Tell me some new words

Here are 10 new words for you to learn:

  1. Gallimaufry (n.) - a dish made from a mixture of leftover food Example: "The chef created a gallimaufry for the dinner party using last night's roast chicken and vegetables."
  2. Sonder (n.) - the realization that each random passerby is living a life as vivid and complex as your own Example: "As I walked through the crowded street, I felt a sense of sonder wash over me, wondering about the stories of the people around me."
  3. Kintsugi (n.) - the art of repairing broken pottery with gold or silver lacquer, highlighting the brokenness rather than disguising it Example: "The artist's use of kintsugi in her ceramics was a beautiful metaphor for the imperfections of life."
  4. Meraki (v.) - to do something with soul, creativity, or love; to put something of yourself into your work Example: "The musician meraki'd every note of her song, pouring her heart and soul into the performance."
  5. Velleity (n.) - a mild or slight desire Example: "I have a velleity for ice cream, but I'm trying to resist the temptation."
  6. Thixotropy (n.) - the property of a fluid that becomes less viscous and more fluid when agitated or shaken Example: "The scientist studied the thixotropy of the new liquid, fascinated by its unusual properties."
  7. 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 and economics."
  8. Cacophony (n.) - a harsh, discordant sound; a mixture of loud, unpleasant noises Example: "The city street was a cacophony of car horns, sirens, and construction noise."
  9. Sesquipedalian (adj.) - given to using long words; characterized by the use of long words Example: "The sesquipedalian professor's lectures were often difficult to follow due to his love of complex vocabulary."
  10. Tintinnabulation (n.) - a ringing or tinkling sound, especially of a bell Example: "The tintinnabulation of the wind chimes in the garden was soothing and calming."

I hope you find these words interesting and useful!