Ten unusual English words that will add zest to your speech

Many people think that they speak English like native speakers, but sometimes this is far from the case! TimeOfIndia offers to learn 10 interesting words that will help diversify your speech and will sound like native speakers.

Torrential

The word torrential refers to something extremely strong or intense and is used to describe "heavy rain." Only native speakers use the word torrential, while others simply say heavy or violent rain.

• Example: Torrential rains caused flooding in the city.

candy

Word dulcet (pleasant, sweet) sounds pretty and pleases the ear.

• Example: Mina's dulcet voice puts the baby to sleep within minutes.

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primordial

The word primordial defines that which has existed since the beginning of time.

• Example: Scientists have always tried to discern the primordial signs of life on Earth (Scientists have always tried to discern the primordial signs of life on Earth).

Ineffective

Ineffectable (inexpressible) is used when something is difficult to express in words.

• Example: The beauty of Amravati sunsets is truly ineffable.

Prosaic

The word prosaic is one of those words that are simple, bland, unoriginal, and just not very well thought out.

• Example: After years of adventure, returning to a prosaic office job felt dull (After many years of adventure, returning to a prosaic office job seemed boring to me).

Impediment

The word impediment means hindrance or hindrance in doing something.

• Example: His speech impediment hindered his public speaking progress and oration (His speech impediment prevented him from progressing in public speaking, as well as oratory).

Eregious

The word egregious expresses something that is simply shocking and terrifying.

• Example: His egregious disregard for other people's feelings will lead to his downfall.

self-sacrifice

The word abnegation means a categorical denial of something. It is used to denote someone's renunciation of the world.

• Example: His abnegation of the material is a lesson for all.

accentuate

The word accentuate means to make something more noticeable and outstanding in someone's eyes.

• Example: The photograph seemed to accentuate his large nose (The photograph seemed to deliberately emphasize how big his nose was).

Bedevil

The word bedevil (to torment) is used if someone is causing a lot of trouble for someone or even persecuting and tormenting them because of something.

• Example: Her thoughts continued to bedevil her (Her thoughts continued to torment her).