| Word | sesquipedalianism |
|---|---|
| Definition | n. The practice of using long and obscure words. |
| Sentence | Paul Snyder first became interested in inner worlds and alternate dimensions as a means of escaping the social stigma of his childhood sesquipedalianism. |
| Source | Mindhacker, p. viii |
Tags: language::english, topic::vocabulary
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