COMMON WORD STORY 30 OFF TO THE PRISON This is a writing exercise using common words. I have collected a list of 17,000 words. From this I have chosen twenty words at random. The exercise is to write a story with at least ten of them. I have included my story along with a translation into other words. Here is the list: MAMMOGRAM CONNING TOWER PILFER SPELL FINERY APPORTION BOURGEOIS THENCE BUTT LURCH WHITEOUT SCRAPE ZYGOTE COMPLY IMPI FECUND CARDIOVASCULAR METER FORESTER DIALOGUE Here is my story: The conning tower of the prison cast a weird spell over the landscape. Each guard was apportioned a sector of the wall to watch. The spotlight lurched around. The prisoners comply with rules without a scrap of dignity. If you impinge on the laws, pilfer anything, you will find yourself in front of a judge in his finery and thence to this place. The observation tower of the prison had a strange effect on the scene. Each guard was assigned a part of the wall to watch. The spotlight bumped around. The prisoners follow the rules without a bit of self-respect. If you break the law - steal anything, you will find yourself in front of a judge in his nice clothes and then off to this place. FINAL THOUGHTS: Try this exercise.

Common Word Story 12 Howard Carter Finds King Tut Here is my writing exercise: I have collected a list of 17000 words. I then have randomly picked twenty words from it. Out of these I have written a story with at least ten words from that list. It’s a fun writing exercise you should try. Here is the twenty word list: moment quest embark gin rubby sandbox price despair kook teach prior chaplain recur occident panoply legislate cine filligree panache omnipresent My story: After WW1, the Egyptians legislated approval for occidentals to resume the quest for King Tut’s tomb. So, Carter embarked on his prior digging in the sandbox which was the Valley of the Kings. It was at a heavy price and as failure recurred, his sponsor Lord Canarvan began to dispair. Then came that cine moment. The tomb was found with the full panoply of a pharaoh. Golden filigree was omnipresent, giving panache to the grave goods. After WW1, the Egyptians voted to OK Westeners to re-start the search for King Tut’s tomb. So, Carter went back to his former digs in the dusty playpen which was the Valley of the Kings. It was very expensive work and as the former failure continued again, his backer Lord Canovan started to have doubts. Then came that cinamatic event. The tomb was found with a full set of burial gear of a pharaoh. Golden coverings were everywhere giving the grave goods an impressive appearance.

VOCABULARY - COMMON WORD STORY 32 WHAT THE FISHING BOAT CAUGHT This is a writing exercise using common words. I have collected a list of 17,000 words. From this I have chosen twenty words at random. The exercise is to write a story with at least ten of them. I have included my story along with a translation into other words. Here is the list: TARPON TRAIL CERUSE VALANCE BRIC-A-BRAC DEN WITHDRAWL NETWORK TOPAZ INTACT CINE CONCESSION ESPLANADE CITE 15.JACKKNIFE NOTABLE REPERTORY NEBBISH HORSE LEGUME Here is my story: The fishing boat had a repertory of skills. Just to cite one of its notable catches: It was November, they had made the concession of staying just off the esplanade to stay out of the open ocean waves. There was a network of dens of the tarpon. They left a ceruse trail as they feed on sardines. Just before withdrawl for the night, they caught a giant marlin intact; as big as a horse. The fishing boat had a bag of tricks. Just to name one of its famous catches: It was November, they had made the self-limitation of staying just off the bank to stay out of the open ocean waves. There were connected tunnels, the home of big game fish. Just before leaving for the night, they caught a giant marlin; as big as a cow. FINAL THOUGHTS: See the full list of 17,000 words included with this story. Try to make your own stories using randomly chosen words. T

