A word I’m using too much this week is ‘superfluous.’ For example: “Those details are superfluous and aren’t needed.”

Definition of superfluous – (@ Merriam-Webster)
Pronunciation: su-‘p&r-flÃŒ-&s

Should a long, adventurous trip be referred to as ‘travels’ or ‘travails’? 😉

Definition of travail (@ Merriam-Webster)
Pronunciation: tr&-vAl, tra-“vAl