Dictionary Words Daily Flashcards
Understand the meaning of new vocabulary words daily (808 cards)
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toyetic
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(of a character or object from a movie, TV show, etc.) potentially marketable as a toy: a toyetic superhero.
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sibilate
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to utter or pronounce with a hissing sound.
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legerdemain
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Sleight of hand
trickery; deception.
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psittacine
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of or relating to parrots.
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Johnsonese
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a literary style characterized by rhetorically balanced, often pompous phraseology and an excessively Latinate vocabulary: so called from the style of writing practiced by Samuel Johnson.
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aspersion
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a damaging or derogatory remark or criticism; slander
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tunesmith
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a person who composes popular music or songs.
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piacular
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expiatory; atoning; reparatory.
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exoteric
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popular; simple; commonplace
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interregnum
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any period during which a state has no ruler or only a temporary executive.
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reticulation
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a netlike formation, arrangement, or appearance; network.
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atweel
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surely.
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tautology
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an instance of such repetition.
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dandle
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to move (a baby, child, etc.) lightly up and down, as on one's knee or in one's arms. to pet; pamper.
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coup de foudre
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love at first sight.
a thunderbolt.
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polychromatic
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having or exhibiting a variety of colors.
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blellum
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an idle, indiscreet talker
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gnathonic
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sycophantic; fawning.
displaying exaggerated flattery or affection
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applesauce
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nonsense; bunk.
apples stewed to a soft pulp and sometimes sweetened or spiced with cinnamon.
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diapason
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Music. a full, rich outpouring of melodious sound.
Music. the compass of a voice or instrument.
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interloper
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a person who interferes or meddles in the affairs of others.
a person who intrudes into a region, field, or trade without a proper license.
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nugacity
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triviality; insignificance.
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rewild
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to return (land) to a more natural state: rewilding an unpopulated island for use as an animal preserve.
to introduce (animals or plants) to their original habitat or to a habitat similar to their natural one:
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notionate
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strong-willed or stubborn.
foolish and fanciful notions.
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tump
a small mound, hill, or rise of ground.
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schadenfreude
satisfaction or pleasure felt at someone else's misfortune
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Sweeting
a sweet variety of apple.
| sweetheart.
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Caboshed
Heraldry. (of an animal, as a deer) shown facing forward without a neck:
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locavore
a person who makes an effort to eat food that is grown, raised, or produced locally, usually within 100 miles of home
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cyclopean
gigantic; vast.
| of or characteristic of the Cyclops.
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axilla
Anatomy. the armpit
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brio
vigor; vivacity
| physical strength and good health:
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librate
to remain poised or balanced.
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ineluctable
incapable of being evaded
| escape or avoid
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vulgarian
a vulgar person, especially one whose vulgarity is the more conspicuous because of wealth, prominence, or pretensions to good breeding.
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clavier
any musical instrument having a keyboard, especially a stringed keyboard instrument, as a harpsichord, clavichord, or piano
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sennachie
a professional storyteller of family genealogy, history, and legend.
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postern
A back door or gate
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brightwork
polished metal parts, as on a ship or automobile.
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patzer
a casual, amateurish chess player
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linguaphile
a language and word lover
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thunderstone
any of various stones or fossils formerly thought to be fallen thunderbolts.
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cryonaut
a person whose dead body has been preserved by the technique of cryonics.
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Pinnacle
a high, pointed piece of rock.
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Nadir
the worst moment, or the moment of least hope and least achievement:
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melancholy
a feeling of pensive sadness, typically with no obvious cause.
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vivacious
especially of a woman) attractively lively and animated.
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perspicacious
having a ready insight into and understanding of things.
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Fatuous
silly and pointless.
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Pioneering
involving new ideas or methods.
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Ingenious
(of a person) clever, original, and inventive.
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Conventional
based on or in accordance with what is generally done or believed.
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Benign
gentle; kindly.
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Strident
Loud and Harsh
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Enervate
cause (someone) to feel drained of energy or vitality; weaken.
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Invigorate
give strength or energy to.
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ploce
Rhetoric. the repetition of a word or phrase to gain special emphasis or to indicate an extension of meaning, as in Ex. 3:14: “I am that I am.”
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single-hearted
sincere and undivided in feeling or spirit; dedicated; not reflecting mixed emotions: He was single-hearted in his patriotism
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humdinger
Informal. a person, thing, action, or statement of remarkable excellence or effect
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barnstorm
to conduct a campaign or speaking tour in rural areas by making brief stops in many small towns.
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hooly
Scot. cautiously; gently
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moonstruck
dreamily romantic or bemused.
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dirigible
An air ship
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timorous
full of fear; fearful: The noise made them timorous.
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necropolis
a cemetery, especially one of large size and usually of an ancient city.
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ossature
the arrangement of bones in the skeleton or a body part.
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palindrome
a word, phrase, or sequence that reads the same backward as forward,
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diablerie
diabolic magic or art; sorcery; witchcraft.
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Hocus
| Pocus
a meaningless chant or expression used in conjuring or incantation.
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ghosting
1. the practice of suddenly ending all contact with a person without explanation, especially in a romantic relationship
2. the appearance of multiple images, or ghosts, on a television screen.
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penumbra
a shadowy, indefinite, or marginal area.
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univocal
having only one meaning;
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Grumphie
a familiar name for a pig.
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fillip
anything that tends to rouse, excite, or revive; a stimulus
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bewhiskered
ancient, as a witticism, expression, etc.; passé; hoary: a bewhiskered catchword of a bygone era.
having whiskers; bearded
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dopester
a person who undertakes to predict the outcome of elections, sports events, or other contests that hold the public interest.
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dissemble
to conceal one's true motives, thoughts, etc., by some pretense; speak or act hypocritically..
to give a false or misleading appearance to
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volute
a spiral or twisted formation or object.
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rococo
ornate or florid in speech, literary style, etc.
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solmization
Music. the act, process, or system of using certain syllables, especially the sol-fa syllables, to represent the tones of the scale.
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armistice
a temporary suspension of hostilities by agreement of the warring parties; truce
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valorous
having valor; courageous; valiant; brave
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sequacious
Archaic. following, imitating, or serving another person, especially unreasoningly.
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catastrophize
to view or talk about (an event or situation) as worse than it actually is, or as if it were a catastrophe
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voluptuary
a person whose life is devoted to the pursuit and enjoyment of luxury and sensual pleasure.
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scienter
a mental state in which one has knowledge that one’s action, statement, etc., is wrong, deceptive, or illegal
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conurbation
an extensive urban area resulting from the expansion of several cities or towns so that they coalesce but usually retain their separate identities.
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shunpike
a side road taken instead of a turnpike or expressway to avoid tolls or to travel at a leisurely pace.
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gallinaceous
belonging or pertaining to the order Galliformes, comprising medium-sized, mainly ground-feeding domestic or game birds, as the chicken, turkey, grouse, pheasant, and partridge.
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sippet
a small piece of bread or the like for dipping in liquid food, as in gravy or milk; a small sop.
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cornucopia
an abundant, overflowing supply.
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thanksgiver
a person who gives thanks
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doorbuster
a retail item that is heavily discounted for a very limited time in order to draw customers to the store. b. the price of such an item.
2.
a device used to forcibly open a door.
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waggish
roguish in merriment and good humor; jocular; like a wag
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serry
Archaic. to crowd closely together.
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beleaguered
suffering or being subjected to constant or repeated trouble or harassment
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advocacy
the act or process of supporting a cause or proposal
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unprecedented
Something that is unprecedented is not known, experienced, or done before
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resilience
the capability of a strained body to recover its size and shape after deformation caused especially by compressive stress
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Perversity
a deliberate desire to behave in an unreasonable or unacceptable way; contrariness.
