adumbrate
apotheosis
ascetic
bauble - trinket
beguile
burgeon
complement
contumacious
curmudgeon
didactic
disingenuous
exculpate
faux pas – awkward moment
fulminate
fustian
hauteur
inhibit
jeremiad
opportunist –takes advantage
unconscionable -
ascetic
bauble - trinket
beguile
burgeon
complement
contumacious
curmudgeon
didactic
disingenuous
exculpate
faux pas – awkward moment
fulminate
fustian
hauteur
inhibit
jeremiad
opportunist –takes advantage
unconscionable -
accoutrements - Additional items of dress or equipment,
carried or worn by a person or used for a particular activity. (a count of
mints)
apropos - With
reference to; concerning. Adverb - Used
to state a speaker's belief that someone's comments or acts are unrelated to
any previous discussion or situation.( a pro posses in the front of the living
room)
bicker -Argue about petty and
trivial matters.
coalesce - Come together and form one mass or whole.
contretemps - An
unexpected and unfortunate occurrence. Or a minor dispute or disagreement.
(count your hens)
convolution - A coil
or twist, esp. one of many. Or a thing that is complex and difficult to follow.
(evolution)
cull - Select
from a large quantity; obtain from a variety of sources. Noun - A selective
slaughter of wild animals. (pull)
disparate - Essentially different in kind; not allowing
comparison. Noun - Things so
unlike that there is no basis for comparison.
dogmatic - Inclined to lay down principles as incontrovertibly true.
dogmatic - Inclined to lay down principles as incontrovertibly true.
licentious - Promiscuous and unprincipled in sexual matters. Disregarding accepted rules or conventions
mainly in grammar or literary style. (promiscuous)
mete - Dispense or allot (justice or a punishment). A boundary or
boundary stone (beat)
noxious - Harmful, poisonous, or very unpleasant.
polemic - A strong verbal or written attack on someone
or something. The art or practice of engaging in controversial debate or dispute
populous - Having a large population; densely populated
(popular)
probity - The quality of having strong moral principles; honesty and decency
repartee - Conversation or speech characterized by quick, witty comments (we party)
supervene - Occur later than a specified or implied event or action, typically in such a way as to change the situation. Be entailed by or consequent on the existence or establishment of another. (superman)
probity - The quality of having strong moral principles; honesty and decency
repartee - Conversation or speech characterized by quick, witty comments (we party)
supervene - Occur later than a specified or implied event or action, typically in such a way as to change the situation. Be entailed by or consequent on the existence or establishment of another. (superman)
truncate -Shorten (something) by cutting off the top or the end. Ending
abruptly as if cut off across the base or tip (trunk)
unimpeachable - Not able
to be doubted, questioned, or criticized; entirely trustworthy
accoladeany - award, honor, or laudatory notice
acerbity -Sourness or acidness of taste, character, or tone. (assbity)
attrition - a reduction or decrease in numbers, size, or strength: (A titan)
bromide - person who is platitudinous and boring.
chauvinist - zealous and aggressive patriotism or blind enthusiasm formilitary glory. (shove a violinist)
chronic - constant; habitual; inveterate:
expound - To give a detailed statement of; set forth
factionalism -A group of persons forming a cohesive, usually contentious minority within a larger group (fraction of em)
immaculate - Perfectly clean, neat, or tidy.
imprecation - A spoken curse
ineluctable - incapable of being evaded; inescapable:
mercurial - changeable; volatile; fickle; flighty; erratic (more cereal)
palliate - to relieve or lessen without curing; mitigate; alleviate.
protocol - the customs and regulations dealing with diplomatic formality, precedence, and etiquette.
resplendent - shining brilliantly; gleaming; splendid: (we spent a cent)
stigmatize - to set some mark of disgrace or infamy upon (stick my eye)
sub rosa - Designed to be secret or confidential; secretive; private.
