Author Topic: How big is your vocabulary? (Read 27009 times)

Carl Kraeff (Second Chance) · « **Reply #45 on:** January 31, 2013, 05:53:57 PM »

38,500.

TheMathematician · « **Reply #46 on:** February 03, 2013, 03:35:23 PM »

The max score is 45 000 words, i just chose all of them to see what they are saying is the max

Tikhon.of.Colorado · « **Reply #47 on:** February 03, 2013, 04:20:42 PM »

I lost interest before I could finish the test.

Fr.Aidan · « **Reply #48 on:** February 03, 2013, 07:58:22 PM »

37,500. I am embarrassed. But then again, what do you expect of someone who is a Warned Person?

http://testyourvocab.com/?r=2378103

Deborah · « **Reply #49 on:** February 05, 2013, 07:09:36 AM »

35,400

Asteriktos · « **Reply #50 on:** February 05, 2013, 07:20:55 AM »

My wounded pride keeps letting a certain idea be entertained in my mind, albeit briefly and it's quickly dismissed: that you all are just cheating.

Kerdy · « **Reply #51 on:** February 05, 2013, 08:58:06 AM »

How many words are in the dictionary?

Asteriktos · « **Reply #52 on:** February 05, 2013, 08:59:28 AM »

"The Second Edition of the 20-volume Oxford English Dictionary contains full entries for 171,476 words in current use, and 47,156 obsolete words. To this may be added around 9,500 derivative words included as subentries."

-- Source

I guess that's as good an answer as any...?

Carl Kraeff (Second Chance) · « **Reply #53 on:** February 05, 2013, 11:51:02 AM »

Quote from: Fr.Aidan on February 03, 2013, 07:58:22 PM

37,500. I am embarrassed. But then again, what do you expect of someone who is a Warned Person?

http://testyourvocab.com/?r=2378103

No excuses Father!

I have been warned and I scored 38,500, which is nothing to rave about, but the words that I missed are so rare in my readings that I am fine with my score.

dcommini · « **Reply #54 on:** February 05, 2013, 01:56:44 PM »

42,900... beat my brother

Fr.Aidan · « **Reply #55 on:** February 05, 2013, 06:41:40 PM »

Now I really feel subintellectual. But happy for you and the other people smarter than me.

May you use your gifts to the glory and praise of God!

choy · « **Reply #56 on:** February 05, 2013, 08:37:49 PM »

Quote from: Michał Kalina on November 24, 2012, 01:48:19 PM

I'm to embarrassed.

*too

Unless there is some humor intended here

Apostolos · « **Reply #57 on:** February 06, 2013, 10:14:04 AM »

17,200 words

dcommini · « **Reply #58 on:** February 06, 2013, 04:39:27 PM »

Quote from: Fr.Aidan on February 05, 2013, 06:41:40 PM

Now I really feel subintellectual. But happy for you and the other people smarter than me.

May you use your gifts to the glory and praise of God!

Don't feel too subintellectual, I'm a native English speaker and I went to private schools throughout my life. I do envy others that can speak more than one language fluently; I can speak a little of different languages, but none fluently and two only enough to get by in dire situations...

And once I figure out what my gifts are I'll be sure to use them to praise God.

Shiny · « **Reply #59 on:** February 06, 2013, 04:43:13 PM »

I think my vocabulary has considerably declined over the years since I have worked in the corporate world.

Too much doublespeak and euphemisms, sadly.

Carl Kraeff (Second Chance) · « **Reply #60 on:** February 06, 2013, 04:52:21 PM »

Quote from: Achronos on February 06, 2013, 04:43:13 PM

I think my vocabulary has considerably declined over the years since I have worked in the corporate world.

Too much doublespeak and euphemisms, sadly.

No, your problem is that you re disrespecting Cleveland. FYI, Cleveland is 30 miles north of Akron; the hometown of Father George; the home of Soap Box Derby; and the former Rubber Capital of the World. Here is more info:

Airships, blimps, dirigibles, and zeppelins have been manufactured at the Goodyear Airdock since World War II.

The Goodyear Polymer and National Polymer Innovation Centers are on the University of Akron campus which anchors the Polymer Valley and is home to the Archives of the History of American Psychology.

Akron also headquartered the National Marble Tournament, Professional Bowlers Association, and Women's Professional Mud Wrestling.

Home to employers such as Summa, GOJO Industries, FirstMerit Bank, and FirstEnergy, it is listed by Newsweek as one of ten Information Age high tech havens.

Awarded by the National Civic League and National Arbor Day Foundation, it was named one of the world's most livable cities.

The All-American Soapbox Derby, WGC-Bridgestone Invitational, National Hamburger Festival, Founders Day (Alcoholics Anonymous), and Road Runner Akron Marathon are annually hosted by the city which is a venue for some events of the 2014 Gay Games.

Tourist attractions include Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, Cuyahoga Valley National Park, and Lock 3 Park where the American Marble & Toy Manufacturing Company once stood.

