Both words have negative meanings, yet sound innocent.
“He misused the word “enormity” as well.”
Alot of people misuse that word. They want to come off sounding intelligent but look foolish (to those familiar with the true meaning).
You’re right, he did misuse the word enormity.
One of his worst assaults on the language was when he said, “President and Mrs. Bush has invited Michelle and I ...”
The guy is not very smart.
He misused the word “enormity” as well.
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Put that one on the list with “niggardly”.