I found a new word that I’d like to share with you.
My best friend gave me the first six seasons of the X-Files, so Hubby and I have been watching a few episodes in the evening. We just started Season 4 last night.
We keep the subtitles on, so when Agent Mulder used a word I’d never heard before, I immediately knew how to spell it. I googled the meaning as we continued watching the episode. When Agent Scully used the same word at the end of the episode, I decided that I had to share it.
What is this word fitting of an X-Files episode?
Inveigle.
Merriam-Webster has two definitions for inveigle.
- to win over by wiles: ENTICE
- to acquire by ingenuity or flattery: WANGLE
Inveigle means to entice or wangle (wangle is another good word.) I’m going to try to add these words to my vocabulary. They’re fun to say.
Remember, the words are out there.