The Forgotten, Classic Language

Dear Reader,

I was talking with a very good friend and we were discussing language that isn't used and should be. By that we mean that the younger generations of today, do not use or know about such a classical, meaningful and special language. My friend was to contribute to this but he hasn't gotten back to me yet, hopefully he will post his word suggestions in a comment.

FYI – a little note, some of these words relate to the perfection that is within dear reader, embrace it and enjoy!

Here are some of the forgotten language:

PREPOSTEROUS
completely contrary to nature, reason, or common sense; absurd; senseless; utterly foolish: a preposterous tale.

DUODENUM
the first portion of the small intestine, from the stomach to the jejunum.

QUORUM
the number of members of a group or organization required to be present to transact business legally, usually a majority.

ABOMINABLE
1.
repugnantly hateful; detestable; loathsome: an abominable crime.
2.
very unpleasant; disagreeable: The weather was abominable last week.
3.
very bad, poor, or inferior: They have abominable taste in

GALLIVANT
1.
to wander about, seeking pleasure or diversion; gad.
2.
to go about with members of the opposite sex.

WEND
verb (used with object)
1.
to pursue or direct (one's way).
–verb (used without object)
2.
to proceed or go.

CALAMITY
1.
a great misfortune or disaster, as a flood or serious injury.
2.
grievous affliction; adversity; misery: the calamity of war.

GRATIFYING
tending to gratify; giving or causing satisfaction; pleasing.

GRANDEUR
1.
the quality or state of being impressive or awesome: the grandeur of the Rocky Mountains.
2.
the quality or state of being lofty or elevated in conception or treatment: the grandeur of a prose style.
3.
the quality or state of being exalted in some deliberate way: the grandeur of a royal court.
4.
an instance of something that is grand: the grandeurs of Rembrandt's paintings.

SPLENDOR/SPLENDOUR
1.
brilliant or gorgeous appearance, coloring, etc.; magnificence: the splendor of the palace.
2.
an instance or display of imposing pomp or grandeur: the splendor of the coronation.
3.
grandeur; glory; brilliant distinction: the splendor of ancient Greek architecture.
4.
great brightness; brilliant light or luster.
–verb (used with object)
5.
to make splendid by decorating lavishly; adorn.
–verb (used without object)
6.
to move or proceed with splendor, grandeur, or pomp.

VALIANT
1.
boldly courageous; brave; stout-hearted: a valiant soldier.
2.
marked by or showing bravery or valor; heroic: to make a valiant effort.
3.
worthy; excellent.