April 2022 Flashcards
1
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petrichor
A
Petrichor (/ˈpɛtrɪˌkɔːr/) is the earthy scent produced when rain falls on dry soil. The word is constructed from Ancient Greek πέτρα (pétra) ‘rock’, or πέτρος (pétros) ‘stone’, and ἰχώρ (ikhṓr), the ethereal fluid that is the blood of the gods in Greek mythology. Wikipedia
2
Q
pareidolia
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Psychological effect - seeing faces in inanimate objects
3
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lambaste
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To assault violently (also by words)
4
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mullify
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To appease,
To soften
Assuage/temper
5
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to assuage
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To pacify,
Ease
Appease/quench
They were unable to assuage their grief
