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Serpentine (ˈsɜːpəntaɪn)

Definition: bending and twisting like a snake 

Synonym: winding 

Example: the road from her house to the forest near by is very serpentine and dangerous.


Shaft [∫ɑ:ft]

Definition: A long rod or pole, especially the body of a weapon

Example: what is more wonderful than the imperfect moment, when a simple scene turns sublime because a cat, entered the room, the mirror caught a reflection, or a shaft of light came through the window ?

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Shiver /ˈʃɪvə(r)/

Definition: to shake slightly because you are cold, frightened, excited, etc

Collocation: shiver with something

Ex: Don't stand outside shivering - come inside and get warm!

Soar - /sɔː(r)/

Definition: rise rapidly.

Collocation: soar (up) (into something).

Example: The rocket soared (up) into the air.

Stunning /ˈstʌnɪŋ/

Definition: ​extremely attractive or impressive

Example: You look absolutely stunning!


Sublime /səˈblaɪm/

Definition: of very high quality, moral, intellectual and causing great admiration

Ex: A sublime genius