in-KAR-nut
(adjective) Embodied in human or physical form.
He was evil incarnate, with no sign of remorse or compassion.
Fun Fact
While often used in religious texts (God incarnate), the word pops up in modern fantasy, comics, and horror—a villain might be fear incarnate, or a hero justice incarnate. In philosophy, it explores how abstract concepts like love or freedom become real and felt through action and embodiment.
soo-SUR-us
(adjective) Characterized by soft, whispering, or rustling sounds.
The susurrous murmur of wind through the leaves made the forest feel alive yet utterly peaceful.
From Latin susurrare — “to whisper.”
Fun Fact
Writers use susurrous to evoke atmosphere—especially scenes filled with gentle natural sound. In poetry, it often describes leaves, grasses, or water moving softly enough to feel intimate, as though nature is whispering secrets. The word is onomatopoetic, meaning its sound imitates its meaning: the repeated “s” mimics the very hush it describes.
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