Anecdote (noun) A brief account of some interesting event or incident. Ex: The author’s book was an anecdote of life during the civil war.

Antiquate (verb) To make old or out of date. Ex: Microsoft’s new version of Windows has antiquated the old one.

Excursion (noun) A short trip or journey to some place. Ex: Louis and Clark went on an excursion to explore the Louisiana Purchase.

Negligence (noun) Omission of what ought to be done. Ex: The doctor’s negligence resulted with him giving a false diagnosis.

Abhor(v)- to regard with disgust

lush(adj.) characterized by luxurious abundance

exult(v) - to rejoice

wince (v) to shrink or draw back