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Abate
uh-BAYT
To become less intense or widespread.
nounSonder
SAHN-der
The realization that each passerby has a life as vivid and complex as your own.
adjectiveEphemeral
ih-FEM-er-uhl
Lasting for a very short time.
adjectiveLiminal
LIM-uh-nuhl
Relating to a threshold or transitional state.
adjectiveLucid
LOO-sid
Clear, easy to understand, or mentally coherent.
adjectiveTacit
TAS-it
Understood without being directly stated.
adjectiveAustere
aw-STEER
Severe, plain, or without comfort or decoration.
adjectiveMellifluous
muh-LIF-loo-us
Sweet or smooth in sound.
nounAlacrity
uh-LAK-ruh-tee
Cheerful readiness or eager willingness.
nounSerendipity
seh-ren-DIP-uh-tee
A fortunate discovery made by chance.
nounEquanimity
ee-kwuh-NIM-uh-tee
Calmness and steadiness, especially under stress.
adjectiveVoracious
vuh-RAY-shus
Having an eager or insatiable appetite for something.
adjectiveAssiduous
uh-SIJ-oo-us
Showing great care, attention, and persistent effort.
adjectiveIneffable
in-EF-uh-buhl
Too great, intense, or beautiful to be expressed in words.
adjectiveVerdant
VUR-dunt
Green with healthy plant life.
adjectiveCogent
KOH-junt
Clear, logical, and convincing.
adjectiveResplendent
rih-SPLEN-dunt
Attractively bright, radiant, or impressive.
adjectiveCircumspect
SUR-kum-spekt
Careful to consider possible risks before acting.