VocabTest

calamity

A disastrous event characterized by extreme distress and suffering

jubilation

extreme joy or happiness

Liminal

A popular buzz word in critical theory for the past 30 years; refers to the "in-between" spaces where "real life" happen

Wan

Antonyms= lively; vivacious

grotesque

Etymologically derived from Greek word for "cave," and no refers to something unsightly or visually offensive

microaggression

A subtle or sometimes unnoticeable form of prejudice or stereotypical offense

verbatim

In some uses a rare adverb that means spoken or written word-for-word

divination

The interpretation of signs or omens; foresight

tantalize

Verb derived from a figure from Greek mythology who punished for eternity with unquenchable tempatation

regale

Etymologically derived from the word for "merriment," meaning to entertain or bring amusement to.

synchronous

Occurring or happening at the same time.

spectral

Synonyms = ghostly; haunting

visceral

Adjective that desribes an experience that makes an impression in the guts, not in the mind.

eschew

Antonyms = embrace; accept

bulbous

synonyms = spherical; bulging

agape

One of the three words for love in Greek, meaning spiritual love

ethereal

Antonyms = bodily; corporeal

nocturne

Poetry or music meant to be experienced at night, as popularized by Fredric Chopin

formidable

Synonyms = terrifying; intimidating

pelagic

Of or relating to the sea; oceanic.