Wondrous Words Wednesday

I finally finished my “Practice of the Presence of God” book. It was pretty good, but not something I’m gonna want to read over and over again. It had several new words in it, though. :)







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Fain
(adv.)
Definition: willingly; gladly
Usage: “He would fain make us conformable to Him.”
~The Practice of the Presence of God

Perturbation
(n.)
Definition: the state of being agitated, uneasy, or anxious 
Usage: “Prepared by such a life, Brother Lawrence saw death draw near without perturbation.”
~The Practice of the Presence of God

Perforce
(adv.)
Definition: by necessity; unavoidably
Usage: “…That one is perforce compelled to moderate outward expression of feelings.”
~The Practice of the Presence of God

Delineate
(v.)
Definition: show the form or outline of
Usage: “That skirt TOTALLY delineates your figure!”
~Stacy London (What Not To Wear)

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