Collins Dictionary

- SKETCHY

1. ADJECTIVE
of questionable authenticity or trustworthiness

https://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/sketchy

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Is anyone joining in for the Guinness World Record attempt at Hyde Park today?

- FIESTA

1. NOUN
any gala celebration; holiday

https://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/fiesta

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- YESTERYEAR

1. NOUN
last year or the past in general

https://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/yesteryear

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# Yesteryear

- VERISIMILITUDE

1. NOUN
the appearance or semblance of truth or reality; quality of seeming true

https://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/verisimilitude

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- ODYSSEY

1. NOUN
a Greek epic poem, attributed to Homer, describing the ten-year homeward wanderings of Odysseus after the fall of Troy

https://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/odyssey

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- VALIANCY

1. NOUN
valiant nature or quality; valor; bravery; courage

https://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/valiancy

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A Taylor-made post with words from songs inspired by a certain wedding this weekend... 😉

Are there any more of your favourite words or lyrics from her songs that you think should have been added?

- LOVE STORY

1. NOUN
a story whose central interest is a love relationship

https://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/love-story

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- HYGGE

1. NOUN
the practice of creating cosy and congenial environments that promote emotional wellbeing

https://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/hygge

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- TICKETY-BOO

1. ADJECTIVE
as it should be; correct; satisfactory

https://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/tickety-boo

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