When and Where found: I found this word while reading an article about vocabulary acquisition by Baumann, Ware, and Edwards (2007). The authors were discussing how students spontaneously act out meanings of certain words, such as ajar.
What it means: Spontaneously means without hesitation. According to Merriam-Webster dictionary online it means “arising from a momentary impulse.”
Level of Familiarity: I am highly familiar with this word. I am constantly trying to act more spontaneously in my life, because it brings a freshness to a very structured life.
To know well or not: Yes, indeed. This word is used pretty frequently in the U.S. in general when talking with friends so understanding this word well would definitely allow people to better connect with each other.
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