We all hear the sound of our own vioces, but how much attention do we pay to the precise words we use? We learn new languages in order to broaden the horizons of our communicative potential. It is at this time that we often take great pains over our every word, mindful not to make a mistake that could obscure or confuse our true meaning. Yet are we always this careful when we use our mother tongue? After all, languages generally, and words specifically, are tools. Like all tools, they have a range of different uses. They can be used to attack or defend to praise or to criticize, to deride or to inspire. Such usage must be carefully considered. After all, one would hardly choose a screwdriver to preform the function of a harmmer.