Shiny · « **Reply #61 on:** February 06, 2013, 04:56:44 PM »

It is also home to the Cleveland Browns, the factory of sadness.

But was your post Poe's Law in effect?

orthonorm · « **Reply #62 on:** February 06, 2013, 05:19:10 PM »

Quote from: Achronos on February 06, 2013, 04:56:44 PM

It is also home to the Cleveland Browns, the factory of sadness.

But was your post Poe's Law in effect?

Cleveland sucks. But not as bad as Akron.

In increasing degree of suckage:

Cincinnati->Cleveland->Columbus->Dayton->Toledo->Akron->Youngstown

Athens and Yellow Springs aren't properly located in Ohio but only within the imaginations of those who pretend their addresses are there.

Shiny · « **Reply #63 on:** February 06, 2013, 05:29:22 PM »

Quote from: orthonorm on February 06, 2013, 05:19:10 PM

Quote from: Achronos on February 06, 2013, 04:56:44 PM
It is also home to the Cleveland Browns, the factory of sadness.

But was your post Poe's Law in effect?

Cleveland sucks. But not as bad as Akron.

In increasing degree of suckage:

Cincinnati->Cleveland->Columbus->Dayton->Toledo->Akron->Youngstown

Athens and Yellow Springs aren't properly located in Ohio but only within the imaginations of those who pretend their addresses are there.

Atleast Ohio got that White Castle.

This year I will finally get to try it. Only two hours away from the Burgh.

But ROFL at Akron, I totally remember that city in my youth. Toledo too.

Ohio is PA's left armpit.

orthonorm · « **Reply #64 on:** February 06, 2013, 05:35:37 PM »

Quote from: Achronos on February 06, 2013, 05:29:22 PM

But ROFL at Akron

It ain't for nothing that AA got its start proper there. Not that it has done much good, not even there. Look at where that row of suckage ranks in the US's Most Hungover Citites List:

Quote

25. Denver, Colo.
24. Portland, Ore.
23. El Paso, Texas
22. Philadelphia
21. Chicago
20. San Francisco
19. Austin, Texas
18. Columbus, Ohio
17. Boston, Mass.
16. Cincinnati
15. San Antonio
14. St. Louis
13. Providence, R.I.
12. Honolulu
11. Cleveland
10. Las Vegas
9. Springfield, Mass.
8. Worcester, Mass.
7. Toledo, Ohio
6. Akron, Ohio Sorry Dr. Bob . . .
5. Buffalo, N.Y.
4. Pittsburgh, Pa.
3. New Orleans
2. Milwaukee, Wis.
1. Omaha, Neb.

http://www.wcpo.com/dpp/news/state/cincinnati-ranked-in-list-of-the-25-most-hungover-cities-in-america#ixzz2K9oWMLHf

5 out of 25 with Akron leading . . .

Shiny · « **Reply #65 on:** February 06, 2013, 05:37:11 PM »

Well is anyone really surpirsed that Omaha is ranked #1?

orthonorm · « **Reply #66 on:** February 06, 2013, 05:55:57 PM »

Quote from: Achronos on February 06, 2013, 05:37:11 PM

Well is anyone really surpirsed that Omaha is ranked #1?

Frankly after this weekend, I am surprised Bagdad, AR isn't.

Fr.Aidan · « **Reply #67 on:** February 06, 2013, 10:37:26 PM »

I shee that... that... that... Aushtin izh on the lisht........ hic!

Shiny · « **Reply #68 on:** February 06, 2013, 10:53:30 PM »

Quote from: orthonorm on February 06, 2013, 05:55:57 PM

Quote from: Achronos on February 06, 2013, 05:37:11 PM
Well is anyone really surpirsed that Omaha is ranked #1?

Frankly after this weekend, I am surprised Bagdad, AR isn't.

With all the Mitsubishis out there, I guess you're right.

ialmisry · « **Reply #69 on:** February 08, 2013, 02:22:55 AM »

Quote from: Asteriktos on February 05, 2013, 08:59:28 AM

"The Second Edition of the 20-volume Oxford English Dictionary contains full entries for 171,476 words in current use, and 47,156 obsolete words. To this may be added around 9,500 derivative words included as subentries."

-- Source

I guess that's as good an answer as any...?

Not good enough: Webster's Third New International Dictionary defines over 450,000 entries.

Quinault · « **Reply #70 on:** February 08, 2013, 03:14:28 AM »

My result was 28,700 which isn't bad for someone with a 9th grade education

But if I saw the words in context I am positive I would know what many of them mean.

Asteriktos · « **Reply #71 on:** February 08, 2013, 04:11:53 AM »

Quote from: ialmisry on February 08, 2013, 02:22:55 AM

Quote from: Asteriktos on February 05, 2013, 08:59:28 AM
"The Second Edition of the 20-volume Oxford English Dictionary contains full entries for 171,476 words in current use, and 47,156 obsolete words. To this may be added around 9,500 derivative words included as subentries."

