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  1. correctitude
    correct or appropriate behavior
  2. lucubration
    laborious cogitation
  3. cogitation
    attentive consideration and thought
  4. riparian
    relating to or located on the banks of a river or stream
  5. repugnant
    offensive to the mind
  6. repugn
    to make the subject of dispute, contention, or litigation
  7. capriciousness
    the quality of being guided by sudden unpredictable impulses
  8. trousseau
    clothes and linens that a bride brings to a marriage
  9. voyeuristic
    of viewers who enjoy seeing the sex acts or organs of others
  10. oleaginous
    containing an unusual amount of grease or oil
  11. oleaginousness
    consisting of or covered with oil
  12. switcheroo
    a sudden, unexpected change or reversal
  13. plenum
    a meeting of a legislative body at which all members are present
  14. gendarme
    a French policeman
  15. matting
    mounting consisting of a border or background for a picture
    They cut away the straw matting they had wrapped tightly round him, and then broke into an impromptu dance.
  16. counterdemonstrator
    someone who demonstrates in opposition to another demonstration
  17. puritan
    someone who adheres to strict religious principles
  18. amazon
    a large, strong, and aggressive woman
  19. seance
    a meeting of spiritualists
  20. phrenologist
    someone who claims to be able to read your character from the shape of your skull
  21. verboten
    forbidden or prohibited
  22. ratiocinator
    someone who reasons logically
  23. au courant
    being up to a particular standard or up to date in knowledge
  24. cuirass
    medieval body armor that covers the chest and back
  25. condominium
    housing complex in which each unit is individually owned
  26. masque
    a party of guests wearing costumes and masks
  27. masquerade
    a party of guests wearing costumes and disguises
  28. prissy
    exaggeratedly proper
  29. cul de sac
    a street with only one way in or out
  30. resin
    a viscous substance obtained from plants or simple molecules
  31. poet laureate
    a poet who is unofficially regarded as holding an honorary position in a particular group or region
  32. laureate
    someone honored for great achievements
  33. hokum
    a message that seems to convey no meaning
  34. cicatrice
    a mark left by the healing of injured tissue
  35. shebang
    an entire system; used in the phrase `the whole shebang'
  36. smorgasbord
    a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
  37. existentialist
    a philosopher who emphasizes freedom of choice and personal responsibility but who regards human existence in a hostile universe as unexplainable
  38. beauteousness
    the quality of being good looking and attractive
  39. vagile
    having freedom to move about
  40. alto
    the lowest female singing voice
  41. muse
    reflect deeply on a subject
  42. rigmarole
    a long and complicated and confusing procedure
  43. ambuscade
    the act of hiding and waiting to make a surprise attack
  44. trailblazer
    an innovator or pioneer in a field
  45. inclose
    surround completely
  46. cape
    a sleeveless garment worn over the shoulders
  47. caper
    a playful leap or hop
  48. razmataz
    any exciting and complex play intended to confuse (dazzle) the opponent
  49. pizzazz
    the activeness of an energetic personality
  50. summa cum laude
    with highest honor
  51. avenue
    a wide street or thoroughfare
  52. nip and tuck
    even or close in a race or competition or comparison
  53. wanness
    an unnatural lack of color in the skin
  54. femme fatale
    a woman who is considered to be dangerously seductive
  55. callous
    emotionally hardened
  56. callus
    a skin area that is thick or hard from continual pressure
  57. grouchy
    annoyed and irritable
  58. henpecked
    harassed by persistent nagging
  59. pooh-pooh
    reject with contempt
  60. lapel
    a fold of fabric below the collar of a coat or jacket
  61. wallah
    usually in combination: person in charge of or employed at a particular thing
  62. zillion
    a very large indefinite number
  63. batrachomyomachia
    a silly altercation
  64. presumptuous
    going beyond what is appropriate, permitted, or courteous
