Have you ever used the word assuage in an essay?

I have! I deserve an A for coming up with that word. It is so much cooler than words like relieve, or ease. You're thinking this is a strange and pointless post. True, but I got tired of writing my essay and decided to assuage my boredom by blogging. The best part of that word is if you switch a couple letters around it says sausage.