Switzerland Flashcards
adj. rough, uneven or craggy
like a stretch of coast full of big, jagged rocks
rugged coastline
rugged terrain
rugged beauty
Grit was warned. The rugged coastline was dangerous…
(Used in 9.8% of stories)
adj. risky or dangerous
like rafting through terrifying rapids
perilous water
perilous journey
perilous mission
Etymology: perilous comes from Latin periculosus, which means “dangerous or hazardous”
Yin and Yang regretted taking their raft out on such perilous water.
adj. ideal or perfect
like a beautiful place where you can relax in the sun
idyllic countryside
idyllic town
idyllic childhood
Etymology: Idyllic comes form the Greek word eidyllion, which means “a little poem”
The idyllic countryside gave Bearnice the irresistible urge to burst into song.
(Used in 2% of stories)
adj. green and leafy
like a lush valley where sheep graze on the grass
verdant valley
verdant town
verdant landscape
Etymology: Verdant comes from the Latin word viridis, which means “green”
The verdant valley seemed perfect and peaceful.
adj. beautiful and picturesque
like a postcard of the countryside
scenic route
scenic walk
scenic view
The scenic route was pretty, but it also took them up into the mountains.
(Used in 1.1% of stories)
v. to whine or sniffle
like making a soft, crying sound when you’re sad or in pain
whimper softly
whimper sadly
whimper feebly
Grit cradled his broken arm and whimpered softly.
(Used in 6% of stories)
adj. amazed or stupefied
like being so surprised you instantly freeze
stunned silence
stunned surprise
stunned disbelief
Yang was stunned. Where did Yon find a laser?
(Used in 13% of stories)
adj. cheating or sly
like someone who is busy making evil plans
devious villain
devious trick
devious plan
Bogart’s devious plan involved a laser, and a ball of string.
(Used in 3.2% of stories)
v. to sneak