-- Source

I guess that's as good an answer as any...?
Not good enough: Webster's Third New International Dictionary defines over 450,000 entries.

I have a hard time respecting anything named Webster, sorry man.

Arachne · « **Reply #72 on:** February 08, 2013, 06:02:53 AM »

Quote from: Asteriktos on February 08, 2013, 04:11:53 AM

Quote from: ialmisry on February 08, 2013, 02:22:55 AM
Quote from: Asteriktos on February 05, 2013, 08:59:28 AM
"The Second Edition of the 20-volume Oxford English Dictionary contains full entries for 171,476 words in current use, and 47,156 obsolete words. To this may be added around 9,500 derivative words included as subentries."

-- Source

I guess that's as good an answer as any...?
Not good enough: Webster's Third New International Dictionary defines over 450,000 entries.

I have a hard time respecting anything named Webster, sorry man.

The OED commands respect. :-)

Irish Melkite · « **Reply #73 on:** February 08, 2013, 06:55:00 AM »

44,100

Fr.Aidan · « **Reply #74 on:** February 11, 2013, 02:38:29 AM »

Aidanus wept.

Ancilla Domini · « **Reply #75 on:** May 08, 2013, 07:42:38 PM »

36,700. Yaaay!

Asteriktos · « **Reply #76 on:** February 21, 2014, 12:23:59 PM »

Quote from: Asteriktos on November 24, 2012, 02:36:32 PM

28,000. I am devastated. (somewhat serious)

After recently reading that Shakespeare had a vocabulary of about 30,000 thousand words I feel much better.

Not that I think my 28,000 number is accurate (nor any of the other numbers given by the test). Of course, even if they were legit, that wouldn't really mean anything: it's not the size of the vocabulary, it's how you use it.

Ionnis · « **Reply #77 on:** February 21, 2014, 12:35:53 PM »

With shame, I say 23,000

xOrthodox4Christx · « **Reply #78 on:** February 21, 2014, 01:28:10 PM »

Quote from: Ionnis on February 21, 2014, 12:35:53 PM

With shame, I say 23,000

I'm with you brother. Probably need to read more fiction.

Laird · « **Reply #79 on:** February 21, 2014, 08:23:40 PM »

I only got 18,200.

truthseeker32 · « **Reply #80 on:** February 21, 2014, 10:04:55 PM »

30,200. That was pretty tough. A lot of GRE study words on there

I was completely unaware that some of those words existed.

Cyrillic · « **Reply #81 on:** February 25, 2014, 06:04:26 AM »

My vocabulary is somewhat bigger now: 28,800

Ersaia · « **Reply #82 on:** February 25, 2014, 09:46:01 AM »

6,000 words

Hinterlander · « **Reply #83 on:** February 25, 2014, 01:14:28 PM »

Only 27,700.

On a related note, David Bentley Hart has a vocabulary that leaves me stumbling through large swaths of whatever he writes.

truthseeker32 · « **Reply #84 on:** February 25, 2014, 03:06:07 PM »

Quote from: Hinterlander on February 25, 2014, 01:14:28 PM

Only 27,700.

On a related note, David Bentley Hart has a vocabulary that leaves me stumbling through large swaths of whatever he writes.

I am a fan of Hart, but I must admit I am sometimes annoyed by his pretentious use of words. On many occasions I have found myself wondering why he chose to use some relatively unknown word when one far more common would have sufficed.

orthonorm · « **Reply #85 on:** February 25, 2014, 03:21:11 PM »

Quote from: truthseeker32 on February 25, 2014, 03:06:07 PM

Quote from: Hinterlander on February 25, 2014, 01:14:28 PM
Only 27,700.

On a related note, David Bentley Hart has a vocabulary that leaves me stumbling through large swaths of whatever he writes.
I am a fan of Hart, but I must admit I am sometimes annoyed by his pretentious use of words. On many occasions I have found myself wondering why he chose to use some relatively unknown word when one far more common would have sufficed.

I am not sure it is pretentious, but on the whole he is a terrible writer.

truthseeker32 · « **Reply #86 on:** February 25, 2014, 04:25:30 PM »

Quote from: orthonorm on February 25, 2014, 03:21:11 PM

I am not sure it is pretentious, but on the whole he is a terrible writer.

Nah.

rgNick · « **Reply #87 on:** March 10, 2014, 02:20:45 AM »

4540! four thousand five hundred fourty!

Musashi · « **Reply #88 on:** September 02, 2015, 02:25:34 AM »

6.8K in English
perhaps 35 K in Japanese
It's not too bad, isn't it?

Maria · « **Reply #89 on:** September 02, 2015, 03:53:46 AM »

Quote from: rgNick on March 10, 2014, 02:20:45 AM

4540! four thousand five hundred ~~fourty~~ forty!

Fixed it for you (FIFY)

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Author Topic: How big is your vocabulary? (Read 27009 times)