Unfamiliar Noun Examples:
1. Singular: Fissure
Plural: Fissures
Definition: A narrow crack, split, or groove.
Sentence: The earthquake caused numerous fissures in the earth's surface.
2. Singular: Brooch
Plural: Brooches
Definition: A decorative pin worn on clothing.
Sentence: She wore a beautiful silver brooch on her dress.
3. Singular: Quoin
Plural: Quoins
Definition: A projecting stone or brick at the external angle of a building.
Sentence: The old building had quoins made of rough granite.
4. Singular: Scab
Plural: Scabs
Definition: A crust that forms over a wound as it heals.
Sentence: The scab on his knee was finally ready to come off.
5. Singular: Sconce
Plural: Sconces
Definition: A wall-mounted light fixture, often with decorative features.
Sentence: The antique sconces cast a warm glow over the room.
6. Singular: Trestle
Plural: Trestles
Definition: A framework consisting of a horizontal beam supported by two legs, used to support a structure.
Sentence: The workers used wooden trestles to support the heavy beams.
7. Singular: Wainscot
Plural: Wainscots
Definition: Paneling that covers the lower part of a wall.
Sentence: The dining room had wainscoting made of mahogany.
8. Singular: Coffer
Plural: Coffers
Definition: A large chest or strongbox, especially one used for storing valuables.
Sentence: The pirates buried their treasure in a hidden coffer.
9. Singular: Ephemera
Plural: Ephemera
Definition: Objects or items that are only meant to last for a short period of time.
Sentence: The old bookshop was filled with stacks of ephemera, including postcards and pamphlets.
10. Singular: Sextant
Plural: Sextants
Definition: A navigational instrument used to measure the angular distance between two objects, typically the sun and the horizon.
Sentence: The sailor used a sextant to determine their latitude.