SAT Word of the Day

Yen noun — A strong desire or longing: an intense craving or yearning.

Vex verb — To irritate, annoy, or provoke: to cause distress, trouble, or agitation.

Glut noun — An excessively abundant supply of something.

Flaw noun — A mark, fault, or imperfection: a defect.

Heed verb — To pay attention to: take notice of.

Laud verb — To praise highly or express admiration for.

Zax noun — A small, hand tool resembling a chisel or adze, used for cutting or shaping wood.

Keen adjective — Having or showing eagerness or enthusiasm: sharp or penetrating. (Eagerness: a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something.)

Kith noun — Friends and acquaintances: one's friends, acquaintances, and relations collectively.

Yex verb — Archaic or dialectal term meaning to hiccup or belch: a sudden involuntary spasm of the diaphragm.

Quip noun — A witty remark or comment: a clever or humorous saying.

Yob noun — British slang: a rude, uncouth, or rowdy person: a hooligan or troublemaker, often associated with antisocial behavior.

Glib adjective — Fluent and voluble but insincere and shallow in speech or manner.

Lurk verb — To lie in wait, as in ambush: to move furtively or stealthily.

Daunt verb — To make (someone) feel intimidated or apprehensive.

Knack noun — A natural skill or talent for something.

Waif noun — A homeless, neglected, or abandoned person, especially a child: a stray or unclaimed animal.

Whet verb — To sharpen or stimulate, especially an appetite or desire: to make keen or eager.

Knoll noun — A small, rounded hill or mound of earth.

Tryst noun — A prearranged meeting or rendezvous, especially between lovers.

Yarn noun — Spun thread used for knitting, weaving, or sewing: a long, often elaborate narrative or story.

Zest noun — Great enthusiasm, energy, or excitement in pursuing or engaging in activities: keen relish or enjoyment.

Quaff verb — To drink (especially an alcoholic beverage) heartily or enthusiastically.

Zeal noun — Great passion or fervor in pursuit of a cause, goal, or objective: enthusiastic devotion or dedication.

Yird noun — Scottish dialect: an old term for a grave or burial mound: a place of burial or interment.

Kvell verb — To feel happy and proud, especially about one's family or children.

Yaud noun — Scottish dialect: a term for a mare or a workhorse: a female horse used for labor or riding.

Yelm noun — An old English unit of measurement equivalent to an arm's length: typically used in land measurement or surveying.

Yurt noun — A traditional, portable, round tent used by nomadic peoples in Central Asia, typically made of felt or skins.

Avow verb — To assert or confess openly.

Quirk noun — A peculiar behavior or mannerism: an odd or eccentric feature or characteristic.

Yawn verb — To involuntarily open one's mouth wide and take a deep breath, often as a result of tiredness or boredom.

Yips noun — A sudden loss of fine motor skills or coordination, particularly in sports, often due to anxiety or psychological factors.

Zarf noun — A holder or sleeve used to protect hands from hot beverages, especially a decorative sleeve for a coffee cup.

Dearth noun — A scarcity or lack of something.

Knell noun — The sound of a bell, especially when rung solemnly for a death or funeral.

Quell verb — To suppress or extinguish (a feeling, especially an unpleasant one): to calm or pacify.

Yield verb — Produce or provide (a natural, agricultural, or financial product): to give way under pressure.

Bleak adjective — (of an area of land) lacking vegetation and exposed to the elements: cold and miserable.

Bane noun — A cause of great distress or annoyance: a curse.

Gibe verb — An insulting or mocking remark: a taunt or jibe. (Jibe: an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect.)

Yore noun — Time long past: former days or years: ancient times.

Quash verb — To reject or void (a decision, verdict, etc.): to suppress forcibly: to put down or quell.

Quaint adjective — Attractively unusual or old fashioned: charmingly old fashioned or picturesque.

Tyro noun — A beginner or novice in a particular field or activity.

Wraith noun — A ghostly or spectral apparition: an immaterial or shadowy form.

Vouch verb — To give personal assurance or guarantee for something: to confirm or support the validity or truth of.

Yearn verb — To have a strong desire or longing for something, often accompanied by feelings of sadness or regret.

Guile noun — Sly or cunning intelligence.

Avid adjective — Having or showing a keen interest in or enthusiasm for something.

Awry adjective — Away from the appropriate, planned, or expected course: askew or amiss.

Cower verb — To crouch down in fear.

Abyss noun — A deep or seemingly bottomless chasm.

Banal adjective — Lacking originality, freshness, or novelty: trite.

Kudos noun — Praise or admiration for an achievement.

Wary adjective — Cautious, careful, or guarded in actions or statements: watchful against danger or deceit.

Yare adjective — Quick, agile, or lively in movement or action: prompt or ready to act.

Avert verb — To turn away (one's eyes or thoughts).

Facet noun — A particular aspect or feature of something.

Kithe verb — To make known: to show or reveal.

Hone verb — To sharpen (a blade) by rubbing it on a stone or similar hard surface.

Covet verb — To yearn to possess or have (something desirable).

Lucid adjective — Clear and easily understood: mentally clear or rational.

Wily adjective — Cunning, crafty, or deceitful: skilled at gaining an advantage, especially through clever or manipulative means.

Dulcet adjective — Sweet, melodious.

Kismet noun — Destiny: fate.

Yclad adjective — Clothed or dressed in a specific manner or style.

Wane verb — To decrease gradually in size, extent, or degree: to decline or diminish in strength or importance.

Ylem noun — A hypothetical primordial substance or material from which the universe originated, according to some cosmological theories.

Jovial adjective — Cheerful and friendly.

Knurl noun — A small, decorative ridge or bead on the surface of metal, especially one of a series made for improving the grip of something.

Belie verb — To fail to give a true impression of: to misrepresent.

Tacit adjective — Understood or implied without being explicitly stated: unspoken or implicit.

Benign adjective — Gentle and kind: harmless.

Grisly adjective — Causing horror or disgust.

Imply verb — Strongly suggest the truth or existence of (something not expressly stated).

Lithe adjective — Characterized by lightness, flexibility, and grace in movement: flexible and supple.

Absurd adjective — Wildly unreasonable, illogical, or inappropriate.

Fecund adjective — Fruitful in offspring or vegetation.

Hubris noun — Excessive pride or self confidence.

Jaded adjective — Lacking enthusiasm or interest, typically as a result of overexposure or overindulgence.

Terse adjective — Brief and to the point: concise or curt in speech or writing.

Zebu noun — A domesticated cattle native to the Indian subcontinent, characterized by a hump on its back and large drooping ears.

Convey verb — Transport or carry to a place.

Covert adjective — Not openly acknowledged or displayed: secret.

Turgid adjective — Overly ornate or complex in style.

Infer verb — Deduce or conclude (information) from evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

Verve noun — Lively and enthusiastic energy or vitality: vivaciousness or vigor in expression or performance.

Brazen adjective — Bold and without shame: shameless or impudent.

Concur verb — To be of the same opinion: agree.

Glower verb — To have an angry or sullen look.

Kowtow verb — To act in an excessively subservient manner.

Limpid adjective — Clear and transparent: easily understood or expressed.

Tepid adjective — Lukewarm in temperature: showing little enthusiasm or passion: half hearted or lacking in vigor.

Wrought adjective — Formed, created, or made with great care and skill: shaped by hand or labor.

Cite verb — Quote (a passage, book, or author) as evidence for or justification of an argument or statement, especially in a scholarly work.

Yoke noun — A wooden crosspiece that is fastened over the necks of two animals and attached to a plow or cart for pulling.

Foible noun — A minor weakness or eccentricity in someone's character.

Foster verb — To encourage or promote the development of something.

Gauche adjective — Lacking ease or grace: unsophisticated and socially awkward.

Knotty adjective — Full of knots: extremely difficult, intricate, or complex.

Malign verb — Evil in nature or effect: malevolent or harmful.

Paltry adjective — Petty or insignificant: lacking in importance or worth.

Guise noun — An external form, appearance, or manner of presentation, typically concealing the true nature of something.

Accrue verb — To accumulate or receive (payments or benefits) over time.

Assess verb — Evaluate or estimate the nature, ability, or quality of.

Cogent adjective — (of an argument or case) clear, logical, and convincing.

Cringe verb — To experience an inward shiver of embarrassment or disgust.

Jaunty adjective — Lively, cheerful, and self confident in manner or appearance.

Viable adjective — Capable of working or functioning successfully: feasible or practicable.

Zephyr noun — A gentle, mild breeze: a soft or gentle wind.

Xeric adjective — Characterized by or adapted to dry or desert like conditions: pertaining to or requiring minimal moisture.

Cordial adjective — Warm and friendly.

Hapless adjective — Unfortunate or unlucky.

Bereft adjective — Deprived of or lacking (something): lacking something needed or expected.

Candor noun — The quality of being open and honest in expression: frankness.

