4:1 VERACITY

When and Where Found:  I found this word while reading Many Masters, Many Lives by Dr. Brian L. Weiss.  Again, I was reading the book for a personal read at the time.

What it means: VERACITY is a noun and refers to the truthfulness of an act and/or scientific instrument.  It was being used to talk about a woman's experiences with her therapist.  For example, Catherine did not need any more evidence as to the veracity of her experiences.

My familiarity:  I am relatively familiar with this word.  I believe I have used it personally before.  I think VERACITY is an interesting word because it's roots are in Latin (ver, meaning truth).  Even though I had not used it or encountered it recently, I still knew what it meant without hesitation.

To know it well or not? Yes, VERACITY is worthy of knowing well.  It may come in handy while writing essays or discussing events in a formal or educational setting.  Plus, why not use one word that is more concise than multiple words that can be confusing?