MY FAVORITE WORDS

By: Sophie Crawford

FANCIFUL

adj. 1. not based on reason, unrealistic 2. not real; imaginary

INSPIRE

V. to fill with emotion or great excitement N. the power to affect the mind or the

emotions; anything that has this effect

VITAL

Adj. 1. necessary for continued life or prosperity

2. full of lively spirit 3. of the greatest importance

ANTIC

N. a playful or funny act

TRANQUIL

Adj. calm; peaceful N. the state of being tranquil

SPLENDOR

N. magnificence; brilliance of appearance Adj. very impressive; magnificent

CONSPICUOUS

Adj. easily or plainly seen

APPAREL

N. the things that are worn by a person; clothing

ECSTASY

N. A strong feeling of emotion, especially joy. Adj. Full of or causing ecstasy.

INCREDIBLE

Adj. Hard or impossible to believe.

PERSEVERE

V. To refuse to give up despite difficulties.

KNACK

N. A special talent or skill; ability to do something easily.

LEISURE

N. Free time not taken up with work.

ELUDE

V. To escape by being quick or clever.

SWIVEL

N. A fastening that allows any part joined to it to swing freely.

V. To turn freely around a fixed point.

ABUNDANT

Adj. More than enough; plentiful.

SOOTHE

V. 1. To make calm and relaxed. 2. To relieve soreness; to make less painful.

HARDY

Adj. Able to survive under bad conditions; tough.

LOFTY

Adj. 1. Very tall or high. 2. Noble in feeling or high in ideals. 3. Showing a too-proud or superior attitude.