New words with meaning and sentence
Here are 10 new words with their meanings and example sentences:
- Gallimaufry (n.) - A dish made from a mixture of leftover food.
Example sentence: "The chef created a gallimaufry using last night's roast chicken and vegetables."
- Thixotropy (n.) - The property of a fluid that becomes less viscous when agitated and more viscous when left still.
Example sentence: "The scientist studied the thixotropy of the new paint to understand its unique properties."
- Velleity (n.) - A mild or slight desire.
Example sentence: "I have a velleity for ice cream, but I'm trying to resist the temptation."
- Sonder (n.) - The realization that each random passerby is living a life as vivid and complex as your own.
Example sentence: "As I walked through the crowded street, I felt a sense of sonder wash over me, appreciating the complexity of each person's story."
- Gobemouche (n.) - A person who is easily deceived or manipulated.
Example sentence: "My friend is such a gobemouche, always falling for scams and fake deals."
- Heliotropism (n.) - The phenomenon of plants turning their leaves towards the sun.
Example sentence: "The gardener studied the heliotropism of the sunflowers, marveling at their ability to track the sun's movement."
- Kintsugi (n.) - The art of repairing broken pottery with gold or silver lacquer, highlighting the brokenness rather than disguising it.
Example sentence: "The artist created a stunning piece of kintsugi, transforming a broken vase into a beautiful work of art."
- Meraki (v.) - To do something with soul, creativity, or love; to put something of yourself into your work.
Example sentence: "The musician poured her heart and soul into the song, meraki-ing every note and melody."
- Nebulosity (n.) - A state of uncertainty or ambiguity.
Example sentence: "The politician's nebulous stance on the issue left many voters confused and frustrated."
- Ultracrepidarian (n.) - A person who gives opinions on matters beyond their knowledge or expertise.
Example sentence: "The celebrity's ultracrepidarian views on politics were widely criticized by experts in the field."
I hope you find these words interesting and useful!