Kibitz verb — To offer unwanted advice or meddle in other people's affairs.

Loathe verb — To feel intense disgust or aversion towards something or someone.

Myopic adjective — Lacking imagination, foresight, or intellectual insight: shortsighted or narrow minded.

Myriad noun — A countless or extremely great number or variety of something.

Nuance noun — A subtle difference or variation in meaning, expression, or tone.

Flummox verb — Bewildered or perplexed: confused.

Haughty adjective — Arrogantly superior and disdainful. (Disdainful: expressing extreme contempt.)

Odious adjective — Extremely unpleasant or repulsive: deserving or arousing hatred or strong dislike.

Robust adjective — Strong and healthy: vigorous or sturdy: characterized by strength or durability.

Torpid adjective — Mentally or physically inactive: lethargic or sluggish: lacking energy or vigor.

Usurp verb — To seize and hold power or authority without legal right: to take over or appropriate forcibly or unjustly.

Acclaim verb — To praise enthusiastically and publicly.

Bristle verb — To react defensively or angrily.

Copious adjective — Abundant in supply or quantity.

Fatuous adjective — Silly and pointless: lacking intelligence.

Noxious adjective — Harmful, poisonous, or very unpleasant.

Frugal adjective — Sparing or economical with regard to money or food: simple and plain.

Whimsy noun — Playfully quaint or fanciful behavior, ideas, or notions: capricious or eccentric tendencies.

Genre noun — A category of artistic composition, as in music or literature, characterized by similarities in form, style, or subject matter.

Lurid adjective — Very vivid in color, especially so as to create an unpleasantly harsh or unnatural effect: shockingly vivid or sensational.

Yodle verb — "A variant spelling of ""yodel."" referring to a form of singing or vocalizing characterized by rapid changes in pitch".

Bivouac noun — A temporary encampment, often without shelter.

Bolster verb — To support or strengthen: prop up.

Fervent adjective — Having or displaying a passionate intensity.

Coerce verb — To persuade (an unwilling person) to do something by using force or threats.

Rancor noun — Bitterness or resentment towards someone or something: deep seated ill will or hostility.

Yarpha noun — Australian slang: an unrefined or unsophisticated person: a country bumpkin or uncouth individual.

Abstain verb — To refrain from doing or consuming something.

Blatant adjective — (of bad behavior) done openly and unashamedly.

Knavish adjective — Dishonest or deceitful in character or behavior.

Foment verb — To instigate or stir up (an undesirable or violent sentiment or course of action).

Kindle verb — To light or set on fire: to arouse or inspire (an emotion or feeling).

Lament verb — A passionate expression of grief or sorrow: to mourn or express sorrow or regret.

Latent adjective — Present but not visible, apparent, or actualized: existing in potential but not yet developed.

Torrid adjective — Very hot and dry: scorching: passionate or intense: characterized by strong emotions or desires.

Wanton adjective — Deliberate and unprovoked: reckless, malicious, or immoral in behavior: showing no restraint or consideration.

Welter noun — A confused or chaotic mass or jumble: a state of turmoil, confusion, or disorder.

Xenial adjective — Hospitable, friendly, or relating to hospitality or guest friendship: characteristic of a friendly relationship.

Yokel noun — An unsophisticated, rural person considered to be naive or gullible: a person from a rural area perceived as simple or backward.

Chronic adjective — Persisting for a long time or constantly recurring.

Cryptic adjective — Having a meaning that is mysterious or obscure.

Genteel adjective — Polite, refined, or respectable in manner or appearance.

Zealot noun — A person who is fanatical and uncompromising in pursuit of religious, political, or other beliefs.

Demure adjective — Modest, reserved.

Feckless adjective — Ineffective, incompetent.

Chagrin noun — Distress or embarrassment at having failed or been humiliated.

Prosaic adjective — Lacking poetic beauty: dull or ordinary: unimaginative or commonplace.

Tenuous adjective — Very weak or slight: having little substance or significance.

Fathom verb — To understand or comprehend the depth or meaning of something: to measure the depth of water.

Venial adjective — Describing a fault or offense that is slight or forgivable: capable of being pardoned or excused.

Writhe verb — To twist or contort the body, especially in pain or discomfort: to squirm or wriggle uncontrollably.

Yaffle noun — British slang: to eat or consume food with great enthusiasm: to devour or gobble down food.

Augment verb — To make something greater by adding to it: to increase.

Callous adjective — Showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others.

Contend verb — To engage in a struggle, fight, or rivalry: to compete.

Laggard noun — A person who makes slow progress and falls behind others.

Upbraid verb — To scold or criticize severely: to rebuke or reproach vehemently.

Jargon noun — Special words or expressions used by a particular profession or group and difficult for others to understand.

Kernel noun — A softer, usually edible part of a nut, seed, or fruit stone: the central or essential part.

Grueling adjective — Extremely tiring and demanding.

Bastion noun — A projecting part of a fortification: a stronghold or fortified place. (Fortification: defensive structure consisting of walls or mounds built around a stronghold to strengthen it.)

Burgeon verb — To begin to grow or increase rapidly: to flourish or thrive.

Curtail verb — To reduce in extent or quantity: to impose a restriction on.

Lambent adjective — Softly glowing or flickering: giving off a gentle light or glow.

Languor noun — A state of tiredness or inertia: lack of energy or enthusiasm.

Vacuous adjective — Lacking intelligence, thought, or substance: empty or devoid of meaningful content.

Yeoman noun — A person holding a small landed estate: a farmer of the middle class: a reliable and hardworking individual.

Zenith noun — The highest point reached by a celestial or other object: the peak or pinnacle of achievement or success.

Flippant adjective — Lacking in seriousness: frivolously disrespectful.

Bilious adjective — Irritable or peevish: having or causing a feeling of nausea or sickness.

Cunning adjective — Having or showing skill in achieving one's ends by deceit or evasion.

Glacial adjective — Relating to or denoting a very slow pace of movement or activity.

Languid adjective — Lacking in vigor or vitality: slow and relaxed in manner or movement.

Salient adjective — Most noticeable or important: prominent or conspicuous: standing out from the rest.

Zestful adjective — Full of enthusiasm, energy, or excitement: marked by keen relish or enjoyment.

Stymie verb — To hinder, block, or thwart the progress or efforts of someone or something: to present an obstacle or impediment.

Berate verb — To scold or criticize (someone) angrily.

Homage noun — Special honor or respect shown publicly.

Keenness noun — Intense or enthusiastic interest or desire.

Atone verb — To make amends or reparation: to make up for a wrong or injury. (Reparation: compensation exacted from a defeated nation by the victors.)

Gainsay verb — To deny or contradict a fact or statement: to speak against or oppose.

Prudent adjective — Acting with or showing care and thought for the future: cautious or sensible.

Squalid adjective — Extremely dirty, foul, or unpleasant, especially as a result of neglect or poverty.

Enmity noun — Deep seated mutual hatred or ill will.

Futile adjective — Incapable of producing any useful result: pointless.

Kithless adjective — Without friends or acquaintances: solitary or friendless.

Nascent adjective — Just beginning to exist or develop: in the early stages of formation or growth.

Gambit noun — A device, action, or opening remark, typically one entailing a degree of risk, used in the hope of gaining an advantage.

Abjure noun — To solemnly renounce (a belief, cause, or claim).

Accede verb — To agree to a demand, request, or treaty.

Spurious adjective — Not genuine, authentic, or true: false or fake.

Corrupt adjective — Having or showing a willingness to act dishonestly in return for money or personal gain.

Kyoodle verb — To make a loud, raucous noise: to cry out in a high pitched, wailing manner.

Wistful adjective — Full of melancholy longing or yearning: pensive or reflective in a sad or longing manner.

Asunder adjective — Apart or divided.

Heresy noun — Belief or opinion contrary to orthodox religious (especially Christian) doctrine.

Profound adjective — Having deep insight or understanding: showing great knowledge or understanding.

Caustic adjective — Able to burn or corrode organic tissue by chemical action: sarcastic in a scathing and bitter way.

Halcyon adjective — Calm, peaceful, and prosperous: denoting a period of time in the past that was idyllic and carefree.

Xiphoid noun — Resembling or relating to a sword or sword shaped structure: having a pointed or sword like tip.

Zealous adjective — Full of fervor or passion in pursuit of a cause, goal, or objective: intensely devoted or dedicated.

Baleful adjective — Threatening harm or misfortune.

Doleful adjective — Expressing sorrow or sadness.

Hirsute adjective — Hairy: covered with hair.

Cajole verb — To persuade someone to do something by sustained coaxing or flattery.

Homily noun — A religious discourse that offers moral or spiritual advice or instruction.

Obtuse adjective — Slow to understand or perceive something: lacking sharpness or intellectual acuity.

Reproach verb — To express disapproval or disappointment towards someone: to criticize or rebuke.

Rapport noun — A close and harmonious relationship in which the people or groups involved understand each other's feelings or ideas.

