Puzzles

Writing the Right Word by Dave Dowling

Accuracy in word choice is a key to effective communication. In your daily writing and speaking, try to make sure you use the right word in the right place with the right spelling. By doing so, its effect will affect your communication in a positive way. This quick weekly tip will help you filter the confusion in some of our daily word choices. This Week: Titillate, Titivatet Titillate means to stimulate, tickle, or arouse pleasantly. The spicy chicken wings always titillate our taste buds. Titivate means adorn or spruce up. Hand-painted murals of famous jazz musicians titivate the walls.

Dave Dowling is the author of The Wrong Word Dictionary and The Dictionary of Worthless Words. Both books are available from many book retailers, and signed copies can be obtained by contacting Dave at dave.dowling65@gmail.com