A certain class of words is mainly found in old-fashioned English or poetry. However, it is worth paying attention to them because they are still used in jokes and ironic language.
You might hear, ‘You’ve been imbibing’ (drinking) or ‘He’s my deadly foe’ (enemy).
Here is a short list.
toil work
behold see
swift fast
demise death
attire clothes
tidings news
fare food
peruse read
scribe writer
hale healthy
betwixt between
penurious poor
slumber sleep
thoroughfare street
converse talk
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