words that I come across reading newspapers books and other stuff✨
08.08
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Reverie
Reverie is a noun that means a state of being pleasantly lost in one's thoughts, or a fancy
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Mangiest
Mangiest" is the superlative form of the adjective mangy. It describes the absolute highest degree of being scruffy, shabby, or infected with mange (a skin disease of animals that causes itching and hair loss)
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Apposite
Apposite is an adjective that means very appropriate, relevant, or well-suited to a specific circumstance, topic, or moment
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lacuna
A lacuna is a gap, blank space, or missing part in something like a book, text, or logical argument
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contrived
Contrived means something is false, forced, or made up instead of happening naturally
promenade
A "promenade" means a slow, relaxed walk in public for pleasure, or a wide public path—like a boardwalk—built for walking
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shindig
A shindig is an informal word for a large, loud, and fun party or celebration, often involving music and dancing
advert
An advert is a short word for an advertisement
thespian
A thespian is a noun meaning an actor or actress, and an adjective meaning relating to drama and theater
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Expatriate
An expatriate (often shortened to expat) is a person who lives and works outside their native country
Portico
A portico is a porch leading to the entrance of a building, or extended as a colonnade, with a roof structure over a walkway, supported by columns or enclosed by walls.
diaspora
A diaspora is a large group of people scattered from their original homeland to other regions
extol
Extol is a verb that means to praise or glorify someone or something very much
suds
Suds means the light, frothy bubbles that form when you mix soap or detergent with water
Ennui
Ennui (pronounced ahn-WEE) is a noun that means a deep feeling of listlessness, tiredness, and dissatisfaction.
petulant
Petulant is an adjective that describes a person or their behavior when they are easily annoyed, impatient, or angry over small, unimportant things in a childish way
simian
A simian is an animal belonging to the higher primates, specifically any monkey, ape, or human
Animism
Animism is the worldview that non-human entities—including animals, plants, rocks, rivers, and weather systems—possess a distinct spiritual essence, soul, or personal agency.
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BUNBURY
Bunburying is the act of creating a fake excuse, imaginary person, or fictitious alibi (such as a chronically ill friend) to escape social duties, bore obligations, or lead a secret double life
altruism
Altruism is the unselfish concern for the welfare of others. It involves acting to help someone else at a cost, risk, or disadvantage to yourself, without expecting any reward, repayment, or personal gain in return.
Ideophone
An ideophone is a vivid word that depicts sensory imagery, sensations, or actions using sound
Oshikatsu
Oshikatsu (推し活) is a Japanese fan culture lifestyle where people dedicate their time, energy, and money to actively support a favorite idol, character, actor, or virtual YouTuber known as their oshi.
lain
Lain is the past participle of the verb "lie," which means to recline, rest in a horizontal position, or remain in a specific state.
Peeve
1 : a feeling or mood of resentment 2 : a particular grievance or source of annoyance
Verbosity
Verbosity is the quality of using more words than necessary to express an idea in speech or writing.
wrest
The word wrest is a verb and noun meaning to pull, force, or gain something with great effort, struggle, or physical violence
paredolia
the tendency to perceive a specific, often meaningful image in a random or ambiguous visual pattern