The Summer Day Glossary

The Summer Day Glossary

Ephemeral

Lasting for a very short time.

Propinquity

The state of being close to someone or something; proximity.

Ameliorate

To make something better or improve it.

Pulchritude

Physical beauty.

Tenebrous

Dark, shadowy, or obscure.

Apocryphal

Of doubtful authenticity, although widely circulated as being true.

Recalcitrant

Having an obstinately uncooperative attitude toward authority or discipline.

Sybaritic

Fond of sensuous luxury or pleasure; self-indulgent.

Phlegmatic

Having an unemotional and stolidly calm disposition.

Impecunious

Having little or no money.

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