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English - GRE
Ace the GRE, sound fancy
“His chimerical plan: reach the moon by ladder, extra rungs included.”
Imagined, and too fanciful to ever work.
From chimera, a composite monster in Greek myth.
“Desultory, they say? Well, art takes time.”
Lacking a clear plan, consistent effort, or connected direction.
From Latin desultorius, "of a horse-leaping rider".
“They taught us to kneel; perhaps an iconoclast must stand.”
One who attacks cherished beliefs or sacred images.
From Greek eikōn, "image", and -klastēs, "breaker".
Dutch - Conversational
Pretend you're a local
“Ik ben benieuwd wat erin zit; hopelijk geen tweede ei.”
Wanting to discover what something contains or how it turns out.
From benieuwen, "arouse curiosity".
“Hé, je hoeft niet verlegen te zijn. Wie ben jij?”
Uncomfortable and hesitant when noticed by other people.
From Middle Dutch verlegen, "placed in difficulty".
“Ik heb verschillende maskers, voor wie één gezicht te weinig vindt.”
Not the same as each other; also various or several.
From verschillen, "differ".
How it works
- A new pack waits every morning. Open it, keep the cards you like.
- Practise for a few minutes. The temple decides when each word comes back.
- Keep coming back. Earn new cards as you complete challenges.