Raphael Pond

vista (noun): a distant view; a mental view of the future Example: If you want to succeed as a business owner, you must have a clear...

primordial (adj): first created or developed; existing in or from the very beginning Example: Before we had thoughts and feelings, we...

voracious (adj): having a huge appetite Example: Because of their immense gravity, black holes voraciously consume stars, light, and...

incoherent (adj): unclear or difficult to understand; loosely organized or inconsistent Example: When stressors are numerous and emotions...

lucid (adj): very clear and easy to understand; able to think clearly Example: In the information age, distractions are everywhere,...

ambitious (adj): having or showing a strong desire and determination to succeed Example: Many told her that a 5-minute mile was...

errant (adj): wandering or straying from the proper course or standards Example: Without sheepdogs, sheepherders would lose a lot of...

jovial (adj): jolly and good-natured Example: When I'm an old man, I hope I'm a jovial old man - one who makes kids laugh by moving my...

impunity (noun): freedom from punishment, harm, or loss Example: In ancient Egypt, cats acted with complete impunity.

veracity (noun): truth or accuracy Example: He claimed he had met Fred Rogers on set, but without proof, his story lacked veracity.

zenith (noun): the time at which something is most powerful or successful Example: Many empires fall quickly and immediately after their...

tarantism (noun): the uncontrollable urge to dance Example: I have to be real careful around music, because I have tarantism.

phosphene (noun): a floating star, squiggle, swirl, or spiral that you see when you close your eyes, often after pressing your eyes with...

nefelibata (noun): one who lives in the clouds of their own imagination or dreams; a cloud-walker Example: I swear I'm not ignoring you;...

vex (verb): to annoy or disturb someone, especially with trivial matters Example: When the teacher is in a mood, the students know not...

languid (adj): lacking spirit or liveliness Example: During the heatwave, we languidly laid on the floor.

pluviophile (noun): a person who takes great joy and comfort in rainy days Example: If you live in the Pacific Northwest, your best bet...

sophronize (verb): to imbue with sound moral principles or self-control Example: If we do not sophronize our children, there will be...

alacrity (noun): liveliness and eagerness; cheerful readiness Example: If you work in the service industry, you know you must always act...

mephistophelian (adj): wicked, cunning, devilish Example: After the teacher assigned five hours of homework, he let out a mephistophelian...