LIM-pid
The lake’s limpid waters reflected the sky like a perfect mirror.
Fun Fact
“Limpid” originates from the Latin limpidus, meaning “clear” or “bright.” The word is often used in poetry and literature to describe pure water, clear skies, or expressive eyes. It’s a favorite among writers who aim to capture serene and undisturbed beauty.
wend
(verb) To travel in a slow, purposeful, or indirect way.
They wended their way through the hills, stopping to take in every view.
Old English wendan, meaning “to turn” or “go,” originally used to describe physical and metaphorical journeys.
Fun Fact
Wend is one of those elegant, old-fashioned words that shows up in literature and poetic travel writing. It suggests more than just movement—it implies a journey that unfolds intentionally, even if slowly or circuitously. Though rarely used in speech today, you’ll still find it in books or historical dramas, giving a sense of timeless wandering—like “he wended his way through the mist.”