 20, the average American will have learned around 42,000 words.

I wish journalists would heed the advice in “The Elements of Style,” Strunk and White’s classic book on writing, which includes “avoid fancy words.” Despite this sound advice ...

Continuing to learn and keep your mind sharp can help your brain stay healthy as you age. Plus, it's just fun to whip some of these fancy words out at parties to see if anyone else knows what you ...