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af·flu·ent (adjective | noun)
opulent, prosperous, rich, wealthy;
(of water) flowing freely or in great quantity.

ag·grieved (adjective)
indignant, offended, resentful, upset:
feeling resentment at having been unfairly treated.

al·lude (verb)
hint at, imply, mention, suggest

an·i·mos·i·ty (noun)
aversion, enmity, hatred, hostility

ap·pall·ing (adjective)
shocking, horrifying, abominable

ap·pel·la·tion (noun)
a name or title

ap·prise (verb)
inform, notify, tell

as·cribe (verb)
accredit, assign, attribute

au·da·cious (adjective)
bold, daring, fearless, wild;
impudent, impertinent, insolent, presumptuous

The burdock genus (Arctium), which belongs to the daisy family (Asteraceae), includes only ten to fourteen species. Although burdock plants are now widespread throughout the world, most of them grow natively in Eurasia and North Africa. It has been suggested that the Latin genus name Arctium derives from the ancient Greek word for ‘bear’, because the flowers are reminiscent of their felt-like fur.

Depending on the species, burdocks can reach heights of 50 to 300 cm. Burdocks are native bee-friendly plants. Bumblebees, bees, butterflies and other insects meet among the burdock blooms at pollination time.

con·spic·u·ous (adjective)
clear, obvious, visible

de·cap·i·tate (verb)
behead, guillotine

de·lin·e·ate (verb)
define, describe, portray;
outline, trace

dep·re·cate (verb)
censure, condemn, criticize, denounce, reprobate

dis·cern·i·ble (adjective)
visible, noticeable, perceptible

dis·as·sem·ble (verb)
break up, dismantle

dis·par·age (verb)
belittle, depreciate, underestimate

dis·pen·sa·ble (adjective)
expandable, unnecessary, inessential

dis·sem·ble (verb)
deceive, dissimulate, fake, feign, pretend

e·lu·ci·date (verb)
clarify, explain, unravel, untangle

Evergreens are plants, trees, or shrubs that retain their leaves or needles throughout the year, rather than shedding them in autumn like deciduous plants. They are characterized by year-round foliage, often with thick, leathery leaves or cone-bearing, needlelike structures, providing consistent color and structure to landscapes. Popular examples include conifers like pines and spruces, as well as broadleaf plants such as holly, boxwoods, and rhododendrons.

ex·pa·ti·ate (verb)
expound:
speak/write at length or in detail.

ex·pound (verb)
explain, describe, detail, present, propose:
present and explain (a theory or idea) systematically and in detail.

gar·ish (adjective)
flashy, gaudy, lurid, overbright, showy

commonly known as geraniums or cranesbills. They are found throughout the temperate regions of the world and the mountains of the tropics, with the greatest diversity in the eastern part of the Mediterranean region.

The palmately cleft leaves are broadly circular in form. The flowers have five petals and are coloured white, pink, purple, or blue, often with distinctive veining.

Confusingly, “geranium” is also the common name of members of the genus Pelargonium. The shape of the flowers offers one way of distinguishing between the two genera Geranium and Pelargonium. Geranium flowers have five very similar petals, and are thus radially symmetrical (actinomorphic), whereas Pelargonium (and also Erodium) flowers have two upper petals which are different from the three lower petals, so the flowers have a single plane of symmetry (zygomorphic).

a group of highly fragrant, often clove-scented flowers popular from the 14th–16th centuries, frequently referring to carnations, pinks, stocks, and wallflowers. Historically significant in Tudor times, the name derives from the French giroflée (clove) and is associated with summer, often representing “bonds of affection” or “lasting beauty”.

linear boundaries of closely planted shrubs, trees, and woody plants (often hawthorn or blackthorn) that act as living fences, primarily in the UK countryside and agricultural areas. Originating centuries ago, they define property lines, provide vital wildlife habitats, improve biodiversity, and act as windbreaks.

im·i·ta·tion (noun)
copying, emulation;
copy, replica, reproduction, simulation

im·mi·nent (adjective)
approaching, forthcoming, impending, looming

im·mac·u·late (adjective)
clean, flawless, neat, spotless

im·pec·ca·ble (adjective)
exemplary, faultless, flawless, perfect

in·ca·pac·i·tate (verb)
disable, immobilize, paralyze

in·censed (adjective)
enraged, very angry

in·cent (verb)
provide with an incentive.

in·cred·u·lous (adjective)
doubtful, distrustful, skeptical, unbelieving

in·ef·fa·ble (adjective)
indescribable, overwhelming, unutterable:
too great or extreme to be expressed or described in words.

in·ex·o·ra·ble (adjective)
inevitable, unavoidable, unstoppable;
inflexible, unbending, unwavering, unyielding

in·fer·ence (noun)
conclusion, deduction, reckoning:
a conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning.

