Kevin, Mark, and Matt each have commented on Bush’s strange new tendency to use a polysyllabic word like “embolden.” They, of course, take note of the odd coincidence that all up and down the right side of the aisle “emobolden” has become the word du…

Mark A.R. Kleiman wonders about recent Republican use of the word “embolden” in campaign rhetoric: The word “embolden” isn’t very obscure, but it’s hardly a word in ordinary use. I, for one, don’t have it in my writing or speaking…

Mark A.R. Kleiman wonders about recent Republican use of the word “embolden” in campaign rhetoric: The word “embolden” isn’t very obscure, but it’s hardly a word in ordinary use. I, for one, don’t have it in my writing or speaking…