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42 Words to Consider Using the Next Time You GM

Mon. November 20, 2006 

A grab-bag of descriptive terms, surprisingly thought-provoking simple words and terms with many meanings.

I can think of at least two ways to use this list: to find words that aren’t commonly used in descriptions, and to brainstorm for upcoming sessions.

1. Eldritch
2. Nemesis
3. Rivulet
4. Explosive
5. Ferocious
6. Shame
7. Unrest

8. Translucent
9. Claustrophobic
10. Rift
11. Mildewed
12. Dementia
13. Glistening
14. Faustian
15. Nimbus
16. Revolting
17. Raze
18. Mutiny
19. Brainwash
20. Frenzy
21. Solitary
22. Revenant
23. Veil
24. Illuminated
25. Unholy
26. Arachnidal
27. Zephyr
28. Retribution
29. Seizure
30. Graven
31. Violate
32. Inviolate
33. Sepulchre
34. Fractured
35. Savory
36. Psychopomp
37. Flense
38. Ritualistic
39. Roiling
40. Sensual
41. Risen
42. Passion

Useful? Entertaining? Frivolous? Let me know — and feel free to add to this list in the comments!

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Comments

9 Responses to “42 Words to Consider Using the Next Time You GM”

  1. Carolina aka Troy Taylor on November 20th, 2006 7:57 am

    43. Muted
    44. Radiant
    45. Transfigured

  2. drow on November 20th, 2006 8:53 am

    Tenebrous
    Conflagrant

  3. Ferret on November 20th, 2006 9:29 am

    malaise

  4. Telas on November 20th, 2006 10:39 am

    Gygaxian
    Obfuscation

    OK, sorry…

  5. tsuyoshikentsu on November 20th, 2006 7:12 pm

    Psychopomp? Sounds like bad techno.

    T

  6. Cassandra on November 20th, 2006 10:51 pm

    I always like defenestrate.

  7. Martin on November 21st, 2006 9:03 am

    “Elektrik Ibiza, Volume 9,” the new album from techno sensation Psychopomp. ;)

    Dictionary.com defines it as “a conductor of souls to the afterworld,” which I’ve always thought was pretty neat. Definitely an underused word.

  8. John Arcadian on November 21st, 2006 9:11 am

    hmmm. . . . can one then be psychopompous?

  9. Telas on November 21st, 2006 10:56 am

    Absofrickinlutely. Talk to someone from Santa Fe, Mount Shasta, or some other new-age haven.

    (I’m half-kidding, but only half…)