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Contemporary
marked by characteristics of the present period
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Bigotry
intolerance toward those who hold different opinions from oneself.
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Indigenous
originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native.
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Exploitation
the action or fact of treating someone unfairly in order to benefit from their work.
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Decimate
kill, destroy, or remove a large percentage or part of.
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Genocide
the deliberate killing of a large group of people, especially those of a particular ethnic group or nation.
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Chattel
a personal possession: a piece of personal property
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Autonomy
(of a country or region) the right or condition of self-government, especially in a particular sphere.
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Subordination
the action or state of subordinating or of being subordinate.
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Vagrancy
the state of living as a vagrant; homelessness.
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Menace
a person or thing that is likely to cause harm; a threat or danger.
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Transgress
to violate a command or law : sin.
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Abate
(of something perceived as hostile, threatening, or negative) become less intense or widespread.
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Animus
hostility or ill feeling
| motivation to do something
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Myriad
a countless or extremely great number.
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Caste
a division of society based on differences of wealth, inherited rank or privilege, profession, occupation, or race.
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Reparation
the making of amends for a wrong one has done, by paying money to or otherwise helping those who have been wronged.
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Embroil
involve (someone) deeply in an argument, conflict, or difficult situation.
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Render
to cause (someone or something) to be in a specified condition.
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Exonerate
to relieve of a responsibility, obligation, or hardship. 2 : to clear from accusation or blame.
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Incentive
a thing that motivates or encourages one to do something.
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Incarcerate
imprison or confine.
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Debilitating
of a disease or condition) making someone very weak and infirm.
"debilitating back pain"
tending to weaken something.
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Atelier
a workshop or studio, especially of an artist, artisan, or designer.
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Tsuris
Slang. trouble; woe.
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keek
to peep; look furtively.
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modish
in the current fashion; stylish.
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shrievalty
the office, term, or jurisdiction of a sheriff.
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candelabrum
an ornamental branched holder for more than one candle.
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beanfeast
Chiefly British Slang. (formerly) an annual dinner or party given by an employer for employees.
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brusquerie
abruptness and bluntness in manner
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postiche
a false hairpiece.
pretense; sham.
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misinformation
false or inaccurate information, especially that which is deliberately intended to deceive
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athenaeum
a library or reading room.
an institution for the promotion of literary or scientific learning.
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trimming
anything used or serving to decorate or complete
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rutilant
glowing or glittering with ruddy or golden light.
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logogriph
an anagram, or a puzzle involving anagrams.
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ahistorical
without concern for history or historical development; indifferent to tradition.
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Scrooch
crouch; bend.
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lardy-dardy
characterized by excessive elegance.
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nummary
dealing in coins or money.
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luculent
convincing; cogent.
clear or lucid
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supplicate
to pray humbly to; entreat or petition humbly.
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vivify
to enliven; brighten; sharpen.
to give life to; animate; quicken
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grinch
a person or thing that spoils or dampens the pleasure of others.
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kaleidoscopic
continually shifting from one set of relations to another; rapidly changing
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joyance
joyous feeling; gladness.
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gewgaw
something gaudy and useless; trinket; bauble.
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hibernal
of or relating to winter; wintry.
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turtledove
A sweetheart or beloved mate
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Stodge
to stuff full, especially with food or drink; gorge.
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Heartstrings
the deepest feelings; the strongest affections:
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Noel
Christmas
| A Christmas song or carol
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mulligrubs
ill temper; grumpiness.
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memorist
a person who has a remarkably retentive memory.
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smackeroo
a noisy kiss.
a hard slap or swat
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gussy
Informal. to enhance the attractiveness of in a gimmicky, showy manner
Informal. to dress in one's best clothes (usually followed by up)
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champers
British Slang. champagne.
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noodle
to improvise, experiment, or think creatively
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elevenses
a midmorning break for refreshments
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neoteric
modern; new; recent.
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auspicate
to initiate with ceremonies calculated to ensure good luck; inaugurate.
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totsiens
until we meet again; goodbye.
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douceur
a conciliatory gift or bribe.
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palladium
anything believed to provide protection or safety; safeguard.
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salvific
of or relating to redemptive power.
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acquisition
the learning or developing of a skill, habit, or quality
| an asset or object bought or obtained, typically by a library or museum.
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labyrinthine
complicated; tortuous
| resembling a labyrinth.
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Pawky
cunning; sly
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impresario
a person who organizes or manages public entertainments, especially operas, ballets, or concerts.
any manager, director, or the like.
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terraform
to alter the environment of (a celestial body) in order to make capable of supporting terrestrial lifeforms.
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Implementation
the process of putting a decision or plan into effect; execution:
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Iceblink
a yellowish luminosity near the horizon or on the underside of a cloud, caused by the reflection of light from sea ice.
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carom
to strike and rebound.
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phatic
denoting speech used to express or create an atmosphere of shared feelings, goodwill, or sociability rather than to impart information
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ratiocinate
to reason; carry on a process of reasoning.
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akimbo
with hand on hip and elbow bent outward: to stand with arms akimbo.
(of limbs) splayed out in an awkward or ungainly manner:
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gadabout
a person who moves about restlessly or aimlessly, especially from one social activity to another.
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perfunctory
performed merely as a routine duty; hasty and superficial
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freegan
a person who buys as little as possible and makes use of recycled or discarded goods and materials, in an effort to reduce waste and limit environmental impact.
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altiloquent
Archaic. (of language) high-flown or pretentious.
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creed
any system or codification of belief or of opinion.
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shirty
Informal. bad-tempered; irritable; cranky.
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adrenalize
to stir to action; excite:
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buzzwig
a person of consequence.
| a large, bushy wig.
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lipogram
a written work composed of words chosen so as to avoid the use of one or more specific alphabetic characters.
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sashay
to glide, move, or proceed easily or nonchalantly
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oillionaire
a millionaire whose wealth is derived from the petroleum industry.
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plexus
any complex structure containing an intricate network of parts
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synecdoche
Rhetoric. a figure of speech in which a part is used for the whole or the whole for a part, the special for the general or the general for the special
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bootstrap
to help (oneself) without the aid of others
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gibble-gabble
senseless chatter.
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sirenic
melodious, tempting, or alluring.
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prognosticate
to forecast or predict (something future) from present indications or signs; prophesy.
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hygge
the feeling of coziness and contentment evoked by simple comforts, as being wrapped in a blanket, having conversations with friends or family, enjoying food,
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rigmarole
an elaborate or complicated procedure:
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hoggery
slovenly or greedy behavior.
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temerity
reckless boldness; rashness.
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dullsville
something boring or dull.
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roborant
strengthening.
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inculpate
to involve in a charge; incriminate.
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prebuttal
an argument constructed in anticipation of a criticism
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amphiscians
inhabitants of the tropics.
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marvy
marvelous; delightful
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synastry
Astrology. the comparison of two or more natal charts in order to analyze or forecast the interaction of the individuals involved.
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attractancy
the capacity, especially of a pheromone, to attract.
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onomastic
of or relating to proper names.
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Snowbird
a person who vacations in or moves to a warmer climate during cold weather.
any of various birds that winter in a cold, snowy climate, especially the dark-eyed junco and the snow bunting.
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milieu
surroundings, especially of a social or cultural nature
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fourscore
four times twenty; eighty.
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mare
Astronomy. any of the several large, dark plains on the moon and Mars
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behemoth
any creature or thing of monstrous size or power
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tabula rasa
a mind not yet affected by experiences, impressions, etc.
