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21 Words Worth Knowing

Ayana Watlington
Mar 6, 2020
2 min read


Give your vocabulary an upgrade by introducing some new and not some common words. If used properly they are guaranteed to make your writing and the way you talk stand out from the crowd. This list includes a variety of words with different meanings, that way you can enchance your word choice on a vast amount of subjects.


21 Words Worth Knowing


Fika- a moment to slow down and appreciate the good things in life

Agape- the highest form of love, selfless, sacrifical, and unconditional love, always giving and devotes total commitment to seek the highest and the best


Metanoia- the journey of changing ones mind, heart, self, or way of life


Enigma- a person or thing that is mysterious, puzzling, or difficult to understand Ukiyo- living in the moment, detached from the bothers of life


Mizpah- the deep emotional bond between people, especial those separated by distance or death


Lypophrenia- a vague feeling of sadness, seemingly without any cause Reverie- a state of being pleasantly lost in ones thoughts, a day dream


Raison Dêtre- a reason for existing


Moira- a persons fate or destiny


Xenization- the act of existing as a stranger


Kadota- to disappear or vanish, to get or be lost, be missing or to fade Verpertine- occurring or flourishing in the evening


Lunette- the figure or shape of a crescent moon


Magoa- a heartbreaking feeling that leaves long lasting traces, visible in gestures and facial expressions Litost- a state of torment created by the sudden sight of ones own misery, a feeling of regret or remorse for doing something wrong


Alew- a cry of despair Kismet- fate or destiny Absquatulate- to leave without saying goodbye

Wabisabi- the discovery of beauty in imperfection, the acceptance of life and death


Thantophobia- the fear of losing someone you love



When the time comes, you are now perpared with some high quality vocabulary. What was your favorite word? Prior to reading this list, have you heard of any of these words before or maybe even used them? What are some unique words that youve heard? Let me know, im curious.

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