I feel inadequate all the time, not only academically, but socially as well.
but i try to think this is a good thing.

i guess as long as you feel inadequate, you'd be really quite adequate, and perhaps even more of an extent, benefitting to yourself, as the feeling of inadequacy will be a fuel for you to improve yourself. really intelligent people would never laugh at ignorant people trying to learn. instead, they'd help you. intelligent people knows that they can learn even from an infant, and knowledge is something that is found, not necessarily in books but through interaction with people.

as a matter of fact, now you're thinking about expanding your vocab, which is a step towards improving yourself, no?

i think the moment you feel you're adequate, is when you stop learning, and maybe, at this point of life, we shouldn't feel that way... yet.

we have a lot of fields to cover, afterall.

its much more easier for me to act stupid than try to act intelligent, though. but inside, i have a burning desire to be a better person.

aww don't worry naj i feel inadequate all the time too! i guess i got used to it, so it doesnt really matter anymore.. but yeah you can ask vish or omar or praddie about my lack of general knowledge and you're definitely gonna get a sure fire answer.. but it's alright as long as you know who's gonna stick by you no matter how much you know. or don't know for that matter. haha :)