Expanding your vocabulary is a powerful way to improve communication, boost confidence, and sharpen your mind. Today, challenge yourself to learn these 10 unique words and find ways to naturally incorporate them into your conversations!
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Serendipity (noun) Meaning: A happy or unexpected discovery. 💬 Example: “It was pure serendipity that I ran into an old friend at the coffee shop.”
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Loquacious (adjective) Meaning: Very talkative. 💬 Example: “My new coworker is incredibly loquacious; she can talk for hours about anything!”
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Ubiquitous (adjective) Meaning: Found everywhere. 💬 Example: “Smartphones have become ubiquitous in modern society.”
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Persnickety (adjective) Meaning: Fussy or overly concerned with minor details. 💬 Example: “The chef is persnickety about how the ingredients are arranged on the plate.”
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Ebullient (adjective) Meaning: Cheerful, full of energy. 💬 Example: “Her ebullient personality lights up every room she enters.”
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Quixotic (adjective) Meaning: Unrealistically optimistic or impractical. 💬 Example: “His quixotic plan to travel the world without a budget seemed impossible.”
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Ephemeral (adjective) Meaning: Lasting for a very short time. 💬 Example: “Sunsets are beautiful but ephemeral; they fade so quickly.”
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Mellifluous (adjective) Meaning: Sweet-sounding or pleasant to hear. 💬 Example: “His mellifluous voice makes him a great radio host.”
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Obfuscate (verb) Meaning: To make something unclear or confusing. 💬 Example: “The politician’s speech seemed to obfuscate rather than clarify the issue.”
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Zenith (noun) Meaning: The highest point or peak. 💬 Example: “At the zenith of her career, she won multiple awards for her work.”
Your Challenge Today!
Try using at least three of these words in real-life conversations, emails, or even social media posts. The more you practice, the easier they’ll stick!