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futilitarian
a person who believes that human hopes are vain, and human strivings unjustified.
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prodigal
wastefully or recklessly extravagant
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halidom
a holy place, as a church or sanctuary.
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evenfall
twilight; dusk; the beginning of evening.
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cozen
to cheat, deceive, or trick.
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divertissement
a diversion or entertainment.
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petrichor
a distinctive scent, usually described as earthy, pleasant, or sweet, produced by rainfall on very dry ground.
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tergiversate
to change repeatedly one's attitude or opinions with respect to a cause, subject, etc.; equivocate.
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animus
strong dislike or enmity; hostile attitude; animosity.
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melic
intended to be sung.
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pettifog
to bicker or quibble over trifles or unimportant matters.
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voluble
characterized by a ready and continuous flow of words; fluent; glib; talkative: a voluble spokesman for the cause.
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nice-nellyism
a euphemism: an evasive style of writing, full of circumlocutions and nice-nellyisms.
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Heiligenschein
a ring of light around the shadow cast by a person's head, especially on a dewy, sunlit lawn, caused by reflection and diffraction of light rays; halo.
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regina
queen.
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eyewinker
an eyelash.
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temporize
to be indecisive or evasive to gain time or delay acting.
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myopic
unable or unwilling to act prudently; shortsighted.
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facetiae
amusing or witty remarks or writings.
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diffidence
the quality or state of lacking confidence in one's ability, worth or fitness; timidity.
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upper crust
the highest social class.
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fantods
a state of extreme nervousness or restlessness; the willies; the fidgets (usually preceded by the):
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viator
a wayfarer; traveler.
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green-eyed
jealous; envious; distrustful.
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bracketology
a system of diagrammatically predicting and tracking the process of elimination among sequentially paired opponents in a tournament, especially an NCAA basketball tournament.
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obscurantism
opposition to the increase and spread of knowledge
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wellspring
a source or supply of anything, especially when considered inexhaustible
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palimpsest
a parchment or the like from which writing has been partially or completely erased to make room for another text.
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earthshaking
imperiling, challenging, or affecting basic beliefs, attitudes, relationships, etc.
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plumbeous
resembling or containing lead; leaden.
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isolato
a person who is physically or spiritually isolated from their times or society.
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optics
the way a situation, action, event, etc., is perceived by the public or by a particular group of people.
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skimble-scamble
rambling; confused; nonsensical:
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impedimenta
baggage or other things that retard one's progress, as supplies carried by an army:
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knackered
Exhausted; tired
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metathesis
the transposition of letters, syllables, or sounds in a word
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nadir
the lowest point; point of greatest adversity or despair.
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velutinous
having a soft, velvety surface, as certain plants.
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fool
a dish made of fruit, scalded or stewed, crushed and mixed with cream or the like:
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versify
to relate, describe, or treat (something) in the form of poetry.
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hamartia
the character defect that causes the downfall of the protagonist of a tragedy; tragic flaw.
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multiverse
a hypothetical collection of identical or diverse universes, including our own.
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anthophobia
an abnormal fear of flowers.
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plasticity
the capability of being molded, receiving shape, or being made to assume a desired form
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vade mecum
something a person carries about for frequent or regular use.
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funemployed
without a paid job but enjoying the free time
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gabelle
a tax; excise.
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conlang
an artificially constructed language used by a group of speakers, as opposed to one that has naturally evolved
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tootle
to move or proceed in a leisurely way.
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unicorn
a person or thing that is rare and highly valued, or is a hypothetical ideal.
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alacrity
cheerful readiness, promptness, or willingness:
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flimflam
a trick or deception, especially a swindle or confidence game involving skillful persuasion or clever manipulation of the victim.
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polysemy
a condition in which a single word, phrase, or concept has more than one meaning or connotation.
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exodus
a going out; a departure or emigration, usually of a large number of people:
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yealing
a person of the same age as oneself.
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facultative
left to one's option or choice; optional
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lese majesty
an attack on any custom, institution, belief, etc., held sacred or revered by numbers of people
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umami
a strong meaty taste, often considered to be one of the basic taste sensations along with sweet, sour, bitter, and salty, imparted by glutamate and certain other amino acids.
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Anthropocene
a proposed epoch of the present time, occurring since mid-20th century, when human activity began to effect significant environmental consequences, specifically on ecosystems and climate.
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bardolatry
great or excessive adoration of or reverence for William Shakespeare: I crossed the line into bardolatry halfway through my thesis on the psyche of Lady Macbeth.
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rhubarb
a quarrel or squabble.
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frisson
a sudden, passing sensation of excitement; a shudder of emotion; thrill: The movie offers the viewer the occasional frisson of seeing a character in mortal danger.
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pseudepigraphy
the false ascription of a piece of writing to an author.
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groupthink
the lack of individual creativity, or of a sense of personal responsibility, that is sometimes characteristic of group interaction.
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Easter Egg
relating to Easter; a hidden message, reference, or inside joke that fans are intended to discover in a piece of software, television show, or movie,” is meant to invoke the traditional Easter egg hunt and dates from the mid-1980s.
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brainchild
a product of one's creative work or thought.
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clown car
a group whose size seems absurdly excessive for the purported function of the group, and whose effectiveness is therefore questionable
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sesquipedalian
given to using long words.
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guddle
to catch (fish) by groping with the hands, as under rocks or along a riverbank.
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bombinate
to make a humming or buzzing noise.
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vigesimal
of, relating to, or based on twenty.
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organon
an instrument of thought or knowledge.
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avenaceous
of or like oats.
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wilder
to cause to lose one's way.
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camp
something that provides sophisticated, knowing amusement, as by virtue of its being artlessly mannered or stylized, or self-consciously artificial and extravagant.
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blossom
the flower of a plant, especially of one producing an edible fruit.
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perspicacity
A feeling of keenness of mental perception and understanding; discernment; penetration
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JOMO
a feeling of contentment with one’s own pursuits and activities, without worrying over the possibility of missing out on what others may be doing.
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expatiate
to move or wander about intellectually, imaginatively, etc., without restraint
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popinjay
a vain or conceited person, especially one who dresses or behaves extravagantly
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motte
a grove or clump of trees in prairie land or open country
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Mother wit
natural or practical intelligence, wit, or sense
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consent
to permit, approve, or agree.
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whataboutism
a conversational tactic in which a person responds to an argument or attack by changing the subject to focus on someone else’s misconduct, implying that all criticism is invalid because no one is completely blameless
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alameda
a public walk shaded with trees.
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jockey
to manipulate cleverly or trickily
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buckram
stiffness of manner; extreme preciseness or formality.
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scaturient
gushing; overflowing.
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stellate
like the form of a conventionalized figure of a star; star-shaped.
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self-possessed
having or showing control of one's feelings, behavior, etc.; composed; poised.
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overmorrow
the day after tomorrow
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proelyte
a person who has changed from one opinion, religious belief, sect, or the like, to another; convert.
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hermitage
any secluded place of residence or habitation; retreat; hideaway.
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seriatim
in a series; one after another
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decoration
a badge, medal, etc., conferred and worn as a mark of honor
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otiose
being at leisure; idle; indolent.
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equity
the quality of being fair or impartial; fairness; impartiality.
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foment
to instigate or foster (discord, rebellion, etc.).
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persiflage
light, bantering talk or writing.
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disinvent
to undo the invention of; to reverse the existence of.
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jactation
boasting; bragging.
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fecund
very productive or creative intellectually
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fictioneer
a writer of fiction, especially a prolific one whose works are of mediocre quality.
