William Safire’s “On Language” column in the New York Times Magazine never fails to bring to light one or two gems. This week’s column was no exception with the inclusion of “rugose” and “rebarbative“. While both words are rather obscure, their definitions render them easily substituted into everyday conversation. Take, for example, the situation where you’re caught in a showdown for next place in line at Chick-fil-A. “Listen, you old hag, I’m taking this next spot in line so you and your rugose cronies can just hit the road!” Or if you’re sitting in said restaurant and hear a customer chewing loudly on a number 1 meal you could lean over to your friend and say “Check out that rebarbative carnivore in the corner.” You’ll get your point across in style.