New English words to improve your vocabulary in 2024

Serendipity (noun)

Definition: The occurrence and development of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way. 

Example: – I experienced serendipity when I found a rare book at the secondhand store.

Mellifluous (adjective)

Definition: (of a voice or words) Sweet or musical; pleasant to hear.

Example: – Her mellifluous voice captivated the audience during the concert.

Ephemeral (adjective)

Definition: Lasting for a very short time.

Example: The beauty of the cherry blossoms is ephemeral, lasting only a few weeks.

Pernicious (adjective)

Definition: Having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way.

Example: Gossip can have a pernicious impact on relationships.

Quixotic (adjective) 

Definition: Extremely idealistic; unrealistic and impractical. 

Example: – His quixotic vision of a utopian society faced criticism for its impracticality.

Nefarious (adjective)

Definition: Wicked, villainous, or criminal. 

Example: – The nefarious plot of the movie’s antagonist kept viewers on the edge of their seats.

Ineffable (adjective)

Definition: Too great or extreme to be expressed or described in words. 

Example: – The view from the mountaintop was ineffable, leaving us in awe.

Bibliopole (noun)

Definition: A person who buys and sells books, especially rare ones.

Example: – The bibliopole had an impressive collection of first editions and rare manuscripts.

Ephemeralize (verb)

Definition: To make or become increasingly efficient and concise, achieving more with fewer resources. 

Example: – The company aimed to ephemeralize its production processes to reduce environmental impact.

Sonorous (adjective)

Definition: Imposing or impressive in sound; having a full, deep, or rich sound.

Example: – The sonorous notes of the cathedral’s organ echoed through the grand hall.

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