This word literally means mixed together, such as a mixture of grains. The implication here is that the mixture is without any semblance of order. Therefore the word can easily be used to describe your closet or desk. Use it at work for a seemingly benign compliment: “I wish I could be so farraginous with my workspace as you.” (Source: Merriam-Webster’s 365 New Words Calendar)

I have a friend who, every Saturday morning, tromps around town visiting garage sales. Now, I don’t yet have a word to describe her, but I do have this word for the garage seller. Aginate means to sell small things. So she is a fan of the aginator, or seller of trinkets. (Source: Totally Weird and Wonderful Words)

Obviously this has something to do with writing. However, when you pronounce that your colleague has excellent cacography, instead of meaning calligraphic talent, you are referring to his or her exceptionally bad spelling or handwriting. (Source: Merriam-Webster’s 365 New Words Calendar)