<p>Sometimes I worry that the essay graders won't understand a word I use, even if it is used correctly. Or, they won't know an alternate meaning of it. Do you think the graders know enough (other than extremely obscure words)?</p>
<p>I'm sure they'd understand most of the vocab because they're highly trained and experience. They're supposed to be hs teachers and college profs so they should.</p>
<p>Lots of my HS teachers don't understand words I use, lol. But regardless, they'll most likely be impressed, rather than captious. Vocab is, after all, a criterion according to which the essay is graded.</p>
<p>they'll be impressed and would give you a good grade prolly</p>
<p>if they need to pull up a dictionary to critique your essay it can only be a good thing</p>
<p>^^ Agreed, they'd be pleased to see they have the essay of a savant! They would also be especially sedulous in grading your essay since you would have their attention.</p>
<p>As advanced as you percieve your vocablary, most adults' will be wider and deeper.</p>
<p>Make sure you fit in the words correctly, and that you have the right meaning of the words. Don't make it seem as if you trying to use one complex word to impress the graders.</p>
<p>The graders grade thousands of essays; they spend no more than 10 minutes per essay, and quickly analyze each essay for grammar, structure, and clearly stated message.</p>
<p>The graders will most likely understand any word you throw at them, but how important complex vocab is a question that I do not know. It certainly won't hurt your chances for a better score.</p>