When and Where I Found It: I used this word in conversation when I stated that there was an "exorbitant amount" of something. I have used this word in conversation before, and I have also heard others use this word.
What It Means: According to dictionary.com, "exorbitant" means "exceeding the bounds of custom, propriety, or reason, esp. in amount or extent; highly excessive." When I use this word, I think I usually intend it to mean "highly excessive." For example, I told someone that I wrote an "exorbitant amount of comments" on her Facebook wall.
Exorbitant (adj.) In dictionary.com Retrieved from http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/exorbitant
Level of Familiarity: I have used this word previously, and I have heard others use this word in conversation as well. Also, I may have come across this word in the past while reading a book.
Do I Want to Know This Word Well and Why? Yes, I want to know this word well. Since I have used this word multiple times before, I want to be sure that I am using the word correctly.
Do I Think Others Should Know This Word Well...If So, Who and Why? Yes, I think others should know this word well. I have heard others use this word in conversation, so it would be beneficial if everyone knew what this word meant. Also, I'm fairly certain I've seen or heard the word used in advertisements to describe the competitor's "exorbitant prices." Since this word is used rather frequently, I think that everyone should have at least a basic understanding of the word's meaning.
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