6:1 Verbose

When and Where I Found It:  I came across this word as I was reading chapter 4 in Word Wise and Content Rich (Fisher & Frey, 2008) in preparation for next week's class.  

What It Means:  Fisher and Frey (2008) use "verbose" as a descriptive word for people who are "too wordy," or who talk too much (p. 61).  The authors use this word to characterize one of the ways vocabulary skills can affect how we are perceived by others.  Dictionary.com supports Fisher and Frey's (2008) definition, as the website defines "verbose" as "characterized by the use of many or too many words."
Verbose. (adj.) In dictionary.com Retrieved from http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/verbose

Level of Familiarity:  Prior to reading this word in the text, I had heard it used in conversation a few times.  Through its contextual use, I had a basic understanding of this word, but I probably could not have provided an accurate definition.  

Do I Want to Know This Word Well and Why?  Yes, I want to know this word well because it can be used as another way to say that someone uses many (or too many) words to communicate.  I feel that this word can be helpful to know, since I have already come across it a few times and have not been completely certain of its correct definition.  Also, as an English major, I like this word and will probably have occasion to use it in the future.  

Do I Think Others Should Know This Word Well...If So, Who and Why?  I think it would be useful for others to know this word, especially if they have heard it used in conversation in the past.  However, I'm sure that many people will never hear this word or want to use it in conversation, so it may not be necessary for everyone to know the word.