  65. affray
    a noisy fight
  66. hypermetropia
    abnormal condition in which vision for distant objects is better than for near objects
  67. curmudgeon
    an irascible, cantankerous person full of stubborn ideas
  68. dudgeon
    a feeling of intense righteous anger
  69. dame
    a woman of refinement
  70. dude ranch
    a holiday resort offering ranch activities
  71. congee
    an Asian rice porridge, usually eaten for breakfast
  72. pulsar
    a degenerate neutron star that emits polarized radiation
  73. sachet
    a small soft bag containing perfumed powder
  74. tour de force
    a masterly or brilliant feat
  75. ataraxia
    peace of mind
  76. in vogue
    in the current fashion or style
  77. a la mode
    in the current fashion or style
  78. a la carte
    having many choices with a separate price for each item
  79. ex post facto
    affecting things past
  80. meddler
    an officious annoying person who interferes with others
  81. enfant terrible
    a person whose unconventional behavior embarrasses others
  82. dumdum
    a soft-nosed small-arms bullet that expands when it hits a target and causes a gaping wound
  83. plump
    sufficiently fat so as to have a pleasing fullness of figure
  84. reticulate
    resembling or forming a network
  85. sapphire
    a precious transparent stone that is typically a rich blue
  86. corundum
    very hard mineral used as an abrasive
  87. rapscallion
    one who is playfully mischievous
  88. clement
    (of weather or climate) mild
  89. omphaloskepsis
    the contemplation of one's navel; complacent self-absorption
  90. pseudohermaphroditic
    having internal reproductive organs of one sex and external sexual characteristics of the other sex
  91. paleoanthropological
    of or concerned with the scientific study of human fossils
  92. immunohistochemistry
    an assay that shows specific antigens in tissues by the use of markers that are either fluorescent dyes or enzymes (such as horseradish peroxidase)
  93. antiestablishmentarianism
    the doctrine of opposition to the social and political establishment
  94. otorhinolaryngologist
    a specialist in the disorders of the ear or nose or throat
  95. gymnosophy
    the doctrine of a sect of Hindu philosophers who practiced nudity and asceticism and meditation
  96. gynophobia
    a morbid fear of women
  97. superbia
    unreasonable and inordinate self-esteem
  98. toboggan
    a long narrow sled without runners
  99. belly laugh
    a burst of deep loud hearty laughter
  100. palter
    be deliberately ambiguous or unclear in order to mislead
  101. sidle
    move sideways
  102. sidle up
    ingratiate oneself to; often with insincere behavior
  103. antepartum
    occurring or existing before birth
  104. nodding
    having branches or flower heads that bend downward
  105. dirigible
    a steerable self-propelled aircraft
  106. caravansary
    an inn in some eastern countries with a large courtyard that provides accommodation for caravans
  107. montane
    of or inhabiting mountainous regions
  108. bugbear
    an imaginary monster used to frighten children
  109. tete-a-tete
    a private conversation between two people
  110. tete a tete
    without the intrusion of a third person; in intimate privacy
  111. volute
    ornament consisting of a curve on a plane that winds around a center with an increasing distance from the center
  112. embrasure
    an opening for firing through
  113. embrangle
    make more complicated or confused through entanglements
  114. xiphoid process
    smallest of the three parts of the breastbone
  115. gonad
    a gland in which gametes (sex cells) are produced
  116. lumbar
    of or relating to or near the part of the back between the ribs and the hipbones
  117. lumbago
    backache affecting the lumbar region or lower back
  118. gawp
    look with amazement; look stupidly
  119. shunt
    a conductor diverting a fraction of current from a device
  120. pilose
    covered with hairs especially fine soft ones
  121. monism
    the doctrine that reality consists of a single basic substance or element
  122. oneirism
    absentminded dreaming while awake
  123. cinder
    a fragment of incombustible matter left after a fire
  124. bedraggled
    limp, untidy, and soiled
