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basically just words that i'd like to learn the meanings of, above all; because they make you sound brilliant and smart and that's pretty cool
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Last updated: August 24, 2024
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a pleasant smell that frequently accompanies the first rain after a long period of warm, dry weather "Other than the _____ emanating from the grass, there was no sign that it had rained."
Petrichor
relating to or characterised by anthropomorphism/having human-like characteristics "English teachers really like labelling creatures written by authors this..."
Anthropomorphic
clearly visible / attracting attention "Cause you've been acting so ________"
Conspicuous
showing a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks. "He's terribly _______." or "I can't believe he had the _____ to say that to me!"
Audacity / Audacious
a blend of two words, or a large travelling bag "This is a _______."
Portmanteau
a person who gives ingenuine praise consistently "Jim's a bit of a _______."
Sycophant
a gimmick, comic routine, style of performance, etc. associated with a particular person "That's his ____"
Shtick
an event causing great and often sudden damage or distress; a disaster "What a ______!"
Calamity
Pleasure derived by someone from another person’s misfortune "It is a business that thrives on ___________."
Schadenfreude
relating to the pleasant aspects of the countryside and country life "It had a lovely _____ atmosphere."
Bucolic
lecture (someone) at length in an aggressive and critical manner "He began to ______ at the crowd."
Harangue
belief or opinion contrary to orthodox religious (especially Christian) doctrine "Why! That is complete ____!"
Heresy
to express oneself by making gestures "The man began to _____ wildly."
Gesticulate
things which are short-lived "Why, the boy had a room full of _______ from college."
Ephemera
enthusiasm and promptness "He was full of ______"
Alacrity
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