An expanded vocabulary and an open mind are the perfect way to score an A on an essay. Take a look at these unknown words and discover the beauty behind them.

• Opia- (noun) The ambiguous intensity of looking someone in the eye, which can feel simultaneously invasive and vulnerable.
• Majime- (noun) An earnest, reliable person who can simply get things done without causing drama.
• Tidsoptimist- (noun) A person who is always late because they think they have more time than they do; a time-optimist.
• Astrophile- (noun) A person who loves stars, astronomy.
• Nefelibata- (noun) “Cloud walker”; one who lives in the clouds of their own imagination or dreams or who does not obey the conventions of society, literature or art.
• Mangata- (noun) The glimmering, road-like reflection the moon creates on the water.
• Serendipity- (noun) The chance occurrence of events in a beneficial way.

Junior Casadee Gunty shares her ideas on learning new words. “You learn a lot of words by reading quotes,” said Gunty.

Senior Robert Raiman agrees, but has his own ideas on how to expand his vocabulary. “Reading and seeing more modern stuff through signs, like billboards and advertisements,” said Raiman. 

There are many ways to discover new words, whether it’s through reading, social networks, like www.pinterest.com and www.dictionary.com, music, or other unique possibilities. It is important to spread the awareness of these unused words and share their beauty with the community. These words were taken inspired by www.pinterest.com and their definitions were taken courtesy of www.dictionary.com.