Literary/Artistic Terms
Something that is done without being planned or rehearsed, often spontaneous in nature.
A. Impromptu
B. Habit
A. Impromptu
Feeling or expressing great happiness and triumph, often used to describe celebrations
A. Jubilant
B. Empathetic
A. Jubilant
To discourage someone from doing something, often through fear or doubt.
A. Deter
B. Evoke
A. Deter
Fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing; often used to describe powerful speeches.
A. Eloquent
B. Elegant
A. Eloquent
A literary device used to give an indication or hint of what is to come later in the story.
A. Foreshadow
B. Allusion
A. Foreshadow
A high degree of skill or competence in a particular area or subject.
A. Advanced
B. Proficiency
B. Proficiency
A feeling of vague or regretful longing, often associated with nostalgia.
A. Whimsical
B. Wistful
B. Wistful
To foster growth or development, often used in the context of agriculture or personal skills.
A. Nurture
B. Cultivate
B. Cultivate
A false idea or belief; can also refer to a deceptive appearance.
A. Delusion
B. Illusion
B. Illusion
The art or practice of compiling dictionaries, involving the study of words and their meanings.
A. Etymology
B. Lexicography
B. Lexicography
A person who is highly interested in a particular activity or subject, often showing great passion.
A. Expert
B. Enthusiast
B. Enthusiast
Attractively lively and animated, often used to describe a person's personality.
A. Vivacious
B. Vicarious
A. Vivacious
To make something more attractive by adding decorative details; can also refer to exaggerating facts.
A. Embrace
B. Embellish
B. Embellish
To travel across or through something; often used in geographical contexts.
A. Inverse
B. Traverse
B. Traverse ("Travel")
A detailed written study on a single specialized subject; reading _________ can deepen understanding of specific vocabulary in context.
A. Biography
B. Monographs
B. Monographs
Relating to visual art, especially involving drawing, engraving, or lettering; can also refer to vivid descriptions in literature.
A. Graphic
B. Foreshadowing
A. Graphic
Intense and passionate feeling, often associated with enthusiasm or zeal for a cause.
A. Fervor
B. Compassionate
A. Fervor
To increase rapidly in numbers; often used in biological contexts.
A. Proliferate
B. Procreate
A. Proliferate
Keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties; often used in safety contexts.
A.Vigilant
B. Vague
A. Vigilant
The study of the origin of words and how their meanings have changed throughout history; understanding ________ can help in grasping the meanings of new words.
A. Etymology
B. Radiology
A. Etymology
The natural environment in which an organism lives, providing the necessary conditions for survival.
A. Ecosystem
B. Habitat
B. Habitat
Having or showing zeal; passionate and fervent in pursuit of a cause or objective.
A. Jealous
B. Zealous
B. Zealous
To care for and encourage the growth or development of someone or something.
A. Proliferate
B. Nurture
B. Nurture
The presence of an unwanted substance in a material or environment; often used in health and safety discussions.
A. Contamination
B. Infected
A reference to a source of information, often used in academic writing to give credit to original authors.
A. Reference
B. Citation
B. Citation