All of us enrolled at Gustavus are extremely well educated and should have the ability to be verbose, but we often do not take advantage of it and use our abilities. My first inclination is to say that we are tentative to step outside our common phrases and words of preferred usage because of the ontological challenge this presents. Our language helps us define our reality and helps to define fundamentally who we are. A change in language may feel like a departure from your essence. It is important to remember, however, that this change can only make a positive impact on one's reality.
Language is an easy thing to change.
We already know the words to use that are different from the negative one we already use. Recognized repetition is also important to make a positive change. When pondering all of this, keep in mind who you respect the imbecile or the educated. By continuing to use language that is below you, you are doing damage to yourself. Believe me it happens.