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sonic / ˈsɒnɪk /adjectiveRelating to sound or the sense of hearing
The hall had excellent sonic qualities.
auralacousticauditory
memories / ˈmeməriz /nounRecollections of past events
These memories will last a lifetime.
recollectionreminiscencenostalgia
the faculty of perception through hearing, sight, smell, taste, and touch
Our senses allow us to perceive the world around us.
perceptionsensory organsfeelings
attentive / əˈtentɪv /adjectivePaying close attention
The nurse was attentive to the patient's needs.
thoughtfulconsiderateobservant
To form a mental image of something
Imagine a world without war.
envisionpicturevisualize
wet, soft earth
The path was muddy after the rain.
mireslush
wanderlust / ˈwɒndəlʌst /nounA strong desire to travel
Rediscovering the wanderlust.
traveladventureexploration
dichotomy / daɪˈkɒtəmi /nounA division or contrast between two things that are or are represented as being opposed or entirely different
The dichotomy between nature and nurture.
dualityoppositioncontrast
souvenirs / ˌsuːvəˈnɪərz /nounItems purchased or kept to remind one of a trip or visit
Sonic Souvenirs often include recordings of local music or soundscapes.
Travel memoriesSound recordingsKeepsakes
striking / ˈstraɪkɪŋ /adjectiveattracting attention; impressive
The sound will seem fresher and more striking.
A steep rock face, especially at the edge of the sea
The castle was built on top of a cliff.
bluffprecipicecrag
dominance / ˈdɒmɪnəns /nounThe state of being more important, powerful, or influential
visual dominance
ascendancyprevalencesupremacy