There are so many beautiful words in English we don't use anymore, mainly because they've become 'fancy', by which we mean most people only read or write these words, but rarely utter them. Do you know the meaning of these beautiful English words?
The supercontinent we had when all continents were one
A remedy for all woe
Something that is common to all humans
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What does the word MELLIFLUOUS mean?
A quiet, tranquil person
An evil deed or intent
A pleasant sound to hear
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What does the word INEFFABLE mean?
A person unable to make a decision
Unable to make a mistake
Too great to describe in words
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What does the word NADIR mean?
A Muslim wife
Something rare
Lowest point
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What does the word PETRICHOR mean?
Something terrifying
That smell that lingers after the rain
An old word for dinosaur
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What does the word IRIDESCENT mean?
Showing many colors that change as you change angles
Something that grows from the ground vertically
A mixture of rich smells, such as in a marketplace
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What does the word EPHEMERAL mean?
The state of being in heaven
The sense of dreaming
Lasting a short time
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What does the word RACONTEUR mean?
A person who smuggles things through tunnels
A fraudster of large proportions
A person who is good at telling anecdotes
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What does the word SUMPTUOUS mean?
Something splendid and extravagant
A person who has eaten to bursting
A person who is too innocent and oblivious
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What does the word AESTHETE mean?
A person who has both physical beauty and intelligence
A person who has a special appreciation for beauty and art
A person who used to be an athlete
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