vainglory- excessive elation or pride over one's own achievements,abilities, etc.; boastful vanity. (I am glory)
vestige- a mark, trace, or visible evidence of something that is nolonger present or in
existence
volition -the act of willing, choosing, or resolving;
volition -the act of willing, choosing, or resolving;
apposite - especially well suited to the circumstances
(appropriate)
augur - Portend a good or bad outcome (hug her)
bilk - to cheat somebody, especially by swindling him or her out of money (milk)
charisma - the ability to inspire enthusiasm, interest, or affection in others by means of personal charm or influence
debilitate - to sap the strength or energy of somebody or something
execrable - extremely bad, or of very low quality (bat at scrabble)
impinge - to affect the limits of something, especially a right or law, often causing some kind of restriction (I’m bingeing)
labyrinth -
narcissism - excessive self-admiration and self-centeredness
niggardly - very reluctant to give or spend anything or very small or inadequate in quantity (nigga give me)
pastiche - a piece of creative work, e.g. in literature, drama, or art, that is a mixture of things borrowed from other works (plastic)
precarious -
rapport - an emotional bond or friendly relationship between people based on mutual liking, trust, and a sense that they understand and share each other's concerns
utilitarian - relating to, characteristic of, or advocating the doctrine that value is measured in terms of usefulness (
vacuous - lacking ideas or intelligence, or showing such a lack
vagary - an unpredictable or eccentric change, action, or idea
viable - able to be done or worth doing
xenophobia - an intense fear or dislike of foreign people, their customs and culture, or foreign things
zany - entertainingly strange or amusingly unusual
zealot - a zealous supporter of a cause, especially a religious cause
augur - Portend a good or bad outcome (hug her)
bilk - to cheat somebody, especially by swindling him or her out of money (milk)
charisma - the ability to inspire enthusiasm, interest, or affection in others by means of personal charm or influence
debilitate - to sap the strength or energy of somebody or something
execrable - extremely bad, or of very low quality (bat at scrabble)
impinge - to affect the limits of something, especially a right or law, often causing some kind of restriction (I’m bingeing)
labyrinth -
narcissism - excessive self-admiration and self-centeredness
niggardly - very reluctant to give or spend anything or very small or inadequate in quantity (nigga give me)
pastiche - a piece of creative work, e.g. in literature, drama, or art, that is a mixture of things borrowed from other works (plastic)
precarious -
rapport - an emotional bond or friendly relationship between people based on mutual liking, trust, and a sense that they understand and share each other's concerns
utilitarian - relating to, characteristic of, or advocating the doctrine that value is measured in terms of usefulness (
vacuous - lacking ideas or intelligence, or showing such a lack
vagary - an unpredictable or eccentric change, action, or idea
viable - able to be done or worth doing
xenophobia - an intense fear or dislike of foreign people, their customs and culture, or foreign things
zany - entertainingly strange or amusingly unusual
zealot - a zealous supporter of a cause, especially a religious cause
apostate -somebody who renounces a belief or allegiance
bravado - a real or pretended display of courage or boldness
consensus - general or widespread agreement among all the members of a group (unanimous)
constrict - to make something, especially a blood vessel, narrower, or become narrower
dichotomy - a separation into two divisions that differ widely from or contradict each other.
effusive - giving or involving an extravagant and sometimes excessive expression of feelings in speech or writing.
euphoria - a feeling of great joy, excitement, or well-being
gothic - belonging to a style of architecture used in Western Europe between the 12th and 15th centuries, and characterized by pointed arches, flying buttresses, and high curved ceilings.
impasse - a point at which no further progress can be made or agreement reached.
lugubrious - extremely mournful, sad, or gloomy
metamorphosis - a complete or marked change of physical form, structure, or substance
mystique - a special quality or air that makes somebody or something appear mysterious, powerful, or desirable
bravado - a real or pretended display of courage or boldness
consensus - general or widespread agreement among all the members of a group (unanimous)
constrict - to make something, especially a blood vessel, narrower, or become narrower
dichotomy - a separation into two divisions that differ widely from or contradict each other.
effusive - giving or involving an extravagant and sometimes excessive expression of feelings in speech or writing.
euphoria - a feeling of great joy, excitement, or well-being
gothic - belonging to a style of architecture used in Western Europe between the 12th and 15th centuries, and characterized by pointed arches, flying buttresses, and high curved ceilings.
impasse - a point at which no further progress can be made or agreement reached.
lugubrious - extremely mournful, sad, or gloomy
metamorphosis - a complete or marked change of physical form, structure, or substance
mystique - a special quality or air that makes somebody or something appear mysterious, powerful, or desirable
non sequitur - a statement that appears unrelated to a statement that
it follows. a conclusion that does not follow from its premises
parlous - very unsafe, uncertain, or difficult
punctilio - strict adherence to even the finest points of etiquette
quagmire - an awkward, complicated, or dangerous situation from which it is difficult to escape.
quixotic - tending to take a romanticized view of life. motivated by an idealism that overlooks practical considerations. tending to act on impulses.
raconteur - somebody who tells stories or anecdotes in an interesting or entertaining way
sine qua non - an essential condition or prerequisite
vendetta - a prolonged bitter feud or quarrel.
parlous - very unsafe, uncertain, or difficult
punctilio - strict adherence to even the finest points of etiquette
quagmire - an awkward, complicated, or dangerous situation from which it is difficult to escape.
