smolder

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Smolder' means to burn slowly, usually without flame and with smoke. But it's not just for fires - people's feelings can also 'smolder'. That's when they're strong but kept hidden, like resentment that builds up over time.

Examples in Different Contexts

In hardware diagnostics, 'smoldering' components can suggest malfunctions. An engineer might note, 'The smoldering resistor indicates a potential short circuit in the system.'

Practice Scenarios

Creative

Scenario:

The script needs to create a powerful tension between the characters, something that drives the story forward.

Response:

You're right. The unspoken tension between them can smolder and serve as a powerful narrative drive.

Impact

Scenario:

The government has been trying to squash our movement, but we are getting stronger by the day.

Response:

But, the government can't suppress us forever. Our fight for justice will keep smoldering until the change is realized.