Gre new words
Here are 10 new words that you might not know:
- Gobemouche (n.) - a person who is easily deceived or manipulated Example: "He's such a gobemouche, he believes everything he reads on the internet."
- Thixotropy (n.) - the property of a fluid that becomes less viscous when agitated and more viscous when left still Example: "The thixotropic properties of the paint made it easy to mix and apply."
- Velleity (n.) - a mild or slight desire Example: "I have a velleity for ice cream, but I'm trying to resist the temptation."
- Selenite (n.) - a type of crystal formed from the evaporation of saltwater Example: "The selenite crystals in the cave were breathtakingly beautiful."
- Gallimaufry (n.) - a dish made from a mixture of leftover food Example: "The chef created a gallimaufry using last night's roast chicken and vegetables."
- Cacophony (n.) - a harsh, discordant sound Example: "The cacophony of car horns and sirens was overwhelming in the city."
- Heliotropism (n.) - the phenomenon of plants turning their leaves towards the sun Example: "The heliotropism of the sunflowers was fascinating to watch."
- Lethologica (n.) - the inability to remember the word you want to use Example: "I'm experiencing lethologica and can't think of the word I want to say."
- Ultracrepidarian (n.) - a person who gives opinions on matters beyond their knowledge or expertise Example: "The ultracrepidarian blogger was criticized for his uninformed opinions on politics."
- Vigilantism (n.) - the practice of taking the law into one's own hands Example: "The vigilantism in the neighborhood was causing more problems than it was solving."
I hope you find these words interesting and useful!