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appellative
a descriptive name or designation,
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bastion
anything seen as preserving or protecting some quality, condition, etc.
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virtuoso
a person who excels in musical technique or execution.
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stymie
to hinder, block, or thwart
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Delphic
not discovered or known about; uncertain:
| oracular; obscure; ambiguous
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nebulated
having dim or indistinct markings, as a bird or other animal.
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esprit de l'escalier
a perfect comeback or witty remark that one frustratingly comes up with only when the moment for doing so has passed:
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hangdog
a degraded, contemptible person.
| browbeaten; defeated; intimidated; abject
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lulu
any remarkable or outstanding person or thing.
326
undulate
to move with a sinuous or wavelike motion; display a smooth rising-and-falling or side-to-side alternation of movement:
327
fruitlet
a small fruit, especially one of those forming an aggregate fruit, as the raspberry.
328
dada
the style and techniques of a group of artists, writers, etc., of the early 20th century who exploited accidental and incongruous effects in their work and who programmatically challenged established canons of art, thought, morality, etc.
329
caterpillar
a person who preys on others; extortioner.
330
epiphonema
a sentence that is an exclamation, a general or striking comment, or a succinct summary of what has previously been said.
331
shog
to jog along.
332
insipience
lack of wisdom; foolishness.
333
summer
a principal beam or girder, as one running between girts to support joists
Summer season
334
apologia
a work written as an explanation or justification of one's motives, convictions, or acts.
335
demur
to make objection, especially on the grounds of scruples; take exception; object
336
ex cathedra
from the seat of authority; with authority.
337
venal
open to bribery; mercenary.
338
minimoon
a short, usually inexpensive honeymoon, often followed by a longer honeymoon later on: They left the courthouse after the ceremony and had a weekend minimoon at The Plaza.
339
strawhat
of or relating to a summer theater situated outside an urban or metropolitan area
340
symposiarch
a toastmaster.
341
prismatic
spectral in color; brilliant: prismatic colors.
342
jubilate
to celebrate a joyful occasion.
343
orgulous
haughty; proud.
344
tmesis
the interpolation of one or more words between the parts of a compound word, as be thou ware for beware.
345
paradisiacal
of, like, or befitting paradise.
346
John Hancock
a person's signature: Put your John Hancock on this check.
347
thalassic
of or relating to seas and oceans
348
ansa
either of the apparent extremities of the rings of Saturn or of other planets, especially when viewed from a distance under certain conditions, when they look like two handles
349
everywhen
all the time; always
350
caducity
frailty; transitoriness:
351
donnish
bookish; pedantic.
352
eye-minded
disposed to perceive one's environment in visual terms and to recall sights more vividly than sounds, smells, etc.
353
peccable
liable to sin or error
354
federalese
awkward, evasive, or pretentious prose said to characterize the publications and correspondence of U.S. federal bureaus.
355
infare
a party or reception for a newly married couple.
356
raison d'être
reason or justification for being or existence
357
remora
an obstacle, hindrance, or obstruction.
358
Barmecidal
giving only the illusion of plenty; illusory
359
ideogram
a written symbol that represents an idea or object directly rather than a particular word or speech sound, as a Chinese character.
360
cosplay
the art or practice of wearing costumes to portray characters from fiction, especially from manga, animation, and science fiction.
361
abusage
improper use of words; unidiomatic or ungrammatical language.
362
jollier
a person who talks or acts agreeably to someone, in order to keep that person in good humor, especially in the hope of gaining something.
363
daedal
skillful; ingenious.
364
popple
to move in a tumbling, irregular manner, as boiling water.
365
ben trovato
appropriate and characteristic even if untrue; happily invented or discovered
366
Svengali
a person who completely dominates another, usually with selfish or sinister motives.
367
tripping
proceeding with a light, easy movement or rhythm.
368
heterography
the use of the same letter or combination of letters to represent different sounds, as, in English, the use of s in sit and easy.
369
fulgurant
flashing like lightning.
370
nisus
an effort or striving toward a particular goal or attainment; impulse.
371
dégringolade
a quick deterioration or breakdown, as of a situation or circumstance.
372
dumbledore
a bumblebee.
373
august
inspiring reverence or admiration; of supreme dignity or grandeur; majestic
374
slake
to lessen or allay (thirst, desire, wrath, etc.) by satisfying.
375
qua
as; as being; in the character or capacity of.
376
vinculum
a bond signifying union or unity; tie.
377
cat's-paw
a person used to serve the purposes of another; tool.
378
Stolid
not easily stirred or moved mentally; unemotional; impassive.
379
intellection
the action or process of understanding; the exercise of the intellect; reasoning.
380
spondulicks
Money; Cash
381
manqué
having failed, missed, or fallen short, especially because of circumstances or a defect of character; unsuccessful; unfulfilled or frustrated (usually used postpositively)
382
fascicle
a section of a book or set of books being published in installments as separate pamphlets or volumes.
383
shivaree
a mock serenade with kettles, pans, horns, and other noisemakers given for a newly married couple; charivari.
384
utopian
founded upon or involving idealized perfection.
385
subitize
to make an immediate and accurate reckoning of the number of items in a group or sample without needing to pause and actually count them.
386
donnybrook
an inordinately wild fight or contentious dispute; brawl; free-for-all.
387
plebeian
common, commonplace, or vulgar
388
golden
indicating the fiftieth event of a series
389
beadledom
a gratuitous or officious display or exercise of authority, as by petty officials
390
redoubtable
that is to be feared; formidable.
391
luminary
a person who has attained eminence in his or her field or is an inspiration to others
392
xeric
of, relating to, or adapted to a dry environment.
393
punditocracy
influential media pundits collectively.
394
omphaloskepsis
contemplation of one's navel as part of a mystical exercise; navel-gazing.
395
hyperbolic
exaggerated
396
snoot
to behave disdainfully toward; condescend to
397
textlationship
a relationship or association between people who text each other frequently, but rarely if ever interact with each other in person
398
dvandva
a compound word neither element of which is subordinate to the other, as bittersweet.
399
electorate
the body of persons entitled to vote in an election.
400
peacherino
a person or thing that is especially attractive, liked, or enjoyed.
401
Coprolalia
the urge to use obscene language.
402
Cacoethes
“bad disposition."
403
Echolalia
feel the urge to echo (or reiterate) the interviewer’s own words (as if saying something new and insightful). The result being: absolutely nothing.
404
Nymphomania
uncontrollable urge in women to have sex.
405
Satyriasis
the uncontrollable urge in men to have sex
406
Cute Aggression
feeling you get when you see your cat, fast asleep, stretching out like a little human on its back with its paws curled under its chin (as if holding an imaginary blanket). Your feline is just so freaking cute, you get this weird urge to squeeze it tightly. What you’re feeling is completely natural (and scientifically proven by Yale researchers).
It’s the “you’re so cute I could eat your face” urge.
407
Trichotillomania
medical condition first studied in the late 1800s. The urge to pull out one’s hair is a type of impulse-control disorder;
408
Wanderlust
the burning desire to travel the world—has cast its glowing rays upon you.
409
Tarantism
a psychological illness characterized by an extreme impulse to dance, prevalent in southern Italy from the 15th to the 17th century, and widely believed at the time to have been caused by the bite of a tarantula.
410
Choreomania
dance madness," and it's what happens when tarantism gets really out of control.
ny of several diseases of the nervous system characterized by jerky, involuntary movements, chiefly of the face and extremities.
411
banalize
to render or make devoid of freshness or originality; trivialize
412
sanguine
cheerfully optimistic, hopeful, or confident
413
wiredraw
to strain unwarrantably, as in meaning.
