Welcome to the site for the coolest words found in the English language. If you know of any cool words that are not already on this site be sure to submit them. While you are here please take the time to vote on the words and leave your comments.

Prestidigitation

This means the performance of magic. It is a pretty cool word that a lot of people don't know.

 

Obfuscation

Obfuscation is when you intentionally make something more complicated than it needs to be. The word is often used in the phrase "Eschew obfuscation" which basically means to avoid confusion. Ironic huh?

 

Chimera

A chimera in mythology was a fire breathing animal that was a combination of parts from different creatures. Now it can be used to describe something with disparate parts. Or in a literal sense in modern genetics.

 

Juggernaut

A juggernaut is a massive unstoppable force that crushes everything in its path, so that is pretty cool.

 

Spelunking

This is one of those words that is just fun to say. Spelunking is the sport of cave diving. So not only it is a cool word it is also the word for something cool.

 

Salacious

This word is a little spicy, but it is good to know. It means something that is sexually appealing. It can also refer to someone who is lustful or lewd.

 

Nemesis

This is a pretty common word but it is so cool. I means more than just a person's enemy. It is like your worst enemy, your opposite who is always trying to foil your plans. It also makes a cool name for s Star Trek movie!

 

Officious

An officious is someone who offers there help when it is not needed and has not even been asked for.

 

Lexicon

This word has to be on this site. It can simply mean a dictionary but is can also be a group of words used for something particular or by certain people. Lexicon can also be used to refer to the words a person knows. How big is your lexicon?

 

Cornucopia

This words is much cooler sounding word when you want to describe something that is in abundance. It also is associated with a horn shape overflowing with food.

 
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