Linguistic Gems I flashcards
- Level 1
- English
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Learn Linguistic Gems with 10 free flashcards (level 1): meanings, example sentences, pictures and audio pronunciation. Includes Acuity, Amok, Wanderlust, Bliss and more.
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Acuity
sharpness or keenness of thought, vision, or hearing
“The acuity of her vision allowed her to spot the tiny details in the artwork.”
Amok
behaving uncontrollably and disruptively
“After the unexpected news, he ran amok, knocking over everything in his path.”
Wanderlust
A strong desire to travel.
“After reading countless travel blogs, her wanderlust grew stronger every day.”
Bliss
Perfect happiness or joy.
“Lying on the beach with the sound of the waves in the background gave her a sense of pure bliss.”
Whimsy
Playfully quaint or fanciful behavior.
“The whimsical decorations gave the room a sense of whimsy that delighted everyone.”
Epiphany
A moment of sudden realization or insight.
“She had an epiphany about the true meaning of life while watching the sunset on the beach.”
Euphoria
A feeling of intense happiness and excitement.
“After winning the championship, the team was overcome with euphoria.”
Serendipity
Finding something good without looking for it.
“Finding that old friend at the coffee shop was pure serendipity.”
Bevy
a large group or collection of people or things of a particular kind.
“A bevy of swans made their way across the lake, graceful and synchronized.”
Biblichor
the comforting smell of old books.
“Walking into the old library, she was enveloped by the biblichor emanating from the ancient tomes.”