414
adventitious
associated with something by chance rather than as an integral part; extrinsic.
415
elide
to suppress; omit; ignore; pass over.
416
operose
done with or involving much labor.
417
hive mind
a collective consciousness, analogous to the behavior of social insects, in which a group of people become aware of their commonality and think and act as a community, sharing their knowledge, thoughts, and resources
418
daffing
merriment; playful behavior; foolishness.
419
magnanimous
generous in forgiving an insult or injury; free from petty resentfulness or vindictiveness
420
chirography
handwriting; penmanship.
421
rarefied
extremely high or elevated; lofty; exalted
422
embosom
to cherish; foster.
423
Ikebana
the Japanese art of arranging flowers.
424
Slubber
to perform hastily or carelessly.
425
epistolary
contained in or carried on by letters
426
Ciceronian
characterized by melodious language, clarity, and forcefulness of presentation, as in the style of Cicero
427
bona fides
good faith; absence of fraud or deceit; the state of being exactly as claims or appearances indicate
428
contranym
a word that has opposite or nearly opposite meanings
429
refugium
an area where special environmental circumstances have enabled a species or a community of species to survive after extinction in surrounding areas.
430
clamant
compelling or pressing; urgent
431
Preamble
the introductory statement of the U.S. Constitution, setting forth the general principles of American government and beginning with the words, “We the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union. …”
432
à gogo
as much as you like; to your heart's content; galore
433
swashbuckler
a swaggering swordsman, soldier, or adventurer; daredevil.
434
galvanize
to startle into sudden activity; stimulate.
435
prévenance
special care in anticipating or catering to the needs and pleasures of others.
436
Roscian
of, relating to, or involving acting.
437
gossamer
a fine, filmy cobweb seen on grass or bushes or floating in the air in calm weather, especially in autumn.
438
outré
passing the bounds of what is usual or considered proper; unconventional; bizarre.
439
isobar
a line drawn on a weather map or chart that connects points at which the barometric pressure is the same.
440
simper
to smile in a silly, self-conscious way.
441
viridity
youth; innocence; inexperience.
442
maugre
in spite of; notwithstanding.
443
spitzenburg
any of several red or yellow varieties of apple that ripen in the autumn.
444
emporium
a large retail store, especially one selling a great variety of articles.
445
extenuate
to represent (a fault, offense, etc.) as less serious: to extenuate a crime.
446
coalesce
to unite so as to form one mass, community, etc.: The various groups coalesced into a crowd.
447
foliaceous
bearing leaves or leaflike parts.
448
slumberland
an imaginary land described to children as the place they enter during sleep.
449
realia
objects, as coins, tools, etc., used by a teacher to illustrate everyday living.
450
flexuous
full of bends or curves; sinuous.
451
tellurian
of or characteristic of the earth or its inhabitants; terrestrial.
452
i.e.
that is to say (used to add explanatory information or to state something in different words):
453
e.g.
for example
454
chastity
the state or practice of refraining from extramarital, or especially from all, sexual intercourse:
455
Phlegm
the thick mucus secreted in the respiratory passages and discharged through the mouth, especially that occurring in the lungs and throat passages, as during a cold." Yuck.
456
Sputum
matter, as saliva mixed with mucus or pus, expectorated from the lungs and respiratory passages." This is the main reason why tissues exist. It also rhymes with ew, so it has our vote.
457
Goiter
an enlargement of the thyroid gland on the front and sides of the neck, usually symptomatic of abnormal thyroid secretion, especially hypothyroidism due to a lack of iodine in the diet
458
expiate
to atone for; make amends or reparation for.
459
biomorph
a painted, drawn, or sculptured free form or design suggestive in shape of a living organism, especially an ameba or protozoan: The paintings of Joan Miró are often notable for their playful, bright-colored biomorphs.
460
felicitate
to compliment upon a happy event; congratulate.
461
historiated
decorated with animals, flowers, or other designs that have a narrative or symbolic purpose, especially of initial letters on an illuminated manuscript.
462
aplomb
imperturbable self-possession, poise, or assurance.
463
recherché
sought out with care.
464
flagitious
shamefully wicked, as persons, actions, or times.
465
wordie
a person with an enthusiastic interest in words and language; a logophile: a new board game that will appeal to wordies of all ages.
466
erumpent
bursting forth.
467
minutiae
precise details; small or trifling matters: the minutiae of his craft.
468
canny
astute; shrewd; knowing; sagacious: a canny negotiator.
469
pepita
the edible seed of a pumpkin or squash, used in cooking and often dried or toasted and eaten as a snack food.
470
bon vivant
a person who lives luxuriously and enjoys good food and drink.
471
solipsism
extreme preoccupation with and indulgence of one's feelings, desires, etc.; egoistic self-absorption.
472
lambent
dealing lightly and gracefully with a subject; brilliantly playful
473
numinous
spiritual or supernatural.
474
psychotronic
of or relating to a genre of usually low-budget movies that include horror, fantasy, science-fiction, and underground films.
475
chthonian
of or relating to the deities, spirits, and other beings dwelling under the earth.
476
horripilation
a bristling of the hair on the skin from cold, fear, etc.; goosebumps.
477
macabre
gruesome and horrifying; ghastly; horrible.
478
requiescat
a wish or prayer for the repose of the dead.
479
ghoulish
strangely diabolical or cruel; monstrous: a ghoulish and questionable sense of humor.
480
ghost word
a word that has come into existence by error rather than by normal linguistic transmission, as through the mistaken reading of a manuscript, a scribal error, or a misprint.
481
Lilliputian
extremely small; tiny; diminutive.
482
squee
to squeal with joy, excitement, etc.
483
thither
to or toward that place or point; there.
484
turophobia
an irrational or disproportionate fear of cheese.
485
sadist
a person who derives pleasure, especially sexual gratification, from inflicting pain or humiliation on others:
486
masochist
a person who derives sexual gratification from their own pain or humiliation:
487
obumbrate
to darken, overshadow, or cloud.
488
Sprachgefühl
sensitivity to language, especially for what is grammatically or idiomatically acceptable in a given language.
489
picayune
of little value or account; small; trifling: a picayune amount.
490
salutary
promoting or conducive to some beneficial purpose; wholesome.
491
strepitous
boisterous; noisy.
492
cucullate
resembling a cowl or hood.
493
devoir
something for which a person is responsible; duty.
494
gallimaufry
a hodgepodge; jumble; confused medley.
495
lacuna
a gap or missing part, as in a manuscript, series, or logical argument; hiatus.
496
ipso facto
by the fact itself; by the very nature of the deed: to be condemned ipso facto.
497
chutzpa
audacity; nerve.
498
spruik
to make or give a speech, especially extensively or elaborately; spiel; orate.
499
simony
the making of profit out of sacred things.
500
oppidan
of a town; urban
501
rhapsodic
extravagantly enthusiastic; ecstatic.
502
controvert
to argue about; debate; discuss.
503
avocation
something a person does in addition to a principal occupation, especially for pleasure; hobby: Our doctor's avocation is painting.
504
usageaster
a self-styled authority on language usage.
505
gusto
hearty or keen enjoyment, as in eating or drinking, or in action or speech in general: to dance with gusto.
506
copacetic
fine; completely satisfactory; OK.
507
horologium
a timepiece, as a clock or sundial, or a building supporting or containing a timepiece.
508
stargazer
a daydreamer
509
postprandial
after a meal, especially after dinner:
510
corybantic
frenzied; agitated; unrestrained.