COMMON WORD STORY 27 WHAT DOROTHY DID IN OZ This is a writing exercise using common words. I have collected a list of 17,000 words. From this I have chosen twenty words at random. The exercise is to write a story with at least ten of them. I have included my story along with a translation into other words. Here is the list: RAINBOW INFORMER YELLOW CONSTANT MICE GAFFER CANAANITE NAKED RADIATION SONNET LINGER INCOORDINATION ECCENTRIC DENY TURKEY SEMOLINA JAPAN LUSTY EUTHANASIA CHURCH Here is my story: When Dorothy went over the rainbow, she started a constant quest on the yellow brick road. She fell into an eccentric weird world where mice and turkeys talked - odder than Japan. She did not linger, but moved toward the Emerald City to see the Wizard of Oz. An informer had described him as a lusty capable man. He turned out to be a gaffer and denied he could help Dorothy but later thought of something. When Dorothy went through the skies, she started a continuous journey on the yellow brick road. She fell into an odd strange world where mice and birds talked - more peculiar than Japan. She did not stay in one place long, but moved straight to the Emerald City to see the Wizard of Oz. A person had pictured him as an active effective man. He turned out to be an old blunderer and said he could not help Dorothy but later thought of something.

COMMON WORD STORY 22 WHY COOKING IS GREAT This is a writing exercise using common words. I have collected a list of 17,000 words. From this I have chosen twenty words at random. The exercise is to write a story with at least ten of them. I have included my story along with a translation into other words. Here is the list: VENERABLE LAYER SCALLOP COLORATURA MORALE BLOWSY KNEAD KNOW LIVELIHOOD ENJOY NECROPHILIA AXLE BERATE PALM CONVERT VULNERABLE DISENGAGE PEPPERMINT DEMOCRAT VETERINARY Here is my story: Cooking is a venerable art. There is a lot to know and enjoy. Those that disengage and berate it, become converts if given some education. Kneading scallops with breadcrumbs provides a easy enjoyable meal. Chef is a nice livelihood; not vunerable to the whims of the stock market. A country with good food available to all is a democratic society. b Cooking is an ancient art. There is plenty to find out about and like. Those that are estranged and say bad things about it, come over if given some training. Drudging shrimp with breadcrumbs gives a quick good meal. Head cook is a nice job; safe from the quirks of the sock market. A country with good food for all is a place with empowered people.

VOCABULARY - COMMON WORD STORY 31 THE THEORY OF TIME This is a writing exercise using common words. I have collected a list of 17,000 words. From this I have chosen twenty words at random. The exercise is to write a story with at least ten of them. I have included my story along with a translation into other words. Here is the list: HOROLOGY BROGUE ACHROMATIC IMPLANT PROSPECT INTERLARD COLANDER RIP CONDOM CAPRICCIO SLEAZY MONSIGNOR THEORY SHRED DECIDUOUS IVY ADRENALINE RATLINE WOVE Here is my story: Horology is woven into today's society. It's like a clock is implanted in our brains. However; ancient people made do without a shred of modern time-keeping. They kept time by observing the growing ivy or the fall of deciduous leaves. The prospect of no clocks would rip society, leaving it bland and achromatic. Time keeping is imbedded into today's society. It's like a clock is part of our brains. However; anciet people made without even a bit of modern time keeping. They kept time by looking at growing plants or the fall of tree leaves. The idea of no clocks would tear society, leaving it bland and colorless. FINAL THOUGHTS: This is an enjoyable thing to do; writing a story and then rephrasing it.

Common Word Story 10 A Sad Ending This story is made from randomly chosen common words. I have picked ten words from this list: (see if you can also make a story) win defibrilate disheveled literary slum ogle didact arraign pastel pyrite debilitate rubberneck set-aside egregious poet probity cricket lascivious mugwug awesome My Story: Muhamud Ali had an awesome career with many wins. He was a poet of movement and films of his fights are didactic material for today’s boxers. However; he did not set-aside funds for his retirement. When he became disabled, egregious things happened to him. He became a disheaveled ruin, people ogled at in the slum. Many evil lascivious people took advantage of him. Muhamad Ali had a great career with many wins. He was a master of movement and films of his fights are training material for today’s boxers. However; he did not put away funds for his retirement. When he became a cripple, horrid things happened to him. He became a crumpled mess, people stared at in the getto. Many evil lustful people took advantage of him. Please review this story and view the whole common word list.

