I’ve loved this week’s words, even using a few in my Little Gems short story entries (due next – yikes!)
What this week has taught me however, is I’m ardent about putting a little balance in my life – starting tomorrow!!
But first…my favourites.
argus-eyed: adj. keen-eyed, vigilant
armature: n. protective covering of an animal or plant, or any part serving for defence or offence.
arresting: adj. catching the attention, striking
arriviste: n. social climber, ambitious person
askance: adv. with suspicion, mistrust, disapproval
avarice: n. insatiable greed for riches
aventurine: n. an opaque, brown glass containing fine, gold-coloured particles
avowel: n. frank acknowledgement or admission. 2. Open declaration
babushka: n. 1. A woman’s headscarf; often triangular with ends tied under chin or at back of neck (or a Russian grandmother!)
balance: various. what every good novel needs!
Now for my weekly challenge; using as many words as possible (not recommended if you are planning to write a good novel. Remember – balance and moderation!)
“She yanked the knot on her babushka and looked askance at his avowal to have his way with her. He was nothing more than an argus-eyed arriviste with an arresting smile. She’d need her armature to avoid his avarice.” 🙂
‘tenterhooks’, but who knew!). Then jot them down for sharing on my blog.