511
roman
a novel
512
vicissitudes
successive, alternating, or changing phases or conditions, as of life or fortune; ups and downs: They remained friends through the vicissitudes of 40 years.
513
Existential
of or relating to existence
514
foison
abundance; plenty
515
benignity
a good deed or favor; an instance of kindness
516
snarf
to eat quickly and voraciously; scarf
517
spoonerism
the transposition of initial or other sounds of words, usually by accident, as in a blushing crow for a crushing blow.
518
bonhomie
frank and simple good-heartedness; a good-natured manner; friendliness; geniality.
519
fastigiate
having branches that are erect and parallel, tapering to a pointed top
520
ology
any science or branch of knowledge.
521
tinselry
cheap and pretentious display.
522
concinnate
to arrange or blend together skillfully, as parts or elements; put together in a harmonious, precisely appropriate, or elegant manner.
523
forby
besides
524
Brobdingnagian
of huge size; gigantic; tremendous
525
festal
pertaining to or befitting a feast, festival, holiday, or gala occasion.
526
esculent
suitable for use as food; edible
527
peripeteia
a sudden turn of events or an unexpected reversal, especially in a literary work.
528
welter
a confused mass; a jumble or muddle: a welter of anxious faces.
529
tintinnabulation
the ringing or sound of bells.
530
deipnosophist
a person who is an adept conversationalist at a meal.
531
flâneur
idler; dawdler; loafer.
532
effervescent
vivacious; merry; lively; sparkling.
533
halcyon
calm; peaceful; tranquil: halcyon weather.
534
kvell
to be extraordinarily pleased; especially, to be bursting with pride, as over one's family.
535
gemütlich
comfortable and pleasant; cozy.
536
atiptoe
eagerly expectant, as anticipating a desired event or arrival: waiting atiptoe for the mail.
537
big-hearted
generous; kind.
538
ephemeral
lasting a very short time; short-lived; transitory: the ephemeral joys of childhood.
539
shilly-shally
to show indecision or hesitation; be irresolute; vacillate.
540
réchauffé
a warmed-up dish of food.
541
gawsy
(of people) well-dressed and of cheerful appearance.
542
retrospection
the action, process, or faculty of looking back on things past.
543
finito
finished; ended.
544
twenty-twenty
keenly or acutely perceptive: an opinion based on twenty-twenty hindsight.
545
splore
a frolic; revel; carousal.
546
welp
an informal variant of well used to indicate disappointment, resignation, or acceptance at the beginning of an utterance: Welp, this might not work out for us after all.
547
orbicular
like an orb; circular; ringlike; spherical; rounded.
548
rax
to stretch oneself, as after sleeping.
549
Hibernaculum
place in which a creature seeks refuge, such as a bear using a cave to overwinter. For example, such as bats, insects, and snakes
550
oneiric
of or relating to dreams.
551
imponderabilia
imponderables; things that cannot be precisely determined, measured, or evaluated: the imponderabilia surrounding human life.
552
melodramatic
tending to behave or show emotion in ways that are more extreme than usual:
553
dramatic
A dramatic change or event happens suddenly and is very noticeable and surprising
554
beaucoup
many; numerous; much: It's a hard job, but it pays beaucoup money.
555
sidesplitter
something that is uproariously funny, as a joke or a situation.
556
leonine
relating to a lion
557
epigone
Someone who copies a well-known poet, closely imitating her style
558
blinkered
narrow-minded and subjective; unwilling to understand another viewpoint.
559
isopolity
qual rights of citizenship, as in different communities; mutual political rights.
560
punnet
a small light basket or other container for fruit or vegetables:
561
hypnopedia
learning by sleeping
562
causerie
an informal talk or chat
563
pacific
tending to make or preserve peace; conciliatory: pacific overtures.
564
euchred
utterly done in or at the end of one's tether; exhausted.
565
nival
of or growing in snow: nival flora.
566
rax
to stretch or extend.
567
mythomane
a person with a strong or irresistible propensity for fantasizing, lying, or exaggerating.
568
trangam
an odd gadget; gewgaw; trinket.
569
flinty
unyielding; unmerciful; obdurate: a flinty heart.
570
riposte
a quick, sharp return in speech or action; counterstroke: a brilliant riposte to an insult.
571
synonymous
equivalent in meaning; expressing or implying the same idea; having the character of synonyms or a synonym.
572
langlauf
the sport of cross-country skiing.
573
beacon
a person or thing that illuminates or inspires: The Bible has been our beacon during this trouble.
574
quorum
the number of members of a group or organization required to be present to transact business legally, usually a majority.
575
caprice
a sudden, unpredictable change, as of one's mind or the weather.
576
autodidact
a person who has learned a subject without the benefit of a teacher or formal education; a self-taught person.
577
hobnob
to associate on very friendly terms (usually followed by with): She often hobnobs with royalty.
578
murine
belonging or pertaining to the rodent subfamily Murinae, which includes more than 500 species of mice and rats.
579
EGOT
the honor of winning at least one Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony in competitive rather than honorary categories: How many people have won an EGOT?
580
fettle
state; condition: in fine fettle.
581
canting
affectedly or hypocritically pious or righteous: a canting social reformer.
582
definiendum
something that is or is to be defined, especially the term at the head of a dictionary entry.
583
mizzle
to rain in fine drops; drizzle; mist.
584
sagacious
having or showing acute mental discernment and keen practical sense; shrewd: Socrates, that sagacious Greek philosopher, believed that the easiest way to learn was by asking questions.
585
Caucus
meeting of supporters or members of a specific political party or movement.
U.S. Politics. a local meeting of party members to select candidates, elect convention delegates, etc.
586
Primary
something that stands first in rank, importance, or value
587
fictile
of or relating to pottery.
588
gree
the prize for victory.
589
desuetude
the state of being no longer used or practiced.
590
philippic
any speech or discourse of bitter denunciation.
591
vis-à-vis
in relation to; compared with: income vis-à-vis expenditures.
592
zephyr
a gentle, mild breeze.
593
tantivy
at full gallop: to ride tantivy.
594
pinnacle
the highest or culminating point, as of success, power, fame, etc.: the pinnacle of one's career.
595
grandstand
to conduct oneself or perform showily or ostentatiously in an attempt to impress onlookers: The senator doesn't hesitate to grandstand if it makes her point.
596
blench
to shrink; flinch; quail: an unsteady eye that blenched under another's gaze.
597
quiddity
the quality that makes a thing what it is; the essential nature of a thing.
598
chocolate-box
excessively decorative and sentimental, as the pictures or designs on some boxes of chocolate candy; prettified: decorous, chocolate-box paintings of Victorian garden parties.
599
Jo
beloved one; darling; sweetheart.
600
asana
any of the postures in a yoga exercise.
601
soniferous
conveying or producing sound.
602
Lincolnesque
like or characteristic of Abraham Lincoln: a Lincolnesque compassion.
603
plethoric
overfull; turgid; inflated: a plethoric, pompous speech.
604
détente
a relaxing of tension, especially between nations, as by negotiations or agreements.
605
phronesis
wisdom in determining ends and the means of attaining them.
606
farthing
something of very small value: I don't care a farthing for your opinion.
607
gullywasher
a usually short, heavy rainstorm.
608
thersitical
scurrilous; foulmouthed; grossly abusive.
609
realpolitik
political realism or practical politics, especially policy based on power rather than on ideals.
610
corrigible
subject to being revised, improved, or made more accurate: a corrigible theory.
611
vug
a small cavity in a rock or vein, often lined with crystals.
612
krewe
a private social club that sponsors balls, parades, etc., as part of the Mardi Gras festivities, especially in New Orleans.
