Dr. Wilfred Funk, the well-known dictionary publisher, was asked to select the ten most expressive words in the English language. Here is the list:

•  the most bitter word—alone

•  the most tragic—death

•  the most reverend—mother

•  the most beautiful—love

•  the most cruel—revenge

•  the most peaceful—tranquil

•  the saddest—forgotten

•  he warmest—friendship

• the coldest—no