Yawning adjective — Involuntarily opening one's mouth wide and taking a deep breath, often as a result of tiredness or boredom.

Fatidic adjective — Relating to prophecy or prediction.

Risible adjective — Causing laughter: laughable or amusing.

Enigma noun — A person or thing that is mysterious, puzzling, or difficult to understand.

Jingoism noun — Extreme patriotism, especially in the form of aggressive or warlike foreign policy.

Lacuna noun — A gap or missing part, especially in a manuscript, series, or text.

Penchant noun — A strong or habitual liking for something or tendency to do something.

Revere verb — To regard with deep respect, admiration, or awe: to venerate or honor.

Urbane adjective — Suave, courteous, and refined in manner: sophisticated or polished in social interactions.

Unction noun — Anointing with oil or ointment, especially as a religious rite: the act of expressing feelings with fervor or eloquence.

Kinetic adjective — Relating to or resulting from motion.

Confound verb — To cause surprise or confusion in (someone), especially by acting against their expectations.

Grandeur noun — The quality or state of being impressive or imposing in appearance or style.

Unctuous adjective — Excessively flattering or ingratiating: oily or greasy in texture: insincerely smooth or suave. (Ingratiating: capable of winning favor.)

Unruly adjective — Disorderly or disruptive: difficult to control or manage: disobedient or resistant to authority.

Xanthous adjective — Having a yellow or yellowish coloration: resembling or relating to the color yellow.

Yearning noun — A strong feeling of longing or desire, often accompanied by nostalgia or melancholy.

Bucolic adjective — Relating to the countryside or rural life.

Cursory adjective — Hasty and therefore not thorough or detailed.

Debacle noun — A sudden and ignominious failure: a fiasco. (Ignominious: deserving or bringing disgrace or shame.)

Gelasin noun — A gelatinous substance: resembling jelly or gelatin.

Insipid adjective — Lacking flavor or zest: dull and unexciting.

Knavery noun — Dishonest or unscrupulous behavior: trickery or deceitfulness.

Modicum noun — A small or moderate amount of something.

Ossify verb — To become rigid or inflexible in habits, attitudes, or beliefs: to harden or solidify.

Solace noun — Comfort or consolation in a time of distress or sadness: relief from emotional distress.

Stalwart adjective — Loyal, reliable, and hardworking: strong and brave: resolute and unwavering in support or commitment.

Benthos noun — The community of organisms that live on the bottom of a body of water: the flora and fauna of the seabed.

Abridge verb — To shorten or condense while retaining the essence.

Bumptious adjective — Self assertive or proud to an irritating degree.

Endorse verb — To express support or approval of something publicly.

Fractious adjective — Irritable and quarrelsome: difficult to control or discipline.

Jocular adjective — Characterized by joking or jesting: playful or humorous.

Mundane adjective — Lacking interest or excitement: dull, ordinary, and commonplace.

Abstract adjective — Existing in thought or as an idea but not having a physical or concrete existence.

Gourmand noun — A person who enjoys eating and often eats too much: a connoisseur of good food.

Opaque adjective — Not transparent or translucent: not able to be seen through: difficult to understand or perceive.

Vagary noun — An unpredictable or erratic action, occurrence, or notion: a whimsical or capricious idea or behavior.

Clemency noun — Mercy: lenience. (Lenience: mercifulness as a consequence of being lenient or tolerant.)

Intrepid adjective — Fearless: adventurous.

Enhance verb — To improve or increase in quality, value, or extent.

Hackneyed adjective — Lacking significance through having been overused: unoriginal and trite.

Impavid adjective — Fearless or unafraid: not showing any fear or anxiety.

Liminal adjective — Relating to a transitional or intermediate stage or state.

Paradox noun — A seemingly contradictory statement that may nonetheless be true.

Transient adjective — Lasting only for a short time: temporary or ephemeral.

Voluble adjective — Speaking or spoken incessantly and fluently: talkative or garrulous. (Garrulous: full of trivial conversation.)

Contrast verb — The state of being strikingly different from something else, typically something in juxtaposition or close association.

Refute verb — To prove (a statement, theory, or argument) to be false or incorrect by evidence or argument.

Supplant verb — To replace or supersede, especially by force or treachery: to take the place of or displace.

Vilify verb — To speak or write about someone in a disparaging or abusive manner: to defame or slander.

Xanadu noun — An idyllic, exotic, or luxurious place or setting: a place of great beauty, wealth, and splendor.

Coherent adjective — Logical and consistent.

Acerbic adjective — Sharp and forthright, typically in a way that is critical.

Brevity noun — Concise and exact use of words in writing or speech.

Gratify verb — To give pleasure or satisfaction to: to indulge or satisfy.

Magnate noun — A wealthy and influential person, especially in business or industry.

Astute adjective — Having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage.

Buttress verb — A projecting support of stone or brick built against a wall: a source of defense or support.

Yielding adjective — Giving in to pressure or force: submissive or compliant: capable of being bent or shaped without breaking.

Abstruse adjective — Difficult to understand: obscure.

Gullible adjective — Easily deceived or cheated.

Absolve verb — To set or declare (someone) free from blame, guilt, or responsibility.

Assuage verb — To make an unpleasant feeling less intense: to calm or pacify.

Fulsome adjective — Complimentary or flattering to an excessive degree: offensive to good taste.

Luddite noun — A person opposed to new technology or technological progress, especially industrialization.

Credible adjective — Able to be believed: convincing.

Fledgling noun — A young bird that has just fledged: an inexperienced or immature person.

Mollify verb — To soothe or appease someone's anger or anxiety: to calm or pacify.

Onerous adjective — Involving a great deal of effort, difficulty, or hardship: burdensome or oppressive.

Opulent adjective — Luxurious or wealthy in an extravagant way: exhibiting great wealth or abundance.

Transcend verb — To go beyond the usual limits or boundaries: to surpass or exceed.

Verbose adjective — Using or expressed in more words than needed: excessively wordy or talkative.

Vulpine adjective — Having characteristics or qualities attributed to a fox: cunning, crafty, or sly.

Levity noun — Humor or frivolity, especially the treatment of a serious matter with humor or in a manner lacking due respect.

Dolorous adjective — Expressing or causing sorrow or distress.

Hallowed adjective — Regarded as holy: sacred or revered.

Jeopardy noun — Danger of loss, harm, or failure.

Lambaste verb — To criticize harshly: to reprimand severely.

Censure verb — To express severe disapproval of (someone or something), typically in a formal statement.

Conjure verb — To make (something) appear unexpectedly or seemingly from nowhere as if by magic.

Lyrical adjective — Expressing deep personal emotion or feeling: melodious and expressive in form or style.

Obviate verb — To prevent or eliminate the need for something: to make unnecessary or avoidable.

Rectify verb — To correct or make right: to remedy or resolve a problem or situation.

Umbrage noun — Offense or annoyance arising from a perceived insult or slight: resentment or displeasure.

Vitiate verb — To impair the quality, effectiveness, or value of something: to corrupt or spoil.

Zetetic adjective — Proceeding by inquiry or investigation: seeking or searching through inquiry: skeptical or inquisitive.

Yahrzeit noun — In Jewish tradition, the anniversary of the death of a loved one, marked by the lighting of a memorial candle.

Culpable adjective — Deserving blame: guilty of doing something wrong.

Eloquent adjective — Fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing.

Hedonism noun — The pursuit of pleasure: sensual self indulgence.

Hitherto adjective — Until now: up to the present time.

Indolent adjective — Wanting to avoid activity or exertion: lazy.

Jubilant adjective — Feeling or expressing great happiness and triumph.

Timorous adjective — Timid or fearful: lacking courage or confidence.

Concise adjective — Giving a lot of information clearly and in a few words: brief but comprehensive.

Condone verb — To accept and allow (behavior that is considered morally wrong or offensive) to continue.

Cynical adjective — Believing that people are motivated by self interest: distrustful of human sincerity or integrity.

Panacea noun — A solution or remedy for all difficulties or diseases: a universal cure or remedy.

Placate verb — To make (someone) less angry or hostile by conciliatory gestures: to pacify or appease.

Polemic noun — A strong verbal or written attack on someone or something: controversial or argumentative discourse.

Quiescent adjective — In a state or period of inactivity or dormancy: temporarily inactive or at rest.

Trenchant adjective — Vigorous or incisive in expression or style: sharp or cutting: keenly perceptive or effective.

Votary noun — A devoted follower or adherent of a cause, belief, or person: one who is dedicated to a particular pursuit or activity.

Abundant adjective — Present in great quantity: more than adequate: oversufficient.

Credence noun — Belief in or acceptance of something as true.

Feasible adjective — Possible to do easily or conveniently: likely: probable.

Insolent adjective — Showing a rude and arrogant lack of respect.

Barrage noun — A concentrated artillery bombardment over a wide area: a rapid and continuous delivery of something.