613
echelon
a level of command, authority, or rank: After years of service, she is now in the upper echelon of city officials.
614
Luscious
highly pleasing to the taste or smell
615
Phubbing
the practice of ignoring one's companion or companions in order to pay attention to one's phone or other mobile devices.
616
intercalary
inserted or interpolated in the calendar, as an extra day or month.
617
habitué
a frequent or habitual visitor to a place: a habitué of art galleries.
618
delegate
a person designated to act for or represent another or others; deputy; representative, as in a political convention.
619
sic
so; thus: usually written parenthetically to denote that a word, phrase, passage, etc., that may appear strange or incorrect has been written intentionally or has been quoted verbatim: He signed his name as e. e. cummings (sic).
620
Socialism
a system or condition of society in which the means of production are owned and controlled by the state
621
Communism
ype of government as well as an economic system (a way of creating and sharing wealth). In a Communist system, individual people do not own land, factories, or machinery. Instead, the government or the whole community owns these things. Everyone is supposed to share the wealth that they create.
622
cacoethes
an irresistible urge; mania.
623
tantamount
equivalent, as in value, force, effect, or signification: His angry speech was tantamount to a declaration of war.
624
cavil
to raise irritating and trivial objections; find fault with unnecessarily (usually followed by at or about): He finds something to cavil at in everything I say.
625
confidence
belief in oneself and one's powers or abilities; self-confidence; self-reliance; assurance.
626
hypethral
wholly or partly open to the sky, especially of a classical building; having no roof.
627
moil
to work hard; drudge.
628
stownlins
secretly; stealthily.
629
punctilio
a fine point, particular, or detail, as of conduct, ceremony, or procedure.
630
hobgoblin
something causing superstitious fear; a bogy.
631
à la mode
(of pie or other dessert) served with a portion of ice cream, often as a topping: apple pie à la mode.
632
scordatura
the tuning of a stringed instrument in other than the usual way to facilitate the playing of certain compositions.
633
muzz
to confuse (someone); make (someone) muzzy.
634
greenth
green growth; verdure.
635
lunker
something unusually large for its kind.
636
primaveral
of, in, or pertaining to the early springtime.
637
stir-crazy
restless or frantic because of confinement, routine, etc.: I was stir-crazy after just two months of keeping house.
638
bromide
a platitude or trite saying.
639
respirator
a device worn over the mouth and nose to protect the respiratory tract by filtering out dangerous substances (such as dusts or fumes) from inhaled air
640
ventilator
machine that provides mechanical ventilation by moving breathable air into and out of the lungs, to deliver breaths to a patient who is physically unable to breathe, or breathing insufficiently.
641
hypermnesia
the condition of having an unusually vivid or precise memory.
642
schlep
to carry; lug: to schlep an umbrella on a sunny day.
643
longevous
long-lived; living to a great age.
644
moue
a pouting grimace.
645
Cinderella
a person or thing that achieves unexpected or sudden success or recognition, especially after obscurity, neglect, or misery.
646
sciolism
superficial knowledge.
647
Fantods
a state or attack of uneasiness or unreasonableness.
648
wont
accustomed; used (usually followed by an infinitive): He was wont to rise at dawn.
649
apoplectic
extremely angry; furious
650
Virus
the causative agent of an infectious disease
651
Bacteria
microscopic living organisms, usually one-celled, that can be found everywhere. They can be dangerous, such as when they cause infection, or beneficial, as in the process of fermentation (such as in wine) and that of decomposition.
652
transliterate
to change (letters, words, etc.) into corresponding characters of another alphabet or language: to transliterate the Greek Χ as ch.
653
felicific
causing or tending to cause happiness.
654
credulous
willing to believe or trust too readily, especially without proper or adequate evidence; gullible.
655
aperçu
an immediate estimate or judgment; understanding; insight.
656
personalia
biographical data, personal reminiscences, or the like: He could never keep the personalia out of his essays.
657
assiduity
constant or close application or effort; diligence; industry.
658
erstwhile
former; of times past: erstwhile friends.
659
Antibiotic
a medicine (such as penicillin or its derivatives) that inhibits the growth of or destroys microorganisms:
660
Abiotic
anything chemical or physical that lacks life.
661
Jabberwocky
an example of writing or speech consisting of or containing meaningless words.
662
perigee
the point in the orbit of a heavenly body, especially the moon, or of an artificial satellite at which it is nearest to the earth.
663
Climactic
(of an action, event, or scene) exciting or thrilling and acting as a climax to a series of events:
664
Climatic
relating to general weather conditions
665
chyron
a text-based graphic overlay displayed at the bottom of a television screen or film frame, like closed captioning or the crawl of a newscast.
666
Complement
a thing that completes or brings to perfection:
667
Compliment
a polite expression of praise or admiration:
668
force majeure
an unexpected and disruptive event that may operate to excuse a party from a contract.
669
hero
a person noted for courageous acts or nobility of character.
670
cosset
to treat as a pet; pamper; coddle.
671
daffadowndilly
a daffodil
672
quidnunc
a person who is eager to know the latest news and gossip; a gossip or busybody.
673
idoneous
appropriate; fit; suitable; apt.
674
taxonomy
a classification into ordered categories: a proposed taxonomy of educational objectives.
675
panacea
an answer or solution for all problems or difficulties: His economic philosophy is a good one, but he tries to use it as a panacea.
676
breviloquent
speaking or expressed in a concise or terse style; using brevity of speech.
677
chockablock
extremely full; crowded; jammed: a room chockablock with furniture and plants.
678
kitsch
something of tawdry design, appearance, or content created to appeal to popular or undiscriminating taste
679
ambages
winding, roundabout paths or ways.
680
taradiddle
a small lie; fib.
681
stewardship
the responsible overseeing and protection of something considered worth caring for and preserving: New regulatory changes will result in better stewardship of lands that are crucial for open space and wildlife habitat.
682
fardel
a bundle; burden.
683
silvics
the scientific study of trees and their environment.
684
succedaneum
a substitute.
685
precipitate
to hasten the occurrence of; bring about prematurely, hastily, or suddenly: to precipitate an international crisis.
686
soi-disant
calling oneself thus; self-styled.
687
iwis
certainly
688
ylem
the hypothetical initial substance of the universe from which all matter is derived.
689
saponaceous
resembling soap; soapy.
690
inflorescence
a flowering or blossoming.
691
sedentary
accustomed to sit or rest a great deal or to take little exercise.
692
domicile
a place of residence; abode; house or home.
693
Jedi
a person who has an unexplainable power over people or things, or who seems to enjoy unusual luck and positive outcomes, as if able to exert the power of the Force to mystically influence the universe: The defense lawyer was a jedi—two minutes into his closing argument the jury forgot all of the incriminating evidence that had been presented.
694
peregrinate
to travel or journey, especially to walk on foot.
695
solace
something that gives comfort, consolation, or relief.
696
proxemics
the study of the spatial requirements of humans and animals and the effects of population density on behavior, communication, and social interaction.
697
garth
a yard or garden
698
aeolian
of or caused by the wind; wind-blown.
699
materfamilias
the mother of a family
700
crepuscular
of, relating to, or resembling twilight; dim; indistinct.
701
cleek
to grasp or seize (something) suddenly and eagerly; snatch.
702
blarney
deceptive or misleading talk; nonsense; hooey: a lot of blarney about why he was broke.
703
insufflate
to blow or breathe (something) in.
704
melee
confusion; turmoil; jumble.
705
chariness
scrupulous integrity.
706
dishabille
the state of being dressed in a careless, disheveled, or disorderly style or manner; undress.
