i wanted to spend a bit of time expanding my vocabulary so here are the words i have learnt / accumulated in my reading over the pastr few weeks lmao.
ineffable ( beyond description, love this word ngl )
ambivalence ( i had heard it before but didnt know what it meant lmao. indecision, doubt. )
antiquated ( old fashioned )
subterfuge ( trickery , deceit )
punitive ( intended as punishment )
soporific ( induce drowsiness )
atavistic ( reversion to smth ancient ?? )
incendiary ( combustive )
gravitas ( seriousness of manner )
ferric ( containing iron )
wizened ( wrinkled )
diatribe - ( forceful, verbal attack )
reneging ( go back on a promise )
obsequious ( ready to help for gain in favour )
defenestration ( throw someone out of a window tf ? )(
aspersions ( defamation / slander )
nomenclature ( symbols in art / science )
impunity ( exemptions / immunity )
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