Reading the book obligates me to keep a dictionary in my hand too, many words are really unknown and weird. Because the text is based in description, many adjectives are really unfamiliar, yet it's a way to enlarge my vocabulary. These where some examples of word I found out in chapter 4 and 5 of
Invisible Cities.
- Amethyst: Precious stone consisting of violet or purple variety of quartz. (Violet color)
- Hypochondria: Rare anxiety about one's health. Unwanted fear.
- Gauge: Way to measure the magnitude, amount or contents of something.
- Filigree: Gold or silver ornamental work.
- Sojourn: A temporary stay.
- Balustrade: The ornamental placed in the on balconies or terrace for support.
- Pomegranate: An orange sized sweet fruit.
- Hierarchies: Organization system to categories people according to their status or authority.
- Pinnacles: High pointed piece of rock.
- Abyss: A deep or bottomless surface.
- Bantering: Playful and friendly acts.
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