Should we defend uselessness? Dictionary compilers have been collecting words that they think the world could do without — but which should be preserved for the sake of beauty.
How wonderful words can be utterly pointless
Dictionary dazzlers: English is believed to have around 50,000 obsolete words. Glossary
Irritable - Easily annoyed.
Lexicographer - A person who makes dictionaries.
Intriguing - Very interesting. Something you want to know more about.