707
weal
well-being, prosperity, or happiness: the public weal; weal and woe.
708
indemnity
compensation for damage or loss sustained.
709
eftsoons
soon after
710
jawbone
to attempt to influence or pressure by persuasion rather than by the exertion of force or one's authority, as in urging voluntary compliance with economic guidelines.
711
soupçon
a slight trace, as of a particular taste or flavor.
712
syncopate
to place (the accents) on beats that are normally unaccented.
713
whelked
ridged like the shell of a snail: a whelked horn.
714
salute
to express respect or praise for; honor; commend.
715
celestial
pertaining to the sky or visible heaven, or to the universe beyond the earth’s atmosphere.
716
scilicet
to wit; namely.
717
unctuous
excessively smooth, suave, or smug.
718
escapism
the avoidance of reality by absorption of the mind in entertainment or in an imaginative situation, activity, etc.
719
plaintive
expressing sorrow or melancholy; mournful: a plaintive melody.
720
spirituel
showing or having a refined and graceful mind or wit
721
doover
thingumbob
722
ex-voto
a painting or other object left as an offering in fulfillment of a vow or in gratitude, as for recovery from an illness or injury.
723
glower
to look or stare with sullen dislike, discontent, or anger.
724
caseous
of or like cheese.
725
shambolic
very disorganized; messy or confused: I’ve had a shambolic year, the worst ever.
726
Pragmatic
dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than theoretical considerations:
727
Dogmatic
inclined to lay down principles as incontrovertibly true:
728
jury-rig
to assemble quickly or from whatever is at hand, especially for temporary use: to jury-rig stage lights using automobile headlights.
729
Croesus
a very rich man
730
alligate
to attach; bind.
731
osmatic
of or relating to the sense of smell.
732
skulduggery
dishonorable proceedings; mean dishonesty or trickery: bribery, graft, and other such skulduggery.
733
klatsch
a casual gathering of people, especially for refreshments and informal conversation: a sewing klatsch.
734
panivorous
subsisting on bread; bread-eating.
735
nebulated
having dim or indistinct markings, as a bird or other animal
736
esprit de l'escalier
used to refer to the fact that a witty remark or retort often comes to mind after the opportunity to make it has passed.
737
hangdog
browbeaten; defeated; intimidated; abject:
738
Lulu
an outstanding example of a particular type of person or thing: informal
739
undulate
move or go with a smooth up-and-down motion:
740
fruitlet
an immature or small fruit.
741
dada
a movement in art and literature based on deliberate irrationality and negation of traditional artistic values; also : the art and literature produced by this movement
742
stridulate
to produce a shrill, grating sound, as a cricket does, by rubbing together certain parts of the body.
743
Samaritan
one who is compassionate and helpful to a person in distress.
744
dilly
something or someone regarded as remarkable, unusual, etc.: a dilly of a movie.
745
Augean
difficult and unpleasant: an Augean chore.
746
antepenultimate
third from the end.
747
systematic
done or acting according to a fixed plan or system; methodical.
748
risibility
the ability or disposition to laugh; humorous awareness of the ridiculous and absurd.
749
inflection point
a point at which a major or decisive change takes place; critical point.
750
tête-à-tête
a private conversation or interview, usually between two people.
751
agnate
related or akin through males or on the father's side
752
lassitude
weariness of body or mind from strain, oppressive climate, etc.; lack of energy; listlessness.
753
ad hominem
attacking an opponent's character or motives rather than answering the argument or claim.
754
withershins
in a direction contrary to the natural one, especially contrary to the apparent course of the sun or counterclockwise: considered as unlucky or causing disaster.
755
mondegreen
a word or phrase resulting from a mishearing of another word or phrase, especially in a song or poem.
756
lugubrious
mournful, dismal, or gloomy, especially in an affected, exaggerated, or unrelieved manner: lugubrious songs of lost love.
757
bight
a bend or curve in the shore of a sea or river.
758
megafauna
large or giant animals, especially of a given area.
759
anchorite
a person who has retired to a solitary place for a life of religious seclusion; hermit.
760
bolide
a large, brilliant meteor, especially one that explodes; fireball.
761
staycation
a vacation spent at home or near home, doing enjoyable activities or visiting local attractions.
762
repudiate
to reject with disapproval or condemnation: to repudiate a new doctrine.
763
vox populi
the voice of the people; popular opinion.
764
egalitarian
asserting, resulting from, or characterized by belief in the equality of all people, especially in political, economic, or social life.
765
hitherto
up to this time; until now: a fact hitherto unknown.
766
Afflict
(of a problem or illness) cause pain or suffering to; affect or trouble:
767
Inflict
cause (something unpleasant or painful) to be suffered by someone or something:
768
qua
as; as being; in the character or capacity of
769
abusage
improper use of words; unidiomatic or ungrammatical language.
770
ben trovato
appropriate and characteristic even if untrue; happily invented or discovered.
771
Svengali
a person who exercises a controlling or mesmeric influence on another, especially for a sinister purpose.
772
tripping
proceeding with a light, easy movement or rhythm
773
heterography
the use of the same letters or combinations of letters to represent different sounds, as in English, the use of S is sit and easy.
774
fulgurant
flashing like lightning
775
earnest
full seriousness, as of intention or purpose
776
bequeath
to dispose of (personal property, especially money) by last will.
777
rapturous
full of, feeling, manifesting ecstatic joy or delight.
778
benefactor
a person who confers a benefit; kindly helper.
779
penitent
feeling or expressing sorrow for sin or wrongdoing and disposed to atonement and amendment; repentant; contrite.
780
alacrity
cheerful readiness, promptness, or willingness.
781
impertinent
intrusive or presumptuous, as persons or their actions; insolently rude; uncivil.
782
magnanimous
high-minded; noble
783
ambiguity
doubtfulness or uncertainty of meaning or intention.
784
philanthropy
altruistic concern for human welfare and advancement, usually manifested by donations of money, property, or work to needy persons, by endowment of institutions of learning and hospitals, and by genoristiy to other socially useful purposes.
785
bailiwick
a person's area of skill, knowledge, authority, or work: to confine suggestions to one's own bailiwick.
786
Misbegotten
badly conceived, made, or carried out.
787
lyceum
an institution for popular education providing discussions, lectures, concerts, etc.
788
avuncular
acting like an uncle, as in being kind, patient, generous, etc., especially to younger people.
789
mitzvah
any good or praiseworthy deed.
790
abscond
to depart in a sudden and secret manner, especially to avoid capture and legal prosecution.
791
cordate
heart-shaped
792
gravitas
seriousness or sobriety, as of conduct or speech.
793
hugger-mugger
secrecy
794
Pulchritudinous
beautiful
795
Simile
a figure of speech involving the comparison of one thing with another thing of a different kind, used to make a description more emphatic or vivid (e.g., as brave as a lion, crazy like a fox )
796
Metaphor
A metaphor is a figure of speech that describes an object or action in a way that isn't literally true, but helps explain an idea or make a comparison.
797
perorate
to speak at length; make a long, usually grandiloquent speech.
798
toponym
a place name, especially one derived from a topographical feature.
799
natant
swimming; floating.
800
mentation
mental activity
801
brouhaha
a noisy and overexcited reaction or response to something.
802
Ensconce
Establish or settle (someone) in a comfortable, safe, or secret place.
803
furphy
a false report; rumor
804
verklempt
overly emotional and unable to speak.
805
Finitude
The state of having limits or bounds.
806
stentorian
very loud or powerful in sound.
807
Adjure
Urge or request (someone) solemnly or earnestly to do something.
808
Fletcherize
to chew food slowly and through.
