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4 words in this vocabulary list

noun a fireplace or hearth, especially a large one in a medieval hall

  • The fireplace in the living room has a cozy ingle where we gather on cold winter nights.
  • Come sit by the ingle and warm up with a cup of hot chocolate.
  • Let's chill by the ingle and watch a movie tonight.
  • The ingle of friendship warms our hearts and brings us together.

noun household gods in ancient Roman religion, typically referring to the spirits of the family's ancestors

conjunction used to connect the two deities in this specific phrase

  • The family brought their lares and penates with them when they moved to their new home.
  • I always make sure to pack my lares and penates whenever I go on a trip.
  • Don't forget your lares and penates before you leave the house.
  • She considered her collection of books to be her lares and penates, essential to her happiness and comfort.

noun a small flash or gleam of light

verb to shine brightly with flashes of light

  • The sunlight caused the water to sparkle like diamonds.
  • Her eyes always sparkle when she talks about her passion for photography.
  • That glitter eyeshadow makes your eyes sparkle so much!
  • His speech was full of wit and humor, making the audience's eyes sparkle with delight.

noun a style of interior design that uses worn or distressed furniture and decor to create a vintage, lived-in look

  • The interior designer decided to go with a shabby chic theme for the living room.
  • I love how cozy and stylish that shabby chic coffee shop looks.
  • Her outfit was totally shabby chic, with ripped jeans and a vintage blouse.
  • The old barn was transformed into a shabby chic wedding venue, complete with fairy lights and lace decorations.