Le Crime du paradis - Nouveau roman 2026

Guillaume Musso

Description

In this book, you will learn the meanings of 1400 useful 8-letter words. You will also find the names of the parts of speech they belong to. I have also given synonyms for most of these words. Sample this:

01 -- aberrant [adj.] -- unusual or socially unacceptable; departing from an accepted standard [synonyms: abnormal, deviant, nonstandard]
02 -- ablation [n.] -- the loss, removal or destruction of material from an object such as rock, iceberg, etc. through the action of the sun, rain, wind, etc.
03 -- abortive [adj.] -- (of an action) failing to produce the intended result [synonyms: failed, fruitless, unproductive, unsuccessful]
04 -- abrasion [n.] -- (a). a damaged area of sth such as skin or rock where it has been rubbed or scrapped against sth hard and rough | (b). the process of damaging the surface of sth such as rock or by friction or erosion
05 -- abridged [adj.] -- a shortened version of an 'original text' [synonyms: abbreviated, shortened]
06 -- abrogate [v.] -- to officially cancel or end sth such as a law, agreement, contract, decision, etc. and make them no longer valid [synonyms: repeal, revoke, rescind]
07 -- abruptly [adj.] -- (a). in an unpleasant manner that is sudden, rapid or unexpected [synonyms: hastily, suddenly, unexpectedly] | (b). (related to the way of talking) in an unfriendly manner
08 -- abstruse [adj.] -- complicated and difficult to understand especially when could be explained in an easier way [synonyms: perplexing, puzzling]
09 -- accolade [n.] -- praise, recognition or an award for an artistic achievement [synonym: honor]
10 -- adhesion [n.] -- the ability, action or process to stick or become attached to a surface or object [synonyms: bond, linkage]
11 -- adultery [n.] -- physical relationship (intercourse) between a married person and sb who is not their spouse or partner [synonyms: infidelity, treachery]
12 -- aesthete [n.] -- a person who has a love, understanding, sensitivity and appreciation of works of art and beautiful things
13 -- affected [adj.] -- (of a person or their behavior) insincere, pretentious or unnatural
14 -- agitator [n.] -- a person who urges others to take part in a protest or rebel, especially a political one [synonyms: campaigner, dissenter, protestor]
15 -- allergic [adj.] -- (a). having an allergy to sth | (b). caused by allergy | (c). having an aversion to somebody/something
16 -- allusion [n.] -- a word or phrase that makes a reference to a specific person, event, place, etc. in an indirect way [synonym: insinuation]
17 -- allusive [adj.] -- containing a word or phrase that makes a reference to a specific person, event, place, etc. in an indirect way
18 -- almighty [adj.] -- (a). (in prayers) having ultimate power | (b). enormous or severe
19 -- anecdote [n.] -- (a). a short, funny or interesting account of a real person or event [synonym: tale] | (b). an unreliable personal account of an event especially [synonym: hearsay]
20 -- ardently [adv.] -- in a way that shows strong emotion or feeling such as love, fondness, etc. for somebody/something [synonyms: enthusiastically, passionately]
21 -- artfully [adv.] -- (a). in a manner that is clever or skillful but also cunning or dishonest | (b). (of things or actions) in a way that shows creative skill or taste
22 -- artifice [n.] -- the clever use of tricks to cheat or deceive sb [synonyms: deception, pretense] | (b). a skilled piece of workmanship
23 -- aspirant [adj.] -- a person who has a strong desire to be successful in a particular career or activity [synonym: contender]
24 -- aspiring [adj.] -- (a). directing your hopes, efforts, etc. towards a particular career or activity in order to become a specified type of person. [synonym: wannabe] | (b). wanting to be successful
25 -- audacity [n.] -- rude, shocking or disrespectful behavior [synonyms: cheek, daring, impudence, nerve]
26 -- august...