Aperture

 

Definition: an opening, hole, or gap

Sentence: It is important to make an aperture in the ceiling as pleasing to the eye as possible as it will be a main source of natural light.

Pelage

 

Definition: the fur, hair, or wool of a mammal

Sentence: A cat’s pelage is not enough to keep them warm during cold winter nights.

Apricity

 

Definition: The warmth of the Sun in winter

Sentence: On bitter cold days, apricity is so welcomed and very much missed when the sun goes to sleep.

Opulent

 

Definition: ostentatiously rich and luxurious or lavish

Sentence: Not a penny was spared on the opulent decor of Newport Rhode Island’s Gilded Age mansions.

Cwm

 

Definition: a valley head created through glacial erosion and with a shape similar to an amphitheatre

Sentence: With the new year upon us, it is exciting to think about all of the mountains, cwms, beaches and forests one may discover.

Impetrate

 

Definition: beseech or beg for

Sentence: Children impetrate Santa in hopes he will bring them the best toys of the year.

Exigent

 

Definition: pressing; demanding

Sentence: May you get all of your exigent shopping and gift wrapping done today!

Nascent

 

Definition: (esp. of a process or organization) just coming into existence and beginning to display signs of future potential.

Venerable

 

Definition: accorded a great deal of respect, esp. because of age, wisdom, or character

Sentence: In its 125th year, the venerable National Geographic Society continues to find and execute educational and scientific expeditions around the world.

Gradation

 

Definition: a scale or a series of successive changes stages, or degrees

Sentence: The increasing gradation of daylight hours following the winter solstice lends itself to excitement for Spring.