COMMON WORD STORY 18 ARAB STEEL CONQUERS This is a writing exercise using common words. I have collected a list of 17,000 words. From this I have chosen twenty words at random. The exercise is to write a story with at least ten of them. I have included my story along with a translation into other words. Here is the list: PRINCIPAL AREOLA CROW MACKINAW SPLINT REBUT PRITHEE COLLIER RIGID MODAL FIGHT SUBVERSION DAMASCUS EMISSION TRAMPLE GOVERNOR DOGTAG VIVACIOUS CANDID DUFFER Here is my story: The governor of Damascus crowed in a candid interview. He rebutted claims that the reconquest of the crusader kingdoms was by subversion and treachery. He said the fight to trample those areas was principally due to the quality of Damascus steel. Arab colliers and metalergists produced a sword with the right combination of rigidity and flexibility. It splintered inferior blades ruined by emissions from substandard coal and metal. It allowed for a vivacious response againt foreign intrusions. The mayor of Damascus boasted in a frank statement. He refuted claims that the retaking of the crusader kingdoms was by stealth and treason. He said the fight to beat those areas was mainly due to the superiority of Damascus steel. Arab coal miners and metal specialists produced a sword with the right mix of bendability and strength. It shattered lesser blades spoiled by impurities from bad coal and ore. It made possible a lively reaction to invasions. Concluding Thoughts: See the full list of 17,000 words.

COMMON WORD STORY 23 WHAT WAS WORLD WAR TWO LIKE This is a writing exercise using common words. I have collected a list of 17,000 words. From this I have chosen twenty words at random. The exercise is to write a story with at least ten of them. I have included my story along with a translation into other words. Here is the list: ARID SPITAL ETHER ENMITY MANDATORY YANG AMORAL POSITRON AMBULANCE UNDUE BARD CHEAPSKATE ZOO CONN STEREOTYPE DEFICIT FREEDOM GUT LASSO BREECH Here is my story: Some people say the bombing of Nazi Germany in WW2 was amoral, an undue show of violence. However; during the time, the enmity caused by the war gave people complete freedom to fight. It was mandatory; being a pacifist was a breech of mores. So, American bombers flew way up in the ether where no bird could go. The stereotype was the crews had guts, but they were scared, with dry mouths with hardly any spital. Ambulances waited for the inevitable casualties. Some people say the bombing of Nazi Germany in WW2 was unconscionable, an unreasonable show of violence. However; during the time, the hatred caused by the war gave complete freedom to fight. It was required; being against the war was against the norms. So, American bombers flew way up in the stratosphere where no bird could go. The stardard image was crews were brave, but they were afraid, with dry mouths with hardly any spit. Medics waited for the unavoidably injured. Final Thoughts: Writing these stories is a good exercise. Try it with the included list of 17000 common words.

COMMON WORD STORY 14 Howard Carter Finds King Tut This is a writing exercise using common words. I have collected a list of 17,000 words. From this I have chosen twenty words at random. The exercise is to write a story with at least ten of them. I have included my story along with a translation into other words. Here is the list: 1.hoax 2.valley 3.catacomb 4.quixotic 5.as 6.luminary 7.autogenous 8.condominium 9.recipe 10.April 11.treatise 12.oeuvre 13.architrave 14.garter 15.onto 16.zinnia 17.ellipsis 18.pagoda 19.er satz 20.hamburger My Story: Howard Carter had a quixotic quest to find King Tut. He searched through empty dusty Egyptian catacombs, following every real lead and hoaxes. But this was recipe for poverty. As an impoverished archaeologist, he lived in a broken down condominium and ate er satz hamburger. Then in April 1922,he found the tomb of King Tut, rocketing him onto the list of luminaries. His massive treatise on the discovery of the tomb became his famous oeuvre. Howard carter had a romantic search to find King Tut. He looked through empty dusty Egyptian underground chambers, following every real and fake lead. But this was a formula for poverty. As a penniless archaeologist, he lived in a broken down row house and ate imitation hamburger. Then in spring 1922, he found King Tut, rocketing him onto the list of the famous. His massive volume on the discovery of the tomb became his life’s work.

