Gambol
(gam-buh)
verb
to skip about, in dancing or playing frolic
More about GambolFirst recorded around 1495–1505.
Earlier forms included gambold, gambald, and gamba(u)de.
Comes from Middle French gambade, a variant of gambado, “large protective boots or gaiters,” which originated in the Latin word for “leg.”
Examples of Gambol
After a long day of work, the friends decided to gambol on the beach, letting loose and enjoying the moment.
The puppies would gambol around the yard, chasing each other with glee.
of, relating to, or resembling a fish or fishes.
First recorded around 1790–1800.
Comes from the Latin word piscīnus, related to pisc(is), “fish.”
The dancer’s elegant movements were reminiscent of a piscine creature gracefully gliding through water.
As an avid swimmer, she felt a deep connection to the piscine world beneath the ocean’s surface.
tending to make oneself or one's actions inconspicuous, especially because of humility or timidity; modest.
Comes from the noun self-effacement, which was first recorded in 1865–70.
Efface, meaning “to wipe out,” comes from the Middle French word effacer, dating back to 1480–90.
Self was first recorded before 900.
The actor’s self-effacing humour endeared him to fans who appreciated his lack of arrogance.
Her self-effacing demeanor made it difficult for others to praise her talents and skills openly.
(gam-buh)
verb
to skip about, in dancing or playing frolic
More about GambolFirst recorded around 1495–1505.
Earlier forms included gambold, gambald, and gamba(u)de.
Comes from Middle French gambade, a variant of gambado, “large protective boots or gaiters,” which originated in the Latin word for “leg.”
Examples of Gambol
The puppies would gambol around the yard, chasing each other with glee.
Piscine
(pahy-seen, pis-ahyn, -een)
adjective
More about Piscine
Comes from the Latin word piscīnus, related to pisc(is), “fish.”
Examples of Piscine
As an avid swimmer, she felt a deep connection to the piscine world beneath the ocean’s surface.
Self-effacing
(self-i-feys-ing)
adjective
More about self-effacing
Efface, meaning “to wipe out,” comes from the Middle French word effacer, dating back to 1480–90.
Self was first recorded before 900.
Examples of self-effacing
Her self-effacing demeanor made it difficult for others to praise her talents and skills openly.
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