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Aniyah Reed

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Elizabeth Cuddy

September 12, 2020

A picture is worth a thousand words.

It’s safe to say that we’re all familiar with the English language adage implying that a

graphic illustration conveys a stronger message than words. However, I strongly disagree with

this. There’s no doubt that pictures do in fact capture memories, but it’s important that we

account for the specific words that provide us with the same fulfillment of that sort of imagery.

We all can reflect a word, poem, or even song that has sparked a distinct memory; Think about

it, Have you ever listened to a Christmas Song and instantly been brought back to a certain

occasion when the smell of cookies, gingerbread men, and hot cocoa filled your house? In my

experience, specific words have engulfed my body with emotions and memories of all sorts.

These emotions don’t necessarily have to be considered significant, but its nice to sit back and be

able to reflect them in that short moment of time. There’s one word that I believe provides me

with a more remarkable memory and level of imagery than one that could be conveyed by a

single still image. A word that is indeed very important to the English language, which is

Prolific.

According to the Oxford English Dictionary, the word prolific has 4 different

meanings. 1.” (of an artist, a writer, etc.) producing many works, etc.” 2. “(of plants, animals,

etc.) producing a lot of fruit, flowers, young, etc.” 3. “able to produce enough food, etc. to keep

many animals and plants alive” and 4. “existing in large numbers”. Though the definitions vary,
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they all tie back to the idea of excelling in the field of production. I feel this word holds glory, it

surpasses the idea of being an overachiever and establishes a new level of accomplishments.

When you call someone prolific, it’s not just pointing out the way they do their job. But it’s

addressing them going above and beyond, being rare and not in the league of others in their field.

Its a compliment and it honors those who deserve it.

Whenever I hear the word “Prolific’ I automatically think of Nipsey Hussle, the perfect

example of what it means to be prolific. Nip embodied what it meant to be prolific as he not only

was he a businessman, but was an entrepreneur and an activist. He mentioned in his song titled

Victory Lap; “I’m prolific so gifted” and even got prolific tattooed on his neck. To me, Prolific

means excelling in production in the greatest way possible and Nip did exactly that. He not only

excelled in music but excelled when it came to giving back to his community, his knowledge,

and even his brand. Without the word prolific in the English Language, we may be settling. As

an overachiever, I often find myself not wanting to settle and never satisfied. I often find ways to

improve my craft no matter what the subject or field is. Nip alone has inspired Millions

nationwide and without his shared knowledge of what it means to be prolific who’s to know

what my goal would be.

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Overall being prolific is my goal in life, I hope to excel in not just my career but life in the

most plentiful and abundant way ever. When reading my essay I hope you can get a glimpse of

the importance in the word prolific, it’s an honor to be referred to as prolific. The world gives me

a sense of hope, strength, and happiness. It touches me on a personal level and I do indeed feel

its an important addition to the English Language.

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