- ANACHRONISM/ANACHRONISTICALLY - noun/adv. a thing belonging or appropriate to a period other than that in which it exists, esp. a thing that is conspicuously old-fashioned.
- BLANCH - verb: to put food items in boiling water or steam for a short time; also to suddenly have less color in your face because you are afraid, embarrassed, etc.
- CIRCUITOUS - (of a route or journey) longer than the most direct way.
- CONJECTURE - noun; an opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information.
- CRUX - noun: the decisive or most important point at issue; a particular point of difficulty.
- DRUTHER - noun: a person's preference in a matter; rather; by preference.
- ELOCUTION - noun: the skill of clear and expressive speech, esp. of distinct pronunciation and articulation.
- ENNUI - noun: a feeling of listlessness and dissatisfaction arising from a lack of occupation or excitement.
- EPHEMERA - noun: things that exist or are used and enjoyed for only a short time. (adj. ephemeral)
- EPOCH - noun: a period of time that is very important in history.
- ERSATZ - adj. (of a product) made or used as a substitute, typically an inferior one, for something else.
- ESOTERIC - adj. intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with a specialized knowledge or interest.
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