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.
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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.
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.
Copious
Definition: abundant in supply or quantity
Sentence: The copious amount of seeds in every pomegranate (between 200 and 1400) provide a large dose of healthy antioxidants.
Timorous
Definition: showing or suffering from nervousness, fear, or a lack of confidence
Sentence: Timorous feelings can be difficult to overcome if one has to perform at Carnegie Hall.
Doodad
Definition: a trivial ornament or gadget, esp. one whose name the speaker does not know or cannot recall
Sentence: It is quite clever and resourceful to make a reindeer doodad come to life with personality from logs and pine branches.
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