quixotic - tending to take a romanticized view of life. motivated by an idealism that overlooks practical considerations. tending to act on impulses.
raconteur - somebody who tells stories or anecdotes in an interesting or entertaining way
sine qua non - an essential condition or prerequisite
vendetta - a prolonged bitter feud or quarrel.
acumen
adjudicate
anachronism
apocryphal
disparity
dissimulate
empirical
flamboyant
fulsome
immolate
imperceptible
lackey
liaison
monolithic
mot juste
nihilism
patrician
propitiate
sic
sublimate
adjudicate
anachronism
apocryphal
disparity
dissimulate
empirical
flamboyant
fulsome
immolate
imperceptible
lackey
liaison
monolithic
mot juste
nihilism
patrician
propitiate
sic
sublimate
beatitude - Supreme blessedness
bete noire - A person or thing that one particularly dislikes
bode - Be an omen of a particular outcome: "their argument did not bode well for the future"
dank - Disagreeably damp, musty, and typically cold
ecumenical - Representing a number of different Christian churches.
fervid - Intensely enthusiastic or passionate. 2. Burning, hot, or glowing
bete noire - A person or thing that one particularly dislikes
bode - Be an omen of a particular outcome: "their argument did not bode well for the future"
dank - Disagreeably damp, musty, and typically cold
ecumenical - Representing a number of different Christian churches.
fervid - Intensely enthusiastic or passionate. 2. Burning, hot, or glowing
fetid - Smelling extremely unpleasant
gargantuan - of great mass; huge and bulky;
heyday - The period of a person's or thing's greatest success or popularity
incubus - A cause of distress or anxiety
infrastructure - the basic physical and organizational structures and facilities
inveigle - Persuade (someone) to do something by means of deception or flattery.
kudos - : Praise and honor received for an achievement.
lagniappe - Something given as a bonus or extra gift
prolix - Using or containing too many words; tediously lengthy
protege - A person who is guided and supported by an older and more experienced or influential person.
prototype
sycophant - A person who acts obsequiously toward someone in order to gain advantage; a servile flatterer
tautology - The saying of the same thing twice in different words, generally considered to be a fault of style (e.g., they arrived one after the other in succession)
truckle - A small barrel-shaped cheese, esp. cheddar. Verb: Submit or behave obsequiously: "she despised her husband, who truckled to her"
gargantuan - of great mass; huge and bulky;
heyday - The period of a person's or thing's greatest success or popularity
incubus - A cause of distress or anxiety
infrastructure - the basic physical and organizational structures and facilities
inveigle - Persuade (someone) to do something by means of deception or flattery.
kudos - : Praise and honor received for an achievement.
lagniappe - Something given as a bonus or extra gift
prolix - Using or containing too many words; tediously lengthy
protege - A person who is guided and supported by an older and more experienced or influential person.
prototype
sycophant - A person who acts obsequiously toward someone in order to gain advantage; a servile flatterer
tautology - The saying of the same thing twice in different words, generally considered to be a fault of style (e.g., they arrived one after the other in succession)
truckle - A small barrel-shaped cheese, esp. cheddar. Verb: Submit or behave obsequiously: "she despised her husband, who truckled to her"
ambivalent - adj. uncertain or unable to
decide about what course to follow
beleaguer - verb surround so as to force to give up; annoy persistently
cataclysm - noun an event resulting in great loss and misfortune; a sudden violent change in the earth's surface
debauch - noun a wild gathering involving excessive drinking and promiscuity; verb corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality
eclat - noun brilliant or conspicuous success or effect; ceremonial elegance and splendor; enthusiastic approval
fastidious - adj. giving careful attention to detail; hard to please; excessively concerned with cleanliness; having complicated nutritional requirements; especially growing only in special artificial cultures
gambol - noun gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement; verb play boisterously
imbue - verb suffuse with color; fill, soak, or imbue totally; spread or diffuse through
inchoate - adj. only partly in existence; imperfectly formed
lampoon - noun a composition that imitates somebody's style in a humorous way; verb ridicule with satire
malleable - adj. capable of being shaped or bent or drawn out; easily influenced
nemesis - noun (Greek mythology) the goddess of divine retribution and vengeance; something causes misery or death
opt - verb select as an alternative; choose instead; prefer as an alternative
philistine - adj. of or relating to ancient Philistia or the culture of the Philistines; smug and ignorant and indifferent or hostile to artistic and cultural values; noun a member of an Aegean people who settled ancient Philistia around the 12th century BC; a person who is uninterested in intellectual pursuits
picaresque - adj. involving clever rogues or adventurers especially as in a type of fiction
