Wordology: 21 Unique Words

Arm yourself with the power of words.

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Life is dull, and so is your writing when you use the same verbiage over and over.

A writer should always have a plethora of words to spice things up a bit.

Here are some eye-catching terms to add to your repertoire:

1. Obeisance (noun): Any action that shows deep respect for someone or something.
2. Blueth (noun): The state of being blue.
3. Whist (verb): to hush or silence; to still; to become silent.
4. Longanimity (noun): Silent suffering while planning revenge.
5. Psychodysleptic (adjective): That brings on a dreamlike mental state; hallucinogenic.
6. Oneiromancy (noun; Greek): The practice of predicting the future through the interpretation of dreams.
7. Stormbound (adjective): Cut off from outside communication by a storm or its effects; stopped or delayed by storms.
8. Melophile (noun): A person who loves music.
9. Friscolating (adjective): shimmering on the horizon at sunset; an effect caused by the sun setting over the horizon, creating an optical illusion of shimmering, liquefied light, akin to a mirage.
10. Ludic (adjective): Full of fun and high spirits.