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Words I Like

On January 23, 2021 in thoughts 7 minutes read

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Once upon a time in a quaint village nestled between helter-skelter hills and babbling rivulets, there lived a young thespian named Theo. Theo had a lithe and eloquent way of expressing himself that enchanted everyone in the village.

One day, a mysterious pauper arrived, claiming to have the secret to unlock a treasure hidden in the heart of the quagmire near the village. The villagers, initially perturbed by this stranger, soon found themselves caught in a web of mendacious tales about the treasure’s origin.

Undeterred, Theo, with his affable nature, decided to quiescently explore the quagmire. As he tiptoed through the muck, a bamboozling creature appeared, performing a comical prance. It turned out to be the guardian of the treasure, a gauche but friendly creature named Giggles.

Giggles shared stories of a magical bacchanalia that happened in the village years ago. Legend had it that during the pageantry, a mischievous imp managed to purloin a chartreuse potion, leading to a frayed bond between the villagers.

Determined to mend the bonds, Theo orchestrated an internecine party, inviting villagers to participate in a trifecta of games that encouraged unity. Giggles, with his obliging spirit, joined the revelry, adding a touch of formidable laughter.

Theo’s ascertain approach to resolve conflicts turned the village into a lively, enthused community. The once stagnant village transformed into a vibrant haven, where every epistolary message conveyed warmth, not deceit.

The patter of happy feet replaced the lithe silence, and the village, once lost in philistinism, became a beacon of creativity. The ensconced treasure turned out to be the joy of shared laughter, a sentiment more valuable than any material riches.

And so, in this hallowed village, the words of Theo and Giggles spread far and wide, breaking the shackles of phlegmatic discord. The once sham of a treasure hunt became a genuine celebration of friendship and togetherness. The end.

Helter-skelter

/ˈhɛltər ˈskɛltər/

noun

“people were running helter-skelter in all directions”

Mendacious

/mɛnˈdeɪʃəs/

adjective

“a mendacious politician”

Philistinism

/ˈfɪlɪstɪnɪzəm/

noun

“his philistinism prevented him from appreciating the artistic value of the paintings”

Thespian

/ˈθɛspiən/

adjective

“thespian talents”

noun

“an ageing thespian”

“thespian talents”

Purloin

/pəːˈlɔɪn/

verb

“he must have managed to purloin a copy of the key”

Gauche

/ɡəʊʃ/

adjective

“his gauche manners made her feel uncomfortable”

Quiescent

/kwɪˈɛs(ə)nt/

adjective

“volcanoes can remain quiescent for centuries”

Patter

/ˈpatə/

noun

“the relentless patter of the rain”

Etoilated

/ˈiːtwəˌleɪtɪd/

adjective

“the etoilated pattern on the vase”

Bacchanalia

/ˌbækəˈneɪlɪə/

noun

“the streets filled with the sounds of bacchanalia”

Rivulets

/ˈrɪvjʊlɪt/

noun

“sweat ran in rivulets down his back”

Lithe

/lʌɪð/

adjective

“she lay gazing up at his tall, lithe figure”

Scion

/ˈsaɪən/

noun

“The young entrepreneur, a scion of a wealthy business family, successfully launched his own startup.”

Panoplia

/pəˈnɒplɪə/

noun

“The museum displayed a panoplia of ancient artifacts, showcasing the rich history of the civilization.”

Riposte

/rɪˈpɒst/

noun

“During the debate, the politician delivered a sharp riposte to his opponent’s criticism, leaving the audience impressed.”

Pauper

/ˈpɔːpə/

noun

“The novel depicted the struggles of a pauper trying to survive in the harsh realities of urban poverty.”

Chartreuse

/ʃɑːˈtruːz/

noun

“The artist used vibrant shades of chartreuse to capture the essence of spring in the landscape painting.”

Eloquent

/ˈɛləkwənt/

adjective

“The professor delivered an eloquent lecture, captivating the students with his articulate and persuasive speaking style.”

Contrive

/kənˈtraɪv/

verb

“In the mystery novel, the detective had to contrive a clever plan to unravel the complex series of events.”

Internecine

/ˌɪntəˈniːsʌɪn/

adjective

“the region’s history of savage internecine warfare”

“the party shrank from the trauma of more internecine strife”

Pageantry

/ˈpadʒ(ə)ntri/

noun

“the pageantry of George V’s jubilee”

Frayed

/freɪd/

adjective

Penchant

/ˈpɒ̃ʃɒ̃/

noun

Erstwhile

/ˈəːstwʌɪl/

adjective

adverb

Vindicate

/ˈvɪndɪkeɪt/


Ascertain

/ˌasəˈteɪn/

verb

Prance

/prɑːns/

verb

Enthral

/ɪnˈθrɔːl,ɛnˈθrɔːl/

verb

Bamboozle

/bamˈbuːz(ə)l/

verb

Sham

/ʃam/

noun

adjective

verb

Disseminate

/dɪˈsɛmɪneɪt/

verb

Quagmire

/ˈkwaɡmʌɪə,ˈkwɒɡmʌɪə/

noun

Affable

/ˈafəb(ə)l/

adjective

Formidable

/ˈfɔːmɪdəb(ə)l,fəˈmɪdəb(ə)l/

adjective

Epistolary

/ɪˈpɪst(ə)ˌləri/

adjective

Stagnate

/staɡˈneɪt,ˈstaɡneɪt/

verb

Enthused

/ɪnˈθjuːz,ɛnˈθjuːz/

verb

Ensconced

/ɪnˈskɒns,ɛnˈskɒns/

verb

Blithely

/ˈblʌɪðli/

adverb

Crucible

/ˈkruːsɪb(ə)l/

noun

Hallowed

/ˈhaləʊd/

adjective

Laconic

/ləˈkɒnɪk/

adjective

Decree

/dɪˈkriː/

noun

verb

Obstinate

/ˈɒbstɪnət/

adjective

Phlegmatic

/flɛɡˈmatɪk/

adjective

Abdurate

/ˈɒbdjʊrət/

adjective

Pertinacious

/ˌpəːtɪˈneɪʃəs/

adjective

Obliging

/əˈblʌɪdʒɪŋ/

adjective

Tantalising

/ˈtantəlʌɪz/

verb

Trifecta

/trʌɪˈfɛktə/

noun

Perturbed

/pəˈtəːbd/

adjective

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