queasy - adj. causing or fraught with or showing anxiety; feeling nausea; feeling about to vomit; causing or able to cause nausea
refractory - adj. temporarily unresponsive or not fully responsive to nervous or sexual stimuli; not responding to treatment; stubbornly resistant to authority or control; noun lining consisting of material with a high melting point; used to line the inside walls of a furnace
savoir-faire - noun social skill
beleaguer - verb surround so as to force to give up; annoy persistently
cataclysm - noun an event resulting in great loss and misfortune; a sudden violent change in the earth's surface
debauch - noun a wild gathering involving excessive drinking and promiscuity; verb corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality
eclat - noun brilliant or conspicuous success or effect; ceremonial elegance and splendor; enthusiastic approval
fastidious - adj. giving careful attention to detail; hard to please; excessively concerned with cleanliness; having complicated nutritional requirements; especially growing only in special artificial cultures
gambol - noun gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement; verb play boisterously
imbue - verb suffuse with color; fill, soak, or imbue totally; spread or diffuse through
inchoate - adj. only partly in existence; imperfectly formed
lampoon - noun a composition that imitates somebody's style in a humorous way; verb ridicule with satire
malleable - adj. capable of being shaped or bent or drawn out; easily influenced
nemesis - noun (Greek mythology) the goddess of divine retribution and vengeance; something causes misery or death
opt - verb select as an alternative; choose instead; prefer as an alternative
philistine - adj. of or relating to ancient Philistia or the culture of the Philistines; smug and ignorant and indifferent or hostile to artistic and cultural values; noun a member of an Aegean people who settled ancient Philistia around the 12th century BC; a person who is uninterested in intellectual pursuits
picaresque - adj. involving clever rogues or adventurers especially as in a type of fiction
queasy - adj. causing or fraught with or showing anxiety; feeling nausea; feeling about to vomit; causing or able to cause nausea
refractory - adj. temporarily unresponsive or not fully responsive to nervous or sexual stimuli; not responding to treatment; stubbornly resistant to authority or control; noun lining consisting of material with a high melting point; used to line the inside walls of a furnace
savoir-faire - noun social skill
carte blanche - freedom to act. permission or authority given to
somebody to act with freedom or discretion.
ad hoc - Done for particular purpose
bane -1. something that causes misery 2. something that causes ruin. 3. Deadly poison
bathos - Excessive pathos, insincere and excessively sentimental pathos. 2. Abrupt change to ordinary style in a writing or speech.
cantankerous - 1. Grouchy 2. Awkward to use.
casuistry - 1. Application of principles to moral questions. 2. Misleadingly subtle reasoning.
de facto - In fact. 2. As though rightful.
depredation - Plundering attack
empathy - Understanding of another's feeling. 2. attribution of feeling to an object.
harbinger - Somebody or something that announces something (foreshadow)
hedonism - 1. seeking of pleasure. 2. Philosophy of pleasure.
lackluster - lacking excitement
malcontent - 1. discontented person. 2. rebel
mellifluous - pleasant to hear
nepotism - favoritism shown to relatives
pander - 1. Indulge weaknesses 2. Procure sexual favors
peccadillo - minor offense
piece de resistance - 1. part taken from larger whole. 2. portion or serving. 3. Individual item or object. 4. interconnecting part. 5. Example of something 6. declaration of opinion. 7. artistic work. 8. published article.
remand - 1. return prisoner to custody
syndrome - group of identifying signs and symptoms. 2. things that form pattern.
bane -1. something that causes misery 2. something that causes ruin. 3. Deadly poison
bathos - Excessive pathos, insincere and excessively sentimental pathos. 2. Abrupt change to ordinary style in a writing or speech.
cantankerous - 1. Grouchy 2. Awkward to use.
casuistry - 1. Application of principles to moral questions. 2. Misleadingly subtle reasoning.
de facto - In fact. 2. As though rightful.
depredation - Plundering attack
empathy - Understanding of another's feeling. 2. attribution of feeling to an object.
harbinger - Somebody or something that announces something (foreshadow)
hedonism - 1. seeking of pleasure. 2. Philosophy of pleasure.
lackluster - lacking excitement
malcontent - 1. discontented person. 2. rebel
mellifluous - pleasant to hear
nepotism - favoritism shown to relatives
pander - 1. Indulge weaknesses 2. Procure sexual favors
peccadillo - minor offense
piece de resistance - 1. part taken from larger whole. 2. portion or serving. 3. Individual item or object. 4. interconnecting part. 5. Example of something 6. declaration of opinion. 7. artistic work. 8. published article.
remand - 1. return prisoner to custody
syndrome - group of identifying signs and symptoms. 2. things that form pattern.
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