Words are interesting and can actually be pretty awesome! In some cases, words are used to paint an image for a reader without using actual pictures. Words can also be used to emphasize a point. My favorite use of words is the former reason... Certain lyricists, like Oscar Hammerstein of the highly acclaimed Rodgers & Hammerstein duo, are able to incorporate such strange or seemingly-irrelevant words to paint images throughout a song. For example, Hammerstein uses the word "Whippoorwill" (a bird) in the song "Cockeyed Optimist." This funny word elicits in the minds of listeners the image of a cute little bird which helps portray the message of this optimistic song.
Some of my favorite words include squish, whimsy, whippersnapper, and yipperdoodle (even though I'm quite certain that one's not really a word...).
The only circumstance I can think of in which I dislike the use of words is when people constantly speak negatively or carelessly. I think in that case, it's better just to keep the good old orifice shut, as Ms. Reilmann would say!
Update: Tengo que añadir "pantalones" a la lista de mis palabras favoritas, aunque es Español. :) ¡Bien hecho si tú comprendiste este!
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