COMMON WORD STORY 21 HOW A LANDMARK WAS LOST This is a writing exercise using common words. I have collected a list of 17,000 words. From this I have chosen twenty words at random. The exercise is to write a story with at least ten of them. I have included my story along with a translation into other words. Here is the list: SERVICE NEURASTHENIA VAUDEVILLE TENTATIVE WET SUIT ACERBIC DROP DIVULGE PARTAKE NIGHTCAP MOON CONJUNCTIVITIS FACADE IRISH BEAVER NEAP HUNGARIAN GROUP PRAETOR INNARDS Here is my story: The City of Boston did not divulge its tentative plan to knock down the long closed vaudeville theather from the 1920’s. It wrote it would be a service to the downtown area by freeing up space. They had been met by acerbic resistance from local groups of descendants of Irish and Hungarian immigrants who had worked there. The City said it had dropped the plan, then during a full moon, they sent wreckers to rip out the theater’s innards and tear down the facade. The City oproposed plan of Boston did not reveal its proposed plan to remove the long closed live playhouse theater from the 1920’s. It wrote be a help to the city center by making more space available. They had been met by acidic opposition from local groups of relatives of Irish and Hungarian people who had come to America who worked there. The City said it was not going to go forward, then during a full moon, they sent in the demolishers to tear out the theater’s insides and pull down its front.

COMMON WORD STORY THE VATICAN This is a writing exercise using common words. I have collected a list of 17,000 words. From this I have chosen twenty words at random. The exercise is to write a story with at least ten of them. I have included my story along with a translation into other words. Here is the list: neurotoxin papalumbug patsy humeral syncline humbug orange melancholic blueberry angle iron zodiac manhandle blunder definition transsexual gorgeous stun chimpanzee bowling langniappe Here is my story: The idea that the papal court by definition was full of pious pansies is meer humbug. The Vatican is stunningly gorgeous with mosaics of zodiacs and other artwork. They have their own zoo with chimpanzees, a bowling alley, even a movie theater. In the past, they had their own army and manhandled people they did not like. A former pope’s blunder was eatting blueberries and oranges poisoned with neurotoxins by assassins. He became melancholic and irrational. the notion that the papal court by nature was full of holy weaklings is nonsense. The Vatican is incredibly beautiful with inlays of the star signs and other paintings. They have a zoo with apes, bowling lanes, even a film viewing complex. In the past, they had their own army that ruffed up people they didn’t like. A past pope’s mistake was to eat fruit tainted bt enemies with mind killing substances. He got sad and crazy. Concluding Thoughts: This is a good activity for several reasons: It gets you to learn or review words you haven’t seen for a while - gets you cracking opened a dictionary. The mind can build to what it is called to do. Writing a story may seem impossible with a certain collection of words but you can do it! Start small, see what words go together, make sentences. See if you can improve my story. I find a story suggests itself from what I have been thinking about.

COMMON WORD STORY 19 ENGLAND WINS THE ALASKAN RACE This is a writing exercise using common words. I have collected a list of 17,000 words.gland From this I have chosen twenty words at random. The exercise is to write a story with at least ten of them. I have included my story along with a translation into other words. Here is the list: CUP TOGGLE VITUPERATION CLOVERLEAF SNATCH CASULTY REJOINDER NORM DEICE PEMMICAN VILLA BOULEVARD IMMINENT EMBLAZON CONE TRADE HERMETIC OBLONG INAUGURATE DITTO Here is my story: The oblong gold cup trophy for the Alaskan race as snatched by the English team in 2010. Their sled deiced and emblazoned with the Union Jack stood ready for the imminent starting gun. As was the norm, the start was down a broad boulevard next to the villa of the mayor. The team had rations of pemmican and first aid gear for any casualties. Their win inaugurated a string of victories for England. The slender gold bowl trophy for the Alaskan race as grabbed by the English team in 2010. Their sled warmed up and decorated with the English flag stood ready for the soon to be start. As usual, the start was down a wide road next to the governor’s mansion. The team had dry food and first aid equipment for and injuries. Their win strted a row of victories for England.

