- anthology (n) a published collection of pieces of writing, particularly poetry
- baroque (adj) relating to a style of European architecture, music, and art of the 17th and 18th centuries.
- besiege (v) to surround (a place) with armed forces in order to capture it or force its surrender; lay siege to.
- darling (adj) beloved, charming; (n) an affectionate form for one who is beloved
- endearing (adj) inspiring love or affection
- enigmatic (adj) mysterious, inexplicable
- epiphany (n) a moment of sudden revelation, insight or inspiration
- fracture (n) the cracking &/or breaking of a hard object or material; the replacement of a simple vowel by a diphthong owing to the influence of a following sound, particularly a consonant; (v) cause to break
- idiom (n) a group of words established by usage, whose meaning is not deducible from the words' individual meanings; a characteristic mode of expression in culture, particularly music & art
- melancholy (n) a deep, pensive, & long-lasting sadness
- onomatopoeia (n) the formation of a word acoustically similar to the concept they denote
- pearl (n) a hard, lustrous spherical mass; a precious thing; (v) form pearllike drops
- personify (v) represent a quality or concept by use of human behaviour & form
- petrichor (n) the scent of fresh rain on dry earth or ground
- rhetoric (n) the art of effective &/or persuasive language
- serendipity (n) the chance occurrence &/or development of happy &/or beneficial events
- soft (adj) malleable; having pleasing quality involving subtlety, rather than sharpness &/or definition; sympathetic, lenient, compassionate; (adv) 'softly', often : weak, foolish
- symbiosis (n) mutually advantageous interaction between two different organisms
- voyuerism (n) derived from 'voyuer' : (n) a person who gain pleasure (often subconsciously; sometimes sexual) from seeing: nude strangers, strangers engaged in sexual activity, the pain or distress of others
- wanderlust (n) a strong desire or impulse to travel
- amaranthine (adj) eternally beautiful and unfading; everlasting.
- amaryllis (n) a bulbous plant with white, pink, or red flowers and straplike leaves.
- aubergine (n) eggplant; a deep maroon-purple.
- cardamom (n) the aromatic seeds of a plant of the ginger family.
- cascade (n) a process whereby something is successively passed on.
- chartreuse (n) a color halfway between yellow and green, named so after a French liqueur of the same color.
- chevalier (n) a knight.
- cortex (n) the outer layer of the cerebrum, composed of folded gray matter and playing an important role in consciousness.
- coup (n) a notable or successful stroke or move.
- dystopian (adj) of or pertaining to a fictional place or state in which the condition of life is extremely bad, as from deprivation, oppression, or terror.
- erudite (adj) having or showing great knowledge or learning.
- juxtapose (v) place or deal with close together for contrasting effect.
- halcyon (adj) denoting a period of time in the past that was idyllically happy and peaceful.
- hoarfrost (n) a grayish-white crystalline deposit of frozen water vapor formed in clear still weather.
- holocene (adj) of, relating to, or denoting the present epoch.
- leviathan (n) something unusually large of its kind.
- lupine (n) 1) a plant of the pea family. 2) of, like, or relating to a wolf
- maniacal (adj) suggestive of or afflicted with insanity.
- par avion (adv) by mail.
- quiescence (n) dormancy: a state of quiet inaction.
- requiem (n) a Mass for the repose of the souls of the dead.
- tenebrous (adj) dark; shadowy or obscure.
- vanguard (n) a group of people leading the way in new developments or ideas.
- vermillion (n) a brilliant red pigment made from mercury sulfide.
- viridian (n) a bluish-green pigment consisting of hydrated chromium hydroxide.
- haphazard (adj) lacking any obvious principle of organization.
- ubiquitous (adj) present, appearing, or found everywhere.
- slovenly (adj) 1)(esp. of a person or their appearance) messy and dirty. 2)(esp. of a person or action) careless; excessively casual.
- obviate (v) 1) remove (a need or difficulty). 2) avoid; prevent.