Connive verb — To secretly allow or be involved in wrongdoing, especially in order to gain an advantage.

Utopian adjective — Idealistic or visionary, usually with an impractical or unrealistic view of society or human nature.

Dyspeptic adjective — Irritable, gloomy.

Languish verb — To lose strength or vigor: to suffer from being forced to remain in an unpleasant place or situation for a long time.

Coalesce verb — To come together and form one mass or whole.

Contrite adjective — Feeling or expressing remorse or penitence: affected by guilt.

Inherent adjective — Existing as a natural or essential part of something.

Laudable adjective — Deserving praise and commendation: worthy of admiration or respect.

Lethargy noun — A lack of energy and enthusiasm: sluggishness or apathy.

Luculent adjective — Clearly expressed or presented: lucid and easy to understand.

Prolific adjective — Producing abundant works or offspring: fertile or highly productive.

Atrophy verb — Gradual decline in effectiveness or vigor due to underuse or neglect: to waste away or deteriorate.

Prodigy noun — A person, especially a young one, endowed with exceptional qualities or abilities: a marvel or wonder.

Sublime adjective — Of such excellence, grandeur, or beauty as to inspire great admiration or awe: majestic or transcendent.

Uxorial adjective — Relating to or characteristic of a wife: pertaining to the duties or attributes of a wife.

Assiduous adjective — Diligent, hard working.

Aversion noun — A strong dislike or disinclination: a feeling of intense dislike.

Belittle verb — To make someone or something seem less impressive or important.

Frenetic adjective — Fast and energetic in a rather wild and uncontrolled way.

Harangue noun — A lengthy and aggressive speech or lecture, often delivered forcefully.

Hermetic adjective — Sealed or closed tightly: insulated or protected from outside influences.

Inchoate adjective — Just begun and so not fully formed or developed: rudimentary.

Nebulous adjective — Wicked, villainous, or criminal in nature: flagrantly immoral or evil.

Pristine adjective — In its original condition: unspoiled or untouched: clean and fresh.

Prodigal adjective — Spending money or resources freely and recklessly: wasteful or extravagant.

Sardonic adjective — Grimly mocking or cynical: characterized by bitter or scornful derision. (Scornful: expressing extreme contempt.)

Zoonosis noun — An infectious disease that is transmitted between animals and humans.

Laconic adjective — Using very few words in speech or writing: concise to the point of seeming rude or mysterious.

Nominal adjective — Existing in name only: very small in amount or value compared to the actual importance or cost.

Surmise verb — A conjecture or supposition based on incomplete or insufficient evidence: to guess or infer without strong evidence.

Winsome adjective — Charming, attractive, or appealing in appearance or character: pleasant or engaging in a sweet or innocent way.

Bountiful adjective — Large in quantity: abundant.

Eccentric adjective — Unconventional and slightly strange.

Egregious adjective — Outstandingly bad or shocking.

Frangible adjective — Fragile, brittle, easily broken.

Harrowing adjective — Extremely distressing or disturbing.

Gossamer noun — Delicate, light, and insubstantial: thin or flimsy: resembling gauze or cobwebs.

Luminous adjective — Emitting or reflecting light: bright or shining, especially in the dark.

Manifest verb — Clear or obvious to the eye or mind: apparent or evident.

Moribund adjective — In a state of dying or declining: stagnant or without vitality.

Paradigm noun — A typical example or pattern of something: a model or standard.

Quixotic adjective — Extremely idealistic or unrealistic: motivated by lofty, romantic, or impractical ideas.

Taciturn adjective — Inclined to be silent or uncommunicative in speech: reserved or reticent.

Vehement adjective — Showing strong, intense, or passionate feeling: fervent or forceful in expression.

Lexicon noun — A dictionary or a complete set of terms and concepts used in a particular profession, subject, or style.

Vestige noun — A trace or remnant of something that is disappearing or no longer exists: a surviving evidence or sign.

Largesse noun — Generosity in bestowing money or gifts upon others: lavish or liberal giving.

Palpable adjective — Tangible or capable of being touched or felt: easily perceptible or noticeable.

Redolent adjective — Having a pleasant fragrance or aroma: strongly reminiscent or suggestive of something.

Resonant adjective — Producing or having a deep, full, and reverberating sound: echoing or resounding.

Threnody noun — A song or poem of mourning or lamentation, especially for the dead.

Virulent adjective — Extremely severe or harmful in its effects: highly infectious, toxic, or venomous.

Zealotry noun — Excessive or fanatical devotion or enthusiasm for a cause, belief, or ideology.

Furtive adjective — Attempting to avoid notice or attention, typically because of guilt or a belief that discovery would lead to trouble.

Bombastic adjective — High sounding but with little meaning.

Cognizant adjective — Having knowledge or awareness of something.

Dissemble verb — Conceal one's true motives or feelings.

Ebullient adjective — Cheerful and full of energy: exuberant.

Elusive adjective — Difficult to find, catch, or achieve.

Garrulous adjective — Excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters.

Grotesque adjective — Comically or repulsively ugly or distorted.

Guileless adjective — Innocent and without deception or guile.

Hubristic adjective — Displaying excessive pride or self confidence.

Eclectic adjective — Deriving ideas, styles, or tastes from a broad and diverse range of sources.

Embolden verb — To give someone the courage or confidence to do something bold or risky.

Pedantic adjective — Excessively concerned with minor details or rules: overly formal or academic in approach.

Reticent adjective — Inclined to keep one's thoughts, feelings, and personal affairs secret: reserved or silent.

Truncate verb — To shorten or cut off abruptly: to shorten by cutting off a part.

Capacious adjective — Having a lot of space inside: roomy.

Conundrum noun — A confusing and difficult problem or question.

Facetious adjective — Treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor.

Frivolous adjective — Not having any serious purpose or value.

Haphazard adjective — Random: without any particular order or plan.

Plausible adjective — Appearing reasonable or believable: credible or convincing.

Kinesics noun — The study of body movements, gestures, and facial expressions as a form of communication.

Malinger verb — To pretend to be ill or incapacitated in order to avoid work or duty.

Maverick noun — An independent minded person who refuses to conform to the accepted or conventional standards.

Sanguine adjective — Optimistic or positive, especially in an apparently difficult or bad situation: hopeful or confident.

Sonorous adjective — Producing a deep, rich, and resonant sound: having a full and imposing sound quality.

Visceral adjective — Relating to or affecting the internal organs of the body: instinctive or deeply felt.

Larceny noun — Theft of personal property: the unlawful taking of someone else's property with the intent to deprive the owner of it permanently.

Zeitgeist noun — The defining spirit or mood of a particular period of history as shown by the ideas and beliefs of the time.

Accretion noun — The process of growth or increase by accumulation.

Audacious adjective — Showing a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks.

Authentic adjective — Genuine, real, or true: not false or copied.

Effulgent adjective — Radiant or shining brightly: emitting light or brilliance.

Insolvent adjective — Unable to pay debts or meet financial obligations.

Judicious adjective — Having or showing sound judgment: sensible and wise.

Maladroit adjective — Clumsy, awkward, or unskillful in movement or action.

Vexatious adjective — Causing irritation, annoyance, or distress: bothersome or troublesome.

Fracture verb — The cracking or breaking of a hard object or material, typically under pressure or impact.

Reprieve noun — A temporary relief or delay from something unpleasant or distressing, especially a punishment or obligation.

Rigorous adjective — Extremely thorough, exhaustive, or precise: demanding strict adherence to a set of standards or rules.

Ziggurat noun — A massive, stepped tower of ancient Mesopotamia, typically with a temple or shrine on top.

Complicit adjective — Involved with others in an illegal activity or wrongdoing.

Impetuous adjective — Acting or done quickly and without thought or care.

Innocuous adjective — Not harmful or offensive: unlikely to provoke strong emotion.

Lethargic adjective — Feeling sluggish or lacking energy: slow moving or drowsy.

Prominent adjective — Standing out or easily noticeable: widely known or recognized.

Quotidian adjective — Of or occurring every day: daily: ordinary or commonplace.

Somnolent adjective — Sleepy or drowsy: inducing or causing sleepiness or drowsiness.

Tenebrous adjective — Dark, shadowy, or obscure: shrouded in darkness or gloominess. (Gloominess: an atmosphere of depression and melancholy.)

Turbulent adjective — Characterized by conflict, disorder, or confusion: tumultuous or agitated.

Vivacious adjective — Lively, animated, or full of energy: sprightly and cheerful.

Dystopia noun — An imaginary or speculative society characterized by oppressive or undesirable conditions: the opposite of a utopia.

Gluttony noun — Excessive eating or indulgence in food or drink, especially to the point of waste or greed.

Jettison verb — To discard or get rid of something, especially something that is no longer useful or necessary.

Reprisal noun — A retaliatory action against an enemy or opponent in response to a perceived injury or insult.

Sibilant adjective — "Making or characterized by a hissing or whispering sound, especially speech sounds like ""s"" or ""sh""".

