Big Words

I have a friend with whom I often communicate regarding several mutual areas of interest.   She frequently uses "big words."

 Sometimes, I do not know the meaning of the words she uses.   Often, I might have seen the word in print, but have never actually heard it spoken out loud.

For example, she once asked:  "Why do you eschew the dinners?"   I had never heard anyone use the word in a sentence before!

We are more likely to be communicating by email and often working on various projects together.

In an email last night, she used a word to describe me and I did not know its meaning.  I have heard the word before, but was not sure exactly what it meant.

So I looked up the meaning of the word.

Alacrity--- brisk and cheerful readiness, eagerness.

She said:  "You really do take on projects with such alacrity."

I rather like that word and think that it is an accurate description of me.  I tend to be very very task oriented, willing to take on some big ones, and totally dedicated to carrying them out.

But in the case of this particular friend, our projects together tend to take me into the creative realm where I am always more than willing and eager to venture!

So, yes, I think that is a great word.   I am always eager and cheerful and ready to jump into a creative challenge.   (not true of every challenge)   But a creative challenge just takes me over until I get it finished, usually in a very short turnaround time.

Now that I know exactly what the word means,  I might just try using it myself some time!