in·suf·fer·a·ble (adjective)
intolerable, unbearable;
arrogant, conceited

in·su·lar (adjective)
conventional, small-minded, close-minded;
relating to/from an island.

in·ti·ma·tion (noun)
hint, indication, sign, signal

in·ti·ma·cy (noun)
closeness, rapport

in·trep·id (adjective)
adventurous, dauntless, fearless

in·tri·cate (adjective)
complex, complicated, detailed, tangled

in·vul·ner·a·ble (adjective)
immune, impenetrable, impregnable, secure

ire (noun)
anger, rage, wrath

lu·cid (adjective)
clear, comprehensible, intelligible:
expressed clearly; easy to understand;
bright, glowing, luminous, shining

lu·cra·tive (adjective)
gainful, profitable

lu·rid (adjective)
garish, vivid:
very vivid in color, especially so as to create an unpleasantly harsh or unnatural effect.

pat·ent (noun | adjective)
copyright, license, permit, privilege;
apparent, obvious

per·emp·to·ry (adjective)
commanding, domineering, imperious, overbearing

per·fid·i·ous (adjective)
deceitful, unfaithful, untrustworthy

per·vade (verb)
permeate, infuse, perfuse, suffuse

por·tent (noun)
forewarning, omen, premonition, sign

po·tent (adjective)
mighty, powerful, strong

pre·cip·i·tan·cy (noun)
rashness/suddenness of action.

pre·emp·tive (adjective)
serving/intended to preempt or forestall something, especially to prevent attack by disabling the enemy.

ra·pa·cious (adjective)
avaricious, grasping, greedy

re·it·er·ate (verb)
repeat, restate, retell

ren·e·gade (noun | adjective)
traitor, deserter;
disloyal, traitorous, treacherous

re·pulse (verb | noun)
fend off, hold off, repel, ward off;
disgust, nauseate, revolt, sicken;
repelling, defeat;
repulsion

re·tal·i·ate (verb)
counterattack, fight back, react, respond

rev·el·ry (noun)
party:
lively and noisy festivities.

rev·er·ence (noun)
veneration, deep respect

rev·er·ie (noun)
daydreaming, hallucination, trance

scru·pu·lous (adjective)
careful, meticulous, thorough;
honorable, righteous, upright

spe·cious (adjective)
superficially plausible, but actually wrong:
deceptive, misleading

spu·ri·ous (adjective)
not being what it purports to be:
bogus, fake, false, specious, invalid, sham

tep·id (adjective)
lukewarm;
apathetic, indifferent, listless, offhand

a group of domestic pigeon breeds known for their unique flying behavior of tumbling or somersaulting during flight. These pigeons are not bred for long-distance flight or homing instincts like some other pigeon breeds; instead, they are selected for their ability to perform specific aerial acrobatics.

The most distinctive characteristic of tumbler pigeons is their rolling or tumbling behavior. During flight, these pigeons execute backward somersaults or rolls. This behavior is a result of selective breeding over generations to enhance and exaggerate this unique aerial performance.

u·biq·ui·tous (adjective)
omnipresent:
present, appearing, or found everywhere.

un·a·bat·ed (adjective)
without any reduction in intensity or strength.

un·der·mine (verb)
damage, erode, wear away;
diminish, reduce, weaken

un·du·ly (adverb)
disproportionately, excessively, inappropriately, inordinately, overly

un·flinch·ing (adjective)
fearless, resolute, unfaltering, unwavering

un·wont·ed (adjective)
uncommon, unfamiliar, unusual, unprecedented

val·iant (adjective)
brave, courageous, fearless

ve·nal (adjective)
corrupt, dishonest, shady, unscrupulous

ven·er·a·ble (adjective)
esteemed, honorable, respected, revered, venerated

ve·ra·cious (adjective)
accurate, true, truthful

ver·i·si·mil·i·tude (noun)
the appearance of being true or real.

verve (noun)
energy, enthusiasm, vigor, spirit, zest

ves·tige (noun)
hint, memory, remnant, remains, sign, trace

vi·a·ble (adjective)
attainable, achievable, effective, feasible

vi·cin·i·ty (noun)
closeness, nearness, proximity

vi·cis·si·tude (noun)
alteration, change, transition, transformation:
a change of circumstances or fortune, typically one that is unwelcome or unpleasant.

vie (verb)
battle, compete, contend, contest

vig·i·lant (adjective)
alert, heedful, observant, watchful

vil·i·fy (verb)
defame, insult, slander

vil·lain·ous (adjective)
atrocious, evil, vicious, wicked

vin·dic·tive (adjective)
vengeful, revengeful, unforgiving

vis·age (noun)
appearance, countenance, face, feature:
a person's face, with reference to the form or proportions of the features.

vi·va·cious (adjective)
animated, jaunty, lively, merry

vo·li·tion (noun)
will:
the power to make your own decisions.

vo·ra·cious (adjective)
gluttonous, ravenous;
eager, enthusiastic, hungry