Volition noun — The power or ability to make conscious choices or decisions: the act of willing or choosing.

Xenolith noun — A rock fragment or mineral inclusion within another rock, typically of a different origin or composition.

Ossuary noun — A container or receptacle, such as an urn or vault, used for the storage of human bones, typically in a cemetery or catacomb.

Analyze verb — Examine in detail, typically for purposes of explanation or interpretation.

Insidious adjective — Proceeding in a gradual, subtle way, but with harmful effects.

Insurgent noun — Rising in active revolt or rebellion: a rebel or revolutionary.

Malleable adjective — Capable of being shaped or molded: easily influenced or controlled.

Mercurial adjective — Subject to sudden or unpredictable changes in mood or mind.

Pragmatic adjective — Dealing with things sensibly and realistically: guided by practical considerations.

Redundant adjective — Unnecessarily repetitive or superfluous: exceeding what is necessary or normal.

Repugnant adjective — Extremely distasteful: unacceptable or offensive: arousing intense disgust or aversion.

Contrive verb — To create or bring about (an object or a situation) by deliberate use of skill and artifice.

Transgress verb — To go beyond or overstep a boundary or limit: to violate a law, rule, or moral code.

Zeppelin noun — A type of rigid airship characterized by a cylindrical shape and a framework supporting gas filled compartments.

Embellish verb — To make something more attractive by adding decorative details or features.

Emulate verb — To imitate with the intent of equaling or surpassing the model.

Grandiose adjective — Impressive or magnificent in appearance or style: excessively grand or ambitious.

Kriegsspiel noun — A war game, especially a simulated military exercise or training exercise.

Litigious adjective — Prone to engage in lawsuits or legal disputes: quarrelsome or argumentative.

Querulous adjective — Complaining in a petulant or whining manner: habitually complaining or whining.

Truculent adjective — Eager or quick to argue or fight: aggressively defiant or belligerent.

Whimsical adjective — Playfully quaint or fanciful, especially in an appealing and amusing way.

Quandary noun — A state of uncertainty or perplexity: a difficult situation in which one is unsure about what to do.

Renounce verb — To formally declare one's abandonment or giving up of (a belief, claim, or right): to disown or reject.

Abrasive adjective — Causing irritation, roughness, or harshness.

Abstemious adjective — Moderate in eating or drinking.

Asperity noun — Harshness of tone or manner.

Cogitate verb — To think deeply or carefully.

Iniquity noun — Immoral or grossly unfair behavior.

Dactylion noun — The tip of the middle finger: the tallest finger on the hand.

Decathect verb — To withdraw one's feelings of attachment from (a person, idea, or object).

Harbinger noun — A person or thing that announces or signals the approach of another.

Nocturnal adjective — Relating to or occurring at night: active or happening during the night.

Sagacious adjective — Having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment: wise or shrewd.

Tenacious adjective — Holding firmly to something: persistent or stubborn in maintaining or pursuing something.

Ululate verb — To howl or wail loudly, often in a high pitched, mournful manner.

Veracious adjective — Speaking or representing the truth: truthful or accurate in statement or expression.

Vitriolic adjective — Harsh or caustic in tone, language, or expression: bitterly scathing or sarcastic.

Uxorious adjective — Excessively fond of or submissive to one's wife: having or showing an excessive or submissive fondness for one's wife.

Yataghan noun — A type of Turkish sword with a double curved blade, typically used in the Middle East and Central Asia.

Perfidious adjective — Deceitful and untrustworthy: disloyal or treacherous.

Burlesque noun — A comic literary or dramatic work that mocks or satirizes serious literary works.

Charlatan noun — A person falsely claiming to have a special knowledge or skill: a fraud.

Nefarious adjective — So small or insignificant as to be not worth considering: trifling or unimportant.

Perennial adjective — Lasting or existing for a long or apparently infinite time: enduring or recurring.

Sycophant noun — A person who acts obsequiously toward someone important in order to gain advantage.

Unalloyed adjective — Not mixed or diluted with any different or extra elements: pure and complete.

Ruminant noun — An animal, such as a cow or sheep, that chews the cud: an animal that regurgitates and re chews food.

Gregarious adjective — Fond of the company of others: sociable.

Mendacious adjective — Not telling the truth: lying or dishonest.

Celestial adjective — Positioned in or relating to the sky, or outer space as observed in astronomy.

Collusion noun — Secret or illegal cooperation or conspiracy, especially in order to cheat or deceive others.

Congenial adjective — Pleasant because of a personality, qualities, or interests that are similar to one's own.

Fluctuate verb — To rise and fall irregularly in number or amount: to vary or change unpredictably.

Apostate noun — One who renounces a religious or political belief.

Complement verb — A thing that completes or brings to perfection. (Completes: having every necessary or normal part or component or step.)

Enervate verb — To weaken or drain of energy or vitality.

Gluttonous adjective — Excessively greedy and voracious with food or indulgence.

Histrionic adjective — Overly theatrical or melodramatic in character or style.

Incisive adjective — Penetratingly clear and sharp in thought or expression.

Inimical adjective — Tending to obstruct or harm: unfriendly or hostile.

Trenchancy noun — The quality of being incisive or keenly perceptive. (Incisive: having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions.)

Gallivant verb — To go around from one place to another in the pursuit of pleasure or entertainment.

Mumpsimus noun — A traditional custom, belief, or practice that is adhered to despite being incorrect or outdated.

Oblivious adjective — Not aware of or concerned about what is happening around oneself: lacking consciousness or awareness.

Parochial adjective — Having a narrow or limited outlook: restricted in scope or range: provincial or narrow minded.

Voracious adjective — Having a huge appetite or consuming large quantities of food: insatiable in desire or pursuit.

Quagmire noun — A soft boggy area of land that gives way underfoot: a complex or hazardous situation from which it is difficult to escape.

Anathema noun — Something or someone that is intensely disliked or loathed.

Auspicious adjective — Showing or suggesting that future success is likely: favorable.

Fallacious adjective — Based on a mistaken belief or unsound argument: misleading.

Fastidious adjective — Very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail.

Hegemony noun — Leadership or dominance, especially of one nation over others.

Insouciant adjective — Showing a casual lack of concern: indifferent or unconcerned.

Lacerate verb — To tear or deeply cut the flesh or skin.

Loquacious adjective — Tending to talk a great deal: talkative or chatty.

Lugubrious adjective — Looking or sounding sad and dismal: mournful or melancholy.

Obsolete adjective — No longer in use or outdated: outmoded or antiquated.

Resolute adjective — Firmly resolved or determined: showing unwavering determination or purpose.

Tumultuous adjective — Characterized by chaos, disorder, or agitation: turbulent or uproarious.

Clairvoyant adjective — Having or exhibiting an ability to perceive events in the future or beyond normal sensory contact.

Dystopian adjective — Relating to or denoting an imagined state or society where there is great suffering or injustice.

Prevalent adjective — Widespread or common in a particular area or at a particular time: prevalent or occurring frequently.

Proponent noun — A person who advocates for a theory, proposal, or course of action: a supporter or promoter.

Raconteur noun — A person who is skilled at telling anecdotes or stories in an engaging and entertaining way.

Resilient adjective — Able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions: flexible or adaptable in response to adversity.

Duplicity noun — Deceitfulness, double dealing.

Erudition noun — Deep, extensive learning.

Excoriate verb — To criticize severely.

Fecundity noun — Fruitfulness and fertility.

Capricious adjective — Given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior.

Gratuitous adjective — Given or done free of charge: unnecessary or uncalled for.

Salubrious adjective — Favorable to or promoting health or well being: health giving.

Unavowed adjective — Not openly acknowledged or declared: not publicly admitted or confessed.

Nostalgia noun — A sentimental longing or affection for the past, typically for a period or place with happy memories.

Zabernism noun — The excessive use of military force or brutality, especially against civilians: an abuse of power or authority.

Cenotaph noun — A monument or structure erected in honor of a person or group whose remains are buried elsewhere: a memorial structure without a burial site.

Feculence noun — Foul matter or impurities.

Frivolity noun — Lack of seriousness: lightheartedness. (Lightheartedness: the cheerful feeling you have when nothing is troubling you.)

Fulminate verb — To express vehement protest. (Vehement: marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions; inclined to react violently; fervid.)

Evaluate verb — Form an idea of the amount, number, or value of: assess.

Genethliac adjective — Relating to or characteristic of birthdays or the celebration of birthdays.

Legerity noun — Mental or physical agility and quickness: nimbleness or lightness of movement.

Nonchalant adjective — Calm, casual, or unconcerned: showing a lack of interest or enthusiasm.

Pugnacious adjective — Eager or quick to argue, quarrel, or fight: combative or aggressive.

Temerity noun — Excessive confidence or boldness: audacity or rashness in behavior or speech.

