Learn A Word: Ungual

Grow your vocabulary and impress/weird people out with your knowledge.

Welcome to Learn A Word in 100 Words.

Here I will share a word, one that may have fallen out of vernacular or is just unusual. I’ll give you the definition and then share a story I wrote using the word in 100 words.

I challenge you to write something using the word as well.

It can be a single sentence, a 100-word drabble, or a longer story. Or if writing isn’t your jam and you’re inspired another way, go nuts. Stretch your creative muscles and show me what you’ve got!

But first…
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Ungual

1: of, relating to, or resembling a nail, claw or hoof

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The children shrieked as they played outside. Bobby watched them through the curtains, careful not to be seen. His heart felt like it was being twisted into a balloon animal. If only he could join. He blinked back tears and turned away.

His toys were scattered on the living room floor. He picked up an army man. “We have a mission, men. We must enter enemy territory and secure rations.”

Bobby gathered his toys. His ungual feet clopped on the kitchen tile. Faintly, he heard the kids outside yelling, enjoying a normal life that his mommy said he couldn’t have.

Fun fact:
My friend, Tui might recognize this one and hate me for it.

DO YOU WANT TO READ MORE?

If so, then learn what Krukolibidinousmeans in 100 words by clicking the link below.

Learn A Word: Krukolibidinous

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