COMMON WORD STORY 15 PEOPLE WITH DIGNITY This is a writing exercise using common words. I have collected a list of 17,000 words. From this I have chosen twenty words at random. The exercise is to write a story with at least ten of them. I have included my story along with a translation into other words. Here is the list: TRUISM PTARMIGAN VISOR BLATHER PEACOCK DIGNITY POPLIN HORSE BRIDAL SMELL DAUGHTER LAUGHTER PROPANE PION QUITTANCE DOGE NITHER FRUMP SECRETARIAT MUTE Here is my story: It is a truism that important people have dignity. The doge in Venice like a peacock on his war horse with guilded visor, the general in his poplin shirt with medals, the future wife in her bridal party. All radiate dignity in a mute way. It is an unspoken truth that important people demand respect. The prince in Venice like a strutting cock on with war stead with golden helmet, the General in his military uniform shirt with medals, the future wed woman in her bridal party All glow with worthiness in a silent way. Concluding Thoughts: See my full list of 17000 words. I have tried to give a spectrum of words that reflect the way sound changes meaning. What I mean is that I focus on root words of a family of words. In this way, I have a smaller number of words that represent the language. It is alot of fun.

COMMON WORD STORY 16 WHAT AMERICANS WANTED This is a writing exercise using common words. I have collected a list of 17,000 words. From this I have chosen twenty words at random. The exercise is to write a story with at least ten of them. I have included my story along with a translation into other words. Here is the list: RABBLE GLOBE ERE SCRIPT JUDICIOUS CONCEPT FACILITY CAPTIOUS DEBENTURE PEER LADYFINGER BACKFIRE DELTOID PENAL BUOY MANNEQUIN JURISPRUDENCE DISAVOW UNEARTH MILLER Here is my story: When the concept of global mercantilism was unearthed in Europe, it backfired on England. The American colonies were captious of penal measures to buoy up English industries. American industries were being kept down in favor of English ones. Millers, bakers and their peers formed a rabble, demanding independence. They wanted debentures payable in American issued script and disavowed allegiance to the crown. When the idea of world-wide nation favoring trade policy was invented in Europe, in had bad consequences for England. The American colonies were critical of laws to aid English industries. American industries were being held back in favor of English ones. Grain grinders, bakers and the like formed a mob, calling for freedom. They wanted debts payable in American created money and denied special loyalty to England. Concluding Thoughts: This writing exercise would look good in a newspaper like a crossword puzzle.

COMMON WORD STORY 17 YOU MUST BE PROPER This is a writing exercise using common words. I have collected a list of 17,000 words. From this I have chosen twenty words at random. The exercise is to write a story with at least ten of them. I have included my story along with a translation into other words. Here is the list: MOONSHINE MORTICIAN CANTOR WHOLESALE EUCLIDEAN CAIMAN DULY BENNY COOK FLICKER DEPOSE PLEDGE INVERSION POH MUSTY AEROPLANE POLYCHROME DECREE EYELASH ROSEMARY Here is my story: A cantor must be duly proper. Benny, who was also a part time mortician, took a wholesale pledge to abstain from moonshine. However; in a musty polychrome lab, he cooked up mash into alcohol in secret. He flavored it with rosemaery and it sold well. It was an inversion of everything decreed by his religion and position. When it was revealed, he was deposed from his place in the synogouge. A Jewish religious singer must be by definition well behaved. Benny, who was also an undertaker on the side, took a categorical oath to stay away from strong drink. However; in a moldy garish lab, he cooked up corn meal into alcohol in secret. He flavored it with herbs and it sold well. It was a complete about face from everything demanded by his religion and status. When it was made known, he was dropped from his job in the congregation. Concluding Thoughts: Like tarot cards, random words suggest a story. Here, I put words together into a somewhat logical story in a workman-like way.