Zephyrous adjective — Characterized by or relating to the Zephyrs, the gentle west wind considered to be the harbinger of spring.

Adumbrate verb — To foreshadow vaguely or partially. (Foreshadow: indicate, as with a sign or an omen.)

Catalyst noun — A substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without itself undergoing any permanent chemical change: a person or thing that precipitates an event.

Enigmatic adjective — Mysterious and difficult to understand.

Flabbergast verb — To surprise or astonish greatly.

Formulate verb — To create or devise methodically.

Turophile noun — A person who loves cheese.

Aleatory adjective — Dependent on chance, luck, or random factors: characterized by randomness or unpredictability.

Colloquial adjective — (of language) used in ordinary or familiar conversation: not formal or literary.

Condescend verb — To show that one feels superior: to act in a patronizing manner.

Cynosure noun — A person or thing that is the center of attention or admiration.

Diaphanous adjective — Light, delicate, and translucent: allowing light to pass through: sheer or gauzy.

Inundate verb — To overwhelm or flood with an overflowing quantity of people or things.

Ruminate verb — To think deeply or reflectively about something: to ponder or meditate on.

Scrupulous adjective — Diligent, thorough, and attentive to details: having moral integrity and strict honesty.

Tantamount adjective — Equivalent in value, significance, or effect: virtually the same as something else.

Ubiquity noun — The state or quality of being everywhere, especially at the same time.

Unyielding adjective — Firm, determined, or resolute: not giving way to pressure, persuasion, or demand.

Transmute verb — To change or alter in form, nature, or substance: to transform or convert into a different state or form.

Yarboroum noun — "A variant spelling of ""Yarborough."" referring to a hand in bridge or whist containing no card above a nine".

Bellicose adjective — Demonstrating aggression or willingness to fight.

Desuetude noun — A state of disuse or inactivity.

Desultory adjective — Lacking a plan, purpose, or enthusiasm.

Ephemeral adjective — Lasting for a very short time.

Garrulity noun — Excessive talkativeness, especially about trivial matters.

Fidelity noun — Faithfulness to a person, cause, or belief, demonstrated by continuing loyalty and support.

Obsequious adjective — Obedient or attentive to an excessive or servile degree: overly submissive or compliant.

Uproarious adjective — Characterized by or causing uproar, loud noise, or tumultuous activity: chaotic or disorderly.

Veracity noun — Habitual truthfulness or accuracy in speech or action: conformity to facts or truth.

Volatile adjective — Tending or liable to change rapidly and unpredictably: easily evaporating at normal temperatures.

Yokemate noun — A companion or partner: someone who shares a yoke or burden with another.

Heuristic adjective — A practical approach to problem solving or learning that employs a practical method not guaranteed to be optimal or perfect.

Hierarchy noun — A system or organization in which people or groups are ranked one above the other according to status or authority.

Bifurcate verb — To divide into two branches or parts.

Connoisseur noun — An expert judge in matters of taste.

Sanguineous adjective — Pertaining to or involving blood: bloody: bloodstained.

Turpitude noun — Depravity or moral corruption: wickedness or vileness.

Luminary noun — A person who inspires or influences others, especially in a particular field or domain.

Pernicious adjective — Having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way: deadly or destructive.

Relegate verb — To consign or dismiss to an inferior rank or position: to downgrade or demote. (Consign: commit forever; commit irrevocably.)

Relentless adjective — Unyielding or persistent in determination, effort, or action: continuing without becoming weaker or slower.

Scurrilous adjective — Making or spreading scandalous claims about someone with the intention of damaging their reputation.

Tenacity noun — The quality or state of being persistent, determined, or stubbornly holding on to something.

Umbrageous adjective — Shaded or shadowy: providing or filled with shade or shadows: easily offended or provoked.

Voluptuous adjective — Sensuously pleasing or gratifying to the senses: characterized by luxury, indulgence, or sensual pleasure.

Xylology noun — The scientific study or examination of wood and its properties, structure, uses, and distribution.

Solipsism noun — The philosophical belief that only one's own mind is sure to exist: the theory that the self is the only reality.

Contentious adjective — Causing or likely to cause an argument: controversial.

Crestfallen adjective — Sad and disappointed: having lost hope or confidence.

Galvanize verb — To shock or excite (someone) into taking action.

Immutable adjective — Unchanging over time or unable to be changed.

Resplendent adjective — Shining brilliantly: dazzling or splendidly impressive in appearance.

Accolade noun — An award or privilege granted as a special honor or as an acknowledgment of merit.

Levitate verb — To rise or float in the air, especially by means of supernatural or magical power.

Mitigate verb — To make less severe, serious, or painful: to alleviate or lessen the impact of something.

Obdurate adjective — Stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or course of action: unmoved by persuasion or pity.

Relinquish verb — To voluntarily give up or renounce: to surrender or yield possession or control of something.

Venerate verb — To regard with great respect, reverence, or awe: to honor or hold in high esteem.

Culminate verb — To reach a climax or point of highest development.

Heterodox adjective — Not conforming with accepted or orthodox standards or beliefs.

Propagate verb — To spread or promote widely: to multiply or reproduce.

Rapscallion noun — A mischievous or rascally person: a rogue or scoundrel.

Autonomy noun — The right or condition of self government: independence or freedom, especially in making one's own choices.

Hierophant noun — A person who interprets sacred mysteries or esoteric principles: a priest or priestess in ancient Greece.

Modulate verb — To adjust or regulate: to vary the pitch, tone, or volume of something, especially one's voice.

Precocious adjective — Having developed certain abilities or inclinations at an earlier age than usual: advanced or mature early.

Xenogamy noun — The fertilization of a flower by pollen from a different plant, often of a different species.

Apocryphal adjective — Of doubtful authenticity.

Vicarious adjective — Experienced or felt by imagining or being aware of the experiences of others: done or felt for, or on behalf of, someone else.

Gravitate verb — To move toward or be attracted to something or someone.

Hyperbole noun — Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.

Juxtapose verb — To place or deal with close together for contrasting effect.

Katabasis noun — A journey downwards: a passage or voyage to the underworld.

Lassitude noun — A state of physical or mental weariness: lack of energy.

Reclusive adjective — Avoiding the company of other people: preferring solitude or seclusion.

Recondite adjective — Obscure or difficult to understand: hidden from sight or knowledge.

Superfluous adjective — Exceeding what is necessary or required: unnecessary or needless: redundant.

Unabashed adjective — Not embarrassed, disconcerted, or ashamed: boldly confident or unashamedly bold.

Vacillate verb — Alternate or waver between different opinions or actions: be indecisive.

Portentous adjective — Giving a sign or warning that something momentous or calamitous is likely to happen: ominous or foreboding.

Renegade noun — A person who deserts and betrays an organization, country, or set of principles: a traitor or defector.

Undulate verb — To move with a smooth, wavelike motion: to fluctuate or rise and fall in a rhythmic pattern.

Xylotomy noun — The study or practice of cutting, preparing, or examining wood as a material or for scientific analysis.

Benevolent adjective — Well meaning and kindly.

Cacophony noun — A harsh, discordant mixture of sounds: a noisy or chaotic sound.

Captivate verb — To attract and hold the interest and attention of: to charm.

Enrapture verb — To fill with delight or joy: to captivate or charm excessively.

Ineffable adjective — Too great or extreme to be expressed or described in words.

Obfuscate verb — To deliberately make something confusing or unclear: to obscure or bewilder.

Punctilious adjective — Showing great attention to detail or correct behavior: meticulous or precise.

Soporific adjective — Tending to induce drowsiness or sleep: causing or relating to sleepiness. (Drowsiness: a very sleepy state.)

Tempestuous adjective — Characterized by strong and turbulent emotions or behavior: stormy or tumultuous.

Veritable adjective — Being truly or genuinely the specified thing: authentic, actual, or genuine.

Sinecure noun — A position or office that requires little or no work but provides a salary or other benefits nonetheless.

Chimerical adjective — Unreal, imaginary, or wildly fanciful.

Conspicuous adjective — Standing out so as to be clearly visible: attracting notice or attention.

Mellifluous adjective — Sweet or musical: pleasant to hear, especially of a sound or voice.

Reticence noun — The quality of being reserved or restrained in speech, behavior, or expression.

Accentuate verb — To emphasize or give prominence to.

Accessible adjective — Able to be reached or entered.

Constitute verb — Be (a part) of a whole.

Hyperbolic adjective — Exaggerated: using obvious and intentional exaggeration.

Ubiquitous adjective — Present, appearing, or found everywhere: widespread.

Terrestrial adjective — Relating to or characteristic of the earth or its inhabitants: earthly or worldly.

Xanthophyll noun — A yellow pigment found in the chloroplasts of plants and essential for photosynthesis.

Circumvent verb — To find a way around (an obstacle): to overcome (a problem or difficulty), typically in a clever and surreptitious way.

Esoteric adjective — Intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with a specialized knowledge or interest.