  125. emendation
    a correction by emending
  126. sine qua non
    a prerequisite
  127. tabula rasa
    an opportunity to start over without prejudice
  128. creditable
    deserving limited praise or approval
  129. horny
    having bony outgrowths on the head
  130. crux
    the most important point
  131. stockade
    fortification consisting of a fence set firmly for defense
  132. raconteur
    a person skilled in telling anecdotes
  133. hedonist
    someone motivated by desires for sensual pleasures
  134. bugaboo
    an imaginary monster used to frighten children
  135. circumambulate
    walk around something
  136. hypochondriac
    a patient with imaginary symptoms and ailments
  137. circumlocution
    an indirect way of expressing something
  138. lithe
    moving and bending with ease
  139. canvass
    get opinions by asking specific questions
  140. gruff
    blunt and unfriendly or stern
  141. tenacious
    stubbornly unyielding
  142. flibbertigibbet
    a foolish, flighty, and overly talkative person
  143. peripatetic
    traveling especially on foot
  144. bungle
    make a mess of, destroy, or ruin
  145. volte-face
    a major change in attitude or principle or point of view
  146. alacrity
    liveliness and eagerness
  147. frugality
    prudence in avoiding waste
  148. effluvium
    a foul-smelling outflow or vapor
  149. warren
    a colony of rabbits
  150. impede
    be a hindrance or obstacle to
  151. stipple
    engrave by means of dots and flicks
  152. gerrymander
    divide voting districts unfairly and to one's advantage
  153. ambulatory
    able to walk about
  154. soporific
    inducing sleep
  155. fetid
    offensively malodorous
  156. craven
    lacking even the rudiments of courage; abjectly fearful
  157. inane
    devoid of intelligence
  158. redoubtable
    inspiring fear
  159. dank
    unpleasantly cool and humid
  160. pellucid
    transmitting light; able to be seen through with clarity
  161. facile
    arrived at without due care or effort; lacking depth
  162. poncho
    a blanket-like cloak with a hole in the center for the head
  163. plangent
    loud and resounding, often in a mournful way
  164. lope
    run easily
  165. azure
    bright blue in color, like a clear sky
  166. iridescent
    varying in color when seen in different lights
  167. dour
    showing a brooding ill humor
  168. topiary
    the art of making shapes by trimming shrubs or trees
  169. educe
    construe a meaning or elicit a principle
  170. salutatorian
    a graduating student with the second highest academic rank
  171. hewn
    cut or shaped with hard blows of a heavy cutting instrument like an ax or chisel
  172. appoggiatura
    an embellishing note usually written in smaller size
  173. apportion
    distribute according to a set plan or special purpose
  174. syllepsis
    use of a word to govern two or more words though agreeing in number or case etc. with only one
  175. bete noire
    a detested person or thing
  176. in vivo
    in the living organism
  177. synesthesia
    a sensation that occurs when a different sense is stimulated
  178. synecdoche
    using part of something to refer to the whole thing
  179. ex post facto
    affecting things past
  180. absenteeism
    habitual failure to be present from work
  181. compote
    dessert of stewed or baked fruit
  182. macrocosm
    everything that exists anywhere
  183. faineant
    disinclined to work or exertion
  184. hypaethral
    partly or entirely open to the sky
  185. hypethral
    partly or entirely open to the sky
  186. joggle
    fasten or join with a joggle
  187. desideratum
    something sought after as a necessity
  188. beldam
    a woman of advanced age
  189. crone
    an ugly, evil-looking old woman
  190. etiolate
    make weak by stunting the growth or development of
  191. insubstantial
    lacking material form
  192. discordance
    strife resulting from a lack of agreement
  193. periphrasis
    an act of expressing things in an indirect or roundabout way
  194. effluvium
    a foul-smelling outflow or vapor
  195. faineance
    the trait of being idle out of a reluctance to work
Created on Sun Jan 19 07:26:47 EST 2014 (updated Tue Apr 02 02:28:36 EDT 2024)

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