A site compiling a list of uncommon and misunderstood words that probably should NOT become part of your everyday voculabary, the
Pompous Ass Word Home Page might be worth a look. I DO have to take issue with the inclusion of the word "
palaver", since I've felt it was pretty expressive, although I can't really claim to have ever used it. And he picks on
Maureen Dowd for using it. Leave my pretend girlfriend alone.