Precarious adjective — Not securely held or in position: dangerously likely to fall or collapse: uncertain or dependent on chance or unknown factors.

Retrospect noun — A survey or review of past events, situations, or periods of time: a reflection on or consideration of the past.

Convoluted adjective — Extremely complex and difficult to follow: intricate.

Impalpable adjective — Unable to be felt by touch: intangible.

Omnipotent adjective — Having unlimited power: able to do anything.

Sanguinary adjective — Involving or causing bloodshed: bloody or bloodthirsty.

Obstinate adjective — Stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion, attitude, or course of action: inflexible or unyielding.

Unanimous adjective — Fully in agreement or showing complete unity: having the agreement and consent of all.

Untenable adjective — Not able to be maintained or defended against criticism or objection: indefensible or unsupportable.

Comatose adjective — In a state of deep unconsciousness for a prolonged or indefinite period, especially as a result of severe injury or illness.

Apotheosis noun — The highest point in the development of something.

Insatiable adjective — Impossible to satisfy or fulfill: greedy for more.

Lachrymose adjective — Tearful or inclined to shed tears easily: mournful.

Transpicuous adjective — Clearly seen through or understood: transparent or evident.

Logomachy noun — A dispute about or concerning words: argument or debate characterized by the use of words.

Subjugate verb — To bring under domination or control, especially by conquest or force: to subdue or oppress.

Vindicate verb — To clear of blame, suspicion, or doubt through evidence or proof: to justify or defend.

Xenophile noun — A person who is attracted to or has an affinity for foreign cultures or customs.

Yarborough noun — A hand in bridge or whist containing no card above a nine: a hand in card games with no high ranking cards.

Cacodaemon noun — An evil spirit or demon: a malevolent supernatural being.

Foreboding noun — A feeling that something bad will happen: ominous prediction.

Hedonistic adjective — Engaging in the pursuit of pleasure and self indulgence.

Incendiary adjective — Designed to cause fires: tending to stir up conflict.

Sophomoric adjective — Immature or juvenile: showing lack of maturity or experience.

Xenophobia noun — Dislike of or prejudice against people from other countries.

Empirical adjective — Based on, concerned with, or verifiable by observation or experience rather than theory or pure logic.

Ktenology noun — The study or science of putting people to death: the study of execution methods and techniques.

Approbation noun — Approval or praise.

Accomplice noun — A person who helps another commit a crime or wrongdoing.

Facinorous adjective — Extremely wicked or infamous: characterized by extreme cruelty or depravity.

Moratorium noun — A temporary prohibition or suspension of an activity or law.

Munificent adjective — Extremely generous or liberal in giving: characterized by great generosity.

Fortitude noun — Courage in pain or adversity: strength of mind that enables a person to endure adversity with courage.

Rationale noun — The underlying reason or explanation for something: the logical basis or justification behind a decision or action.

Venerable adjective — Worthy of respect or reverence due to age, wisdom, character, or authority: deserving of admiration or honor.

Zephyrine noun — Relating to or resembling a gentle breeze or the Zephyrs, the gentle west winds in Greek mythology.

Sempiternal adjective — Enduring forever: eternal: everlasting.

Abnegation noun — The act of renouncing or rejecting something: self denial or refusal.

Conjecture noun — An opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information.

Consummate verb — Showing a high degree of skill and flair: complete or perfect.

Cumbersome adjective — Large or heavy and therefore difficult to carry or use: unwieldy.

Habiliment noun — Clothing, especially of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion.

Heliolatry noun — Worship or adoration of the sun: the practice of sun worship.

Transitory adjective — Lasting only for a short time: temporary or transient: passing quickly.

Unfettered adjective — Not restricted or limited by regulations or constraints: free or unrestrained.

Voluminous adjective — Occupying or containing much space: large in volume, size, or extent.

Xerophyte noun — A plant adapted to survive in dry or desert like conditions: a plant with specialized water conserving features.

Defalcation noun — Embezzlement or misappropriation of funds. (Misappropriation: the fraudulent appropriation of funds or property entrusted to your care but actually owned by someone else.)

Denouement noun — The final part of a play, movie, or narrative in which the strands of the plot are drawn together and matters are explained or resolved.

Elucidate verb — To make clear: to explain.

Homogeneous adjective — Of the same kind: alike.

Inscrutable adjective — Impossible to understand or interpret.

Bowdlerize verb — To remove material considered offensive or improper from (a text or account).

Formidable adjective — Inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable.

Polyhistor noun — A person of great and varied learning: a polymath or Renaissance man.

Refractory adjective — Stubbornly resistant to authority or control: difficult to manage or deal with.

Unwavering adjective — Steadfast, resolute, or determined: firm and steady in purpose, opinion, or commitment.

Vehemently adjective — With intense emotion or conviction: in a forceful, passionate, or vehement manner.

Tendentious adjective — Expressing or intending to promote a particular cause or point of view, especially one that is biased or controversial.

Translucent adjective — Allowing light to pass through, but diffusing it or making objects on the other side appear blurry or unclear.

Xylophone noun — A musical instrument consisting of a series of wooden bars of different lengths that are struck to produce tones.

Homogenous adjective — Consisting of parts all of the same kind: uniform in structure or composition.

Logophilia noun — A love of words: fondness for or interest in words or word games.

Meticulous adjective — Showing great attention to detail: very careful and precise in work or behavior.

Ostensible adjective — Stated or appearing to be true, but not necessarily so: apparent or supposed.

Subterfuge noun — Deceit used in order to achieve one's goal: a deceptive strategy or trickery.

Vindictive adjective — Having or showing a strong or unreasoning desire for revenge: spiteful or vengeful.

Repudiate verb — To reject or disown: to refuse to accept or be associated with: to deny the truth or validity of something.

Foreseeable adjective — Able to be foreseen or anticipated: predictable.

Iconoclast noun — A person who attacks or criticizes traditional or widely accepted beliefs, institutions, or customs.

Oleaginous adjective — Excessively smooth or ingratiating in manner: oily or greasy: marked by an insincere charm.

Vociferous adjective — Loud, noisy, or vehement in making one's feelings or opinions heard: clamorous or outspoken.

Xerography noun — A process of photocopying or reproducing images using electrostatic charges on a special surface.

Jettatura noun — The supposed power of casting the evil eye or bringing bad luck: the belief in the power of the evil eye.

Klangfarben noun — The technique of altering the tone color of a single note or musical line through rapid changes in instrumentation or timbre.

Clandestine adjective — Kept secret or done secretively, especially because illicit.

Elaborate adjective — Involving many carefully arranged parts or details: intricate.

Intractable adjective — Hard to control or deal with: stubbornly resistant.

Benefactor noun — A person who gives money or other help to a person or cause: a patron.

Compromise verb — An agreement or settlement of a dispute that is reached by each side making concessions.

Proclivity noun — A tendency or inclination towards a particular thing, especially one regarded as unwelcome or problematic.

Propensity noun — An inclination or natural tendency to behave in a particular way: a preference or predisposition.

Transcendent adjective — Surpassing or exceeding ordinary limits: superior or supreme: beyond the range of normal human experience.

Scrutinize verb — To examine or inspect closely and thoroughly: to observe or study with great care and attention.

Unorthodox adjective — Contrary to what is usual, traditional, or accepted: unconventional or unorthodox in methods, beliefs, or practices.

Yaffingale noun — An obsolete term for a loud, raucous or boisterous person or thing: a noisy, garrulous individual.

Dubitative adjective — Doubtful or hesitant.

Equanimity noun — Mental calmness, composure.

Meritorious adjective — Deserving reward, praise, or recognition for one's achievements or qualities.

Consecrate verb — To make or declare (something, typically a church) sacred: dedicate formally to a religious or divine purpose.

Tricoteuse noun — A woman who sits and knits, especially while attending public executions in France during the French Revolution.

Inevitable adjective — Certain to happen: unavoidable.

Belligerent adjective — Hostile and aggressive: inclined to or exhibiting assertiveness, hostility, or combativeness.

Forbearance noun — Patient self control: restraint and tolerance in the face of provocation.

Lamentation noun — The passionate expression of grief or sorrow: an act of mourning.

Misanthrope noun — A person who dislikes or distrusts humanity or avoids human society.

Unwarranted adjective — Not justified or authorized by reason or evidence: unjustified or undeserved.

Jeopardize verb — Put (someone or something) into a situation in which there is a danger of loss, harm, or failure.

Negligible adjective — A person who regards something as having no value or importance: one who believes in nihilism or nothingness.

Reparation noun — The action of making amends for a wrong or injury: compensation or restitution for a loss or damage.

Xylography noun — The art or practice of engraving or printing on wood: the process of making woodcuts or wood engravings.

Remonstrate verb — To forcefully protest or object to something: to argue or reason against.

Jentacular adjective — Pertaining to breakfast or eaten early in the morning: of or relating to the first meal of the day.

