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Vulcanalia (name) means an ancient Roman festival honouring the god Vulcan, held on 23 August, during which small animals or live fish were sacrificed by being thrown into bonfires.

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An ancient Roman festival honouring the god Vulcan, held on 23 August, during which small animals or live fish were sacrificed by being thrown into bonfires.

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

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Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

Taken from Latin Vulcanalia.

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"vulcanalia" (name) means an ancient Roman festival honouring the god Vulcan, held on 23 August, during which small animals or live fish were sacrificed by being thrown into bonfires.