Lexicon Lift: 5 Daily Words (Are you familiar with these? And how do you use these words?)

                                                                         

Word: Accordion

• Parts of Speech: Noun 
• Meaning: A portable musical instrument with metal reeds blown by bellows, played by means of keys and buttons.
• Example: I found photos of him as a young man playing an accordion.

 

Word: Clutch

• Parts of Speech: Verb
• Meaning: Grasp or sieze something tightly or eagerly.
• Example: And as an older man, clutching a stuffed bear bigger than he was.

 

Word: Grin

• Parts of Speech: Verb
• Meaning: Smile broadly, especially in an unrestrained manner and with the mouth open.
• Example: He had this great grin on his face. 

 

Word: Flourish

• Parts of Speech: Verb
• Meaning: Grow, thrive, prosper, do well, develop, proliferate.
• Example: He would present them with a flourish, building a bit of drama. 

 

Word: Leap

• Parts of Speech: Verb
• Meaning: Jump over or spring in a long way.
• Example: Paush leaped from a covered position and commenced treating the wounded men.