Reciprocal adjective — Given or felt by each toward the other: mutual or shared: involving an exchange or interaction between two parties.

Debilitate verb — To make (someone) weak and infirm.

Epistolary adjective — Relating to the writing of letters.

Inexorable adjective — Impossible to stop or prevent: relentless.

Multifarious adjective — Having great variety: diverse or varied.

Legerdemain noun — Skillful use of one's hands when performing tricks or illusions, especially in magic.

Tumefaction noun — The process of swelling or becoming swollen, especially as a result of inflammation.

Trepidation noun — A feeling of fear or agitation about something that may happen: nervousness or apprehension.

Bathykolpian adjective — Deep bosomed: having a deep or ample bosom.

Obstreperous adjective — Noisy and difficult to control: unruly or boisterous.

Malfeasance noun — Wrongdoing or misconduct, especially by a public official or person in a position of authority.

Redoubtable adjective — Arousing fear or awe: formidable or impressive, especially by virtue of size, age, or achievement.

Unambiguous adjective — Clear and easy to understand: not open to more than one interpretation: definite or explicit.

Jurisdiction noun — The official power to make legal decisions and judgments.

Recalcitrant adjective — Stubbornly resistant to authority or control: disobedient or defiant.

Eradicate verb — To destroy completely: to put an end to or get rid of something undesirable or harmful.

Magnanimous adjective — Generous in forgiving an insult or injury: noble in spirit: free from petty resentfulness or vindictiveness.

Insuperable adjective — Impossible to overcome.

Exacerbate verb — To make a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling worse.

Garrulosity noun — Excessive talkativeness or loquacity.

Capitulate verb — To cease to resist an opponent or an unwelcome demand: surrender.

Magniloquent adjective — Using high flown or bombastic language: grandiloquent or pompous in expression.

Indomitable adjective — Impossible to subdue or defeat.

Irrefutable adjective — Impossible to deny or disprove.

Intransigent adjective — Unwilling or refusing to change one's views or to agree about something.

Ostentatious adjective — Characterized by vulgar or pretentious display: intended to impress or attract notice.

Machination noun — A crafty or cunning scheme or plot: a secret and usually evil plan made by a group of people.

Incandescent adjective — Emitting light as a result of being heated: passionate or brilliant in intensity.

Accommodate verb — To provide lodging or sufficient space for.

Decrepitude noun — State of being worn out or ruined.

Ineluctable adjective — Unable to be avoided or escaped: inevitable.

Facilitate verb — To make an action or process easier or smoother: to assist the progress of.

Inveterate adjective — Having a particular habit, activity, or interest that is long established and unlikely to change.

Supercilious adjective — Behaving or looking as though one thinks one is superior to others: haughty or arrogant.

Unilateral adjective — Involving or affecting only one side or party: done or undertaken by one side only.

Vaticinate verb — To predict or foretell the future with inspiration or divine guidance: to prophesy or foresee.

Gesticulate verb — To gesture animatedly, especially with one's hands or arms.

Perspicacious adjective — Having a keen mental perception or understanding: discerning or perceptive.

Assimilate verb — To take in and incorporate as one's own: absorb and integrate into a wider culture or society.

Unscrupulous adjective — Having or showing no moral principles: not honest or fair: unethical or dishonest in behavior or practices.

Xenoglossia noun — The alleged ability to speak or understand a language unknown to the speaker: the phenomenon of speaking in a language one has never learned.

Corroborate verb — To confirm or give support to (a statement, theory, or finding).

Kinetoscope noun — An early motion picture projector, typically operated by a hand crank.

Rudimentary adjective — Involving or limited to basic principles or concepts: basic or elementary.

Substantiate verb — To provide evidence or proof in support of: to verify or confirm the truth or validity of something.

Volubility noun — The quality or state of being fluent, talkative, or garrulous: the ability to speak easily and at length.

Megalomania noun — A mental disorder characterized by delusions of grandeur or extreme self importance.

Ratiocinate verb — To reason or think logically: to engage in rational thought or deduction.

Thaumaturgist noun — A performer of miracles or magical feats: a magician or wonder worker.

Labyrinthine adjective — Complicated and confusing, resembling a labyrinth.

Sanctimonious adjective — Making a show of being morally superior to others: hypocritically devout or righteous.

Surreptitious adjective — Kept secret, especially because it would not be approved of: clandestine or covert.

Unequivocal adjective — Leaving no doubt or ambiguity: clear, unambiguous, and straightforward in expression or meaning.

Ailurophobia noun — An irrational fear or aversion to cats.

Eremophobia noun — An irrational fear or aversion to being alone or to being in solitary places.

Incorrigible adjective — Not able to be corrected, improved, or reformed.

Luminiferous adjective — Transmitting light: capable of carrying or conveying light.

Extemporize verb — To compose, perform, or produce something such as music or a speech without preparation: improvise.

Serendipity noun — The occurrence of fortunate or unexpected discoveries by chance: the faculty of making such discoveries.

Vexillology noun — The study or practice of designing, researching, and collecting flags: the scholarly study of flags.

Vicissitude noun — A change or variation occurring in the course of something: fluctuations or alternations in circumstances.

Xenogenesis noun — The production of offspring that are markedly different from either parent species due to hybridization.

Nebulaphobia noun — Unclear, vague, or hazy: lacking definite form or boundaries.

Conflagration noun — An extensive fire that destroys a great deal of land or property: a conflict or war.

Terpsichorean adjective — Relating to or characteristic of dancing: of or relating to Terpsichore, the Greek muse of dancing.

Interlocutor noun — A person who takes part in a dialogue or conversation.

Grandiloquent adjective — Pompous or extravagant in language, style, or manner, especially in a way that is intended to impress.

Unpretentious adjective — Modest and unaffected: not attempting to impress others with an appearance of greater importance, talent, or culture.

Cosmopolitan adjective — Familiar with and at ease in many different countries and cultures.

Gregariousness noun — The quality of being fond of the company of others: sociability. (Sociability: the relative tendency or disposition to be sociable or associate with one's fellows.)

Prevaricate verb — To speak or act in an evasive way: to avoid telling the truth or giving a direct answer.

Utilitarian adjective — Designed to be useful or practical rather than attractive: relating to or adhering to the doctrine of utility.

Heterogeneous adjective — Diverse in character or content.

Unassailable adjective — Impossible to dispute or argue against: unquestionable or indisputable: invulnerable or impregnable.

Vociferously adjective — In a loud, clamorous, or vehement manner: with noisy insistence or outcry. (Clamorous: conspicuously and offensively loud; given to vehement outcry.)

Caricature noun — A picture, description, or imitation of a person or thing in which certain striking characteristics are exaggerated in order to create a comic or grotesque effect.

Inefficacious adjective — Not producing the desired effect: ineffective.

Hypothetical adjective — Based on or involving a hypothesis: assumed but not necessarily real or true.

Reprehensible adjective — Deserving censure or condemnation: blameworthy or disgraceful. (Blameworthy: deserving blame or censure as being wrong or evil or injurious.)

Metamorphosis noun — A complete change in form, structure, or character: transformation.

Idiosyncratic adjective — Peculiar or unique to an individual: characteristic of a particular person.

Recrimination noun — Accusatory or retaliatory response or countercharge to an accusation or criticism. (Accusatory: containing or expressing accusation.)

Quintessential adjective — Representing the most perfect or typical example of a quality or class: embodying the pure essence of something.

Futilitarian adjective — A person who believes that human efforts or endeavors are futile or pointless: one who advocates for nihilism or pessimism.

Serendipitous adjective — Occurring or discovered by chance in a happy or beneficial way: fortunate or lucky.

Retrospective adjective — Looking back on or directed towards the past: contemplating or reviewing past events or situations.

Unprecedented adjective — Never done or known before: unparalleled or unequaled: novel or unique in history or occurrence.

Defenestration noun — The act of throwing someone out of a window.

Juxtaposition noun — The act or an instance of placing close together or side by side for comparison or contrast.

Tergiversation noun — Evasion of straightforward action or clear cut statement: equivocation or ambiguity in speech or behavior.

Recapitulate verb — To summarize or restate the main points of something: to give a brief summary or overview.

Discombobulate verb — To confuse or disconcert. (Disconcert: cause to feel embarrassment.)

Circumlocution noun — The use of many words where fewer would do, especially in a deliberate attempt to be vague or evasive.

Unadulterated adjective — Pure and untainted by any other substance: not mixed or diluted: genuine or unmodified.

Latitudinarian adjective — One who is tolerant, broad minded, or lenient in religious or political matters.

Incontrovertible adjective — Not able to be disputed or denied.

Triskaidekaphobia noun — Fear or superstition concerning the number 13.

Ultracrepidarian adjective — One who offers opinions or criticism on matters beyond their own knowledge: someone who speaks or criticizes on subjects they know little about.

Xenodocheionology noun — The practice of staying in hotels: the study of hotel management or hospitality.