[quote=@SleepingSilence] [@Fabricant451] That's fair I wish it wasn't so scattershot either. I'm tired as hell right now, so my arguement probably isn't fantastic and sloppy and I apologize if I somehow struck a nerve. Though if a teacher calls you out for using a stronger vocabulary in writing, they're shitty at their jobs. XD Maybe if you FAIL at it...but using complex words correctly...yeah. [/quote] Having a stronger vocabulary doesn't necessarily make you a better writer. It's better to be concise and direct rather than fluff your sentences up with words that shouldn't be there. If a teacher calls you out then they're good at their jobs. Nobody wants to read a sentence full of complex words when it could easily be said with a much simpler diction. All of my English teachers have said that they really don't like wordy sentences. Why spend precious time overcomplicating things? Excessive use of complex vocabulary only serves as a detriment to your writing. "I am mad" vs "I am very unpleased with the occurences that have transpired" Having a strong vocabulary makes you more versatile, but being a good writer is having strong command of said vocabulary and utilizing it to communicate what you want to say without having any hitches.