The Metropolis

Autumn is here! Let's celebrate with words

Mike Pollitt | Wednesday 7 September, 2011 10:28

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Carpet of leaves

Autumn, unquestionably, has the best vocabularly of all the seasons. Let’s say some of its lovely words together now.

Autumnal
Auburn
Russet
Rustle
Wind-swept
Gale-raked
Tempest-ravaged
Storm-strewn
Parkin
Porridge
Hot toddy
Hot chocolate
Hot soup
Hot fire
Bonfire
Catherine wheel
Sparklers
Cinders
Wet wood
Wet socks
Wet feet
Leaf litter
Mould
Death
Decay
SAD
Hibernation
Fall
Despair
End

Happy autumn!

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