I am currently reading a dictionary. Don't worry, I'm not one of those crazies who decide to read the entire OED. It's called The Bibliophile's Dictionary and it's full of fun words for bookworms and word nerds like me. It's organized by topics and it includes examples of the words being used in literary works. Here are a few of my favorites, with shortened definitions (you're welcome):
reticent: reserved in speech; inclined to be silent (this is my favorite word for describing my personality when I meet new people)
sesquipedalian: given to using long words (I hope I'm not the only one who finds this funny)
magnanimous: noble and generous in spirit
avarice: greed
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