♫ These Are a Few of My Fav-or-ite Words...♫

Absolutely.

ab·so·lute·ly \ˈab-sə-ˌlüt-lē, ˌab-sə-ˈ\

1 : in an absolute manner or condition —often used as an intensive

Last year, my mother and I were talking on the phone about something she was doing involving networking. She said, "I'm gonna give you a tip. When you're talking to folks that are planning on doing business with you, a good word to use is absolutely."

I laughed. She went on, "I'm serious! When someone asks you a 'yes or no' question, use it! You sound more sure of yourself than if you simply say "yes". Here, ask me a question."

I asked, "Are you going to have that fax sent today?" She responded ever so bubbly, "Aaaabsoutely!" I was actually temporarily convinced she would fax that fictitious document in a timely manner. I was sold.

Since then, the word has grown more powerful to me. When someone uses it, I feel they mean whatever they are referring to.

Absolutely.

♫ These Are a Few of My Fav-or-ite Words...♫

Pristine.

\ˈpris-ˌtēn, pri-ˈstēn

2 a : not spoiled, corrupted, or polluted (as by civilization) : pure {a pristine forest} b : fresh and clean as or as if new {used books in pristine condition}

I first heard this word as a kid during some scandal somewhere in the early to mid 90's in the context of "His once pristine image..."

When I heard this this, I said to myself, "Wow that word just SOUNDS clean." I went and looked it up. That word has caught my attention at every mention ever since.

It just sparkles when I read it. Whenever I speak or hear the word I get the image of the shine on many things that can be shiny.

Pristine*

♫ These Are a Few of My Fav-or-ite Words...♫

Clavicle.

clav·i·cle \ˈkla-vi-kəl\: a bone of the vertebrate pectoral girdle typically serving to link the scapula and sternum —called also collarbone




"ClaaaavviKuuuulll". I just love enunciating that word. I love a defined clavicle on a lady, too. I also happen to think mine is pretty sexy.


[Of course this is an old picture, but it was the only one readily available on the internet that was showing off that area.]

I do believe I adore the word more than the actual bone, though. Clavicle.