A test entry for the Vocab of the Day series: apricity — the warmth of the sun in winter.
Word: Apricity
Part of speech: Noun
Pronunciation: uh-PRISS-ih-tee
Definition: The warmth of the sun in winter.
Plain-English meaning: That pleasant feeling of sunlight warming you on an otherwise cold day.
Origin: From Latin apricitas, meaning warmth of the sun.
Synonyms: sunshine, warmth, solar heat
Example: We sat by the window enjoying the apricity while snow covered the sidewalks outside.
Memory hook: Think: “a pretty city warmed by winter sun.”
Difficulty: Advanced / Rare
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