Wilfred Funk, a noted lexicographer and dictionary publisher, suggests that the ten most impressive words in the English language. Note their illustrative value:
“Alone” – the bitterest word
“Mother” – the most revered word
“Death” – the most tragic
“Faith” – brings greatest comfort
“Forgotten” – saddest
“Love” – most beautiful
“Revenge” – cruelest
“Friendship” – warmest
“No” – coldest
“Tranquility” – most peaceful
-The Circle