COMMON WORD STORY 28 A SUPERMAN COMIC BOOK This is a writing exercise using common words. I have collected a list of 17,000 words. From this I have chosen twenty words at random. The exercise is to write a story with at least ten of them. I have included my story along with a translation into other words. Here is the list: SATISFY BEHAVIOR INSECTAVOR SHRILL SUPERMAN HERITAGE HOPPER RUBELLA SEROLOGY SAVOIR FAIRE TABLEAU DEFUNCT SCRIPTURE PARATAXIS PATERNAL AGOG TEREPIDATION ENTITY MINT TUDOR Here is my story: A shrill auction was held for a mint Superman comic book. The now defunct story was about an entity from another world doing super-human behaviors. He satisfied the definition of a super hero, leaving a generation agog with a heritage of crime fighting, giving bad guys trepidation. Noisy bidding took place for a brand-new looking Superman comic book. The now discontinued story was about a being from another world, doing very strong deeds. He filled the bill as a super hero, leaving a generation in awe with a memory of crime fighting, giving fear to the bad guys. FINAL THOUGHTS: Included with this story is a 17,000 word list of common words. Well, not really common, just every word I thought should be on a list of English words. I focused on word families to cut down on the number of entries, so I listed government not governmental, etc. I have seen a few such common word lists; some were a joke, some lacked depth and inclusiveness. My list is very personal to me, as I included only words I have seen used myself. As I have dabbed in a few fields of study, it is bigger without being tiresome. This list is interesting in itself. Look at it and see if I missed and important words.

COMMON WORD STORY 26 Why People COME TO AMERICA This is a writing exercise using common words. I have collected a list of 17,000 words. From this I have chosen twenty words at random. The exercise is to write a story with at least ten of them. I have included my story along with a translation into other words. Here is the list: HUG ROW VISAGE NOBILITY PROCIUTO DENDRITE CROSS TRANSPIRATION MODIFY SLOPE NICHE INTEGRAL SCOOTER CRIME SCUFF JUDICIARY PASSENGER RORSCHACH TEST QUOTIDIAN DEMILITARIZE Here is my story: Many immigrants come into the USA illegally. Judical policy has been modified to leave the boarder open; some would say it is demilitarized; this is integral to their coming. Cranes have taken out rows of fencing, aiding passenger traffic by foot, car, even scooter. You see their scuffed visages with a rugged nobility. They are climbing a steep slope, looking for a niche in life. Many travelers come into the USA illegally. Laws have been changed to leave the boarder passable; some would say it is pacified; this is a main element of their coming. Heavy machinery has taken down lines of barriers, smoothing their traffic by foot, auto, scooter. You see their roughed up faces with stark dignity. They are going up a high hill, looking for a place in life. FINAL THOUGHTS: The English language is like an organ with many voices. With it you can express stories, ideas and moods. The list of 17,000 common words I’ve included here is a good start to realize the range English has achieved.

VOCABULARY - COMMON WORD STORY 29 What happened to the criminal This is a writing exercise using common words. I have collected a list of 17,000 words. From this I have chosen twenty words at random. The exercise is to write a story with at least ten of them. I have included my story along with a translation into other words. Here is the list: mosquito forbode flex superb brink up species sterling meningitis saucepan stall spasm usher clavichord hotcakes functional racketeer cerement limpid grieve Here is my story: The racketeer ran from the law. He stalled on the brink of a forboding swamp. It was full of mosquito and flea species that cause meningitis. The beginning water being limpid, seemed to usher him in. When he was up to his waist, the spasms began. He was in a functional breakdown and stuck. The sterling law officers retrieved his body for ID. The swamp goo were his cerements. No one grieved for him. The gangster ran from the law. He hesitated on the edge of a scary bog. It was full of vermin that cause brain sickness. The beginning water waa clear seeming to invite him in. When he was up to his naval, the convulsions began. He was physically paralyzed and fixed in place. The great law officers got back his body for ID. The swamp muck were his winding sheets. No one mourned for him. FINAL THOUGHTS: Good, no?

Here then is my vocabulary list. I have chosen all the words I have come across in my life. A vocabulary is very personal; it reflects all the knowledge and activities of a person. I am a dabbler, so I have been exposed to a fair share of specialty words. Of course, I have tried to include all the common words too. English vocabulary is very rich and supports many interests and pursuits. Please feel free to look at it and use it in your projects. Also your comments are welcome.