Mysterious Vocabulary

7 words in this vocabulary list

adjective a deviation from what is standard, normal, or expected

  • The scientist discovered an anomalous result in the data that did not align with the rest of the findings.
  • There's something really weird and anomalous going on with the experiment results.
  • That's some freaky stuff, man. It's totally anomalous.
  • Her behavior was so anomalous that it raised a lot of eyebrows among the group.

adjective serving to entice, attract, or provoke; mysterious or puzzling

  • The enigmatic painting left art critics puzzled.
  • She has always been an enigmatic figure in our group.
  • That new student is so enigmatic, I can't figure them out.
  • His enigmatic smile hinted at a deeper mystery within.

adjective relating to or resembling an oracle; prophetic

  • The priest delivered an oracular message to the congregation.
  • I heard an oracular prediction about my future from a fortune teller.
  • The psychic's oracular readings always leave me feeling intrigued.
  • The CEO's oracular leadership style guided the company to success.

adjective causing confusion or perplexity; difficult to understand or solve

  • The solution to the math problem was quite puzzling for the students.
  • I find it puzzling that she hasn't replied to my text yet.
  • It's so puzzling why he always wears those funky socks.
  • The mystery of the missing keys remained a puzzling enigma for the detective.

adjective difficult or impossible to understand or comprehend

  • The complexity of the human brain is unfathomable to most people.
  • I can't even begin to understand the unfathomable depth of the ocean.
  • The amount of work she puts in is just unfathomable.
  • The impact of his words was unfathomable, leaving everyone speechless.

adjective not measured or understood; deep or profound

  • The scientist delved into the unplumbed depths of the ocean to study its unique ecosystem.
  • I never knew the unplumbed mysteries that lay hidden in the old abandoned house.
  • Dude, that party was unplumbed! We had such a great time.
  • Her talent was like an unplumbed well, waiting to be discovered and appreciated by the world.

adverb at some unspecified time

pronoun at some unspecified time

  • It is possible that the event will take place somewhen in the next few months.
  • Let's plan to meet up somewhen next week.
  • I'll get back to you somewhen later, dude.
  • Somewhen in the past, she made a decision that would change her life forever.