- propensity (n) an inclination or natural tendency to behave in a particular way.
- stymie (v) prevent or hinder the progress of.
- indolence (n) avoidance of activity or exertion; laziness.
- redolent (adj) 1) strongly reminiscent or suggestive of (something). 2) (archaic) fragrant or sweet-smelling.
- accumulate (v) gather together or acquire an increasing number or quantity of.
- flaxen (adj) of flax.
- recital (n) 1) the performance of a program of music by a solo instrumentalist or singer or by a small group. 2) an enumeration or listing of connected names, facts, or elements.
- itinerary (n) a planned route or journey.
- titillating (adj) arousing mild sexual excitement or interest; salacious.
- complacent (adj) showing smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one's achievements.
- winsome (adj) attractive or appealing in appearance or character.
- improvident (adj) not having or showing foresight; spendthrift or thoughtless.
- woebegone (adj) sad or miserable in appearance.
- intricate (adj) very complicated or detailed.
- contemplate (v) look thoughtfully for a long time at.
- prevalent (adj) widespread in a particular area at a particular time.
- gist (n) 1) the substance or essence of a speech or text. 2) in law, it is the real point of an action.
- arcadian (adj) rural, rustic, or pastoral, especially suggesting simple, innocent contentment.
- languid (adj) 1) (of a person, manner, or gesture) displaying or having a disinclination for physical exertion or effort; slow and relaxed. 2) weak or faint from illness or fatigue.
- fidgety (adj) inclined to fidget; restless or uneasy.
- reiterate (v) say something again or a number of times, typically for emphasis or clarity.
- riven (v) 1) to rend or tear apart. 2) to break into pieces, as by a blow; cleave or split asunder. 3) to break or distress (the spirit, for example).
- malleable (adj) 1)(of a metal or other material) able to be hammered or pressed permanently out of shape without breaking or cracking. 2) (of a person's charcter) easily influenced; pliable.
- dischord (n) 1) disagreement between people. 2) in music, the lack of harmony between notes sounding together. (v) (archaic) (of people) disagree.
- scathing (adj) witheringly scornful; severely critical.
- annihilate (v) destroy utterly; obliterate.
- auscultate (v) to listen
- inherent (adj) existing in something as a permanent, essential, or characteristic attribute.
- ricochet (n) a glancing rebound. (v) to spring back; spring away from an impact.
- _hallowed_(v) honor as holy.
- penchant (n) a strong or habitual liking for something or tendency to do something.
- hence (adv) 1) as a consequence; for this reason. 2) in the future (used after a period of time).
- peculiar (adj) 1) strange or odd; unusual. 2) belonging exclusively to. (n) (british) a parish or church exempt from the jurisdiction of the diocese in which it lies, through being subject to the jurisdiction of the monarch or an archbishop.
- harrowed (v) to cause distress to.
- anguished (adj) experiencing or expressing severe mental or physical pain or suffering.
- flustered (v) make (someone) agitated or confused.
- harangue (n) a lengthy and aggressive speech.(v) to lecture (someone) at length in an aggressive and critical manner.
- chagrin (n)distress or embarrassment at having failed or been humiliated. (v) to feel distressed or humiliated.
- equanimity (n) mental calmness, composure, and evenness of temper, esp. in a difficult situation.
- xenophobic (adj) having or showing an intense or irrational dislike or fear of people from other countries.
- magnanimous (adj) very generous or forgiving, esp. toward a rival or someone less powerful than oneself.
- illustrious (adj) well known, respected, and admired for past achievements.
- august (adj) 1) inspiring awe or admiration; majestic. 2) venerable for reasons of age or high rank.
- gaudy (adj) extravagantly bright or showy, typically so as to be tasteless.
- charlatan (n) a person falsely claiming to have a special knowledge or skill; a fraud.
- avarice (n) extreme greed for wealth or material gain.
- inscrutable (adj) impossible to understand or interpret.
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