Welcome to Vocab of the Day! Explore 3 new words every day.

Expanding your vocabulary is like adding new colors to your creative palette. The possibilities are endless!

Whether you’re crafting a short story, journaling your thoughts, or writing an article, these words can help you express ideas more vividly and precisely.

Today’s Words

Elucidate, Serendipity, and Macabre

What does elucidate mean?

Elucidate (verb) – to make something clear; to explain. (Less common and more formal)
Example: “The professor’s patient explanation helped elucidate the complex theory.”

What does serendipity mean?

Serendipity (noun) – the occurrence of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way.
Example: “It was pure serendipity that we met in that tiny café on a rainy afternoon.”

What does macabre mean?

Macabre (adjective) – disturbing and horrifying because of involvement with or depiction of death and injury.
Example: “The abandoned house was decorated with a macabre collection of dusty dolls.”

📌Try weaving these three words into your next piece of writing. You might be surprised at how naturally they fit.

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That’s All!

Thanks for joining me for today’s Vocab of the Day.

I’d love to hear how you plan to weave these words into your own writing—share your ideas in the comments!

Until next time — happy writing! 🙂