Day 31 Vocabulary

Unnecessary, especially through being more than enough.

" The extra details in the report were superfluous, as the main point was already clear and did not need any further explanation."

A style of art that uses bizarre and dream-like imagery to express the subconscious mind.

" Salvador Dalí's paintings are a classic example of Surrealism, with their melting clocks and strange landscapes."

To use fraud or trickery to deceive someone into giving away money or possessions.

" He was sent to jail for swindling elderly people out of their life savings with a fake investment scheme."

Appealing or attractive, even if it is not a good idea.

" The thought of quitting his job and traveling the world was tempting, but he knew he couldn’t afford it."

A style of painting that uses dramatic, high-contrast lighting to create a sense of theatricality and drama.

" The painting’s use of tenebrism created a dramatic and theatrical effect, with the figures seeming to emerge from the darkness."

Lasting for only a short time; temporary.

" The joy they felt at the news was transient, as a new problem soon arrived to take its place."

Existing or being everywhere at the same time; widespread and common.

" Cell phones have become ubiquitous in modern society, as you see them in almost every hand."

Impossible to understand or imagine; difficult to measure the depths of.

" The villain’s cruelty was so great that it was simply unfathomable to the detective on the case."

A prolonged, high-pitched cry of pain, grief, or unhappiness.

" The neighbors heard the sound of wailing coming from the house after the devastating news was announced."

Having or showing a feeling of vague or regretful longing.

" She felt a wistful sadness as she looked at the old photographs of her and her friends."