- abstemious not self-indulgent, especially when eating or drinking; moderate/self-disciplined
- aegis the protection, backing, or support of a particular person or organization.
- aliquot a quantity that can be divided into another a whole number of times
- anthelmintic (chiefly of medicines) used to destroy parasitic worms.
- apostate a person who renounces a religious or political belief or principle; traitor/nonconformist
- apotheosis the highest point in the development of something; culmination or climax
- aril an extra seed-covering, typically colored and hairy or fleshy
- ascetic characterized by or suggesting the practice of severe self-discipline and abstention from all forms of indulgence, typically for religious reasons; self-denying/abstinent
- aspersion an attack on the reputation or integrity of someone or something
- aver state or assert to be the case
- azimuth the direction of a celestial object from the observer, expressed as the angular distance from the north or south point of the horizon to the point at which a vertical circle passing through the object intersects the horizon
- badinage humorous or witty conversation
- bespoke (of an appearance or action) suggest; be evidence of
- brook tolerate or allow (something, typically dissent or opposition)
- bulrush cattail
- capacious spacious
- chiliad a group of 1000 things
- codex an ancient manuscript text in book form.
- comportment behavior; bearing
- demonym name for a resident of a locality derived from the name of the locality
- desuetude a state of disuse
- didactic intended to teach, particularly in having moral instruction as an ulterior motive; instructional/educational
- divaricate stretch or spread apart; diverge widely
- egregious outstandingly bad; shocking
- emendation a correction or change, as of a text.
- epigenesis the theory, now generally held, that an embryo develops progressively from an undifferentiated egg cell
- equanimity mental calmness, composure, and evenness of temper, esp. in a difficult situation.
- filigree ornamental work of fine wire formed into delicate tracery
- graticule a network of lines representing meridians and parallels, on which a map or plan can be represented.
- idyll an extremely happy, peaceful, or picturesque episode or scene, typically an idealized or unsustainable one
- impute represent (something, esp. something undesirable) as being done, caused, or possessed by someone; attribute
- inchoate just begun and so not fully formed or developed; rudimentary
- inculcate instill (an attitude, idea, or habit) by persistent instruction
- inveigle persuade (someone) to do something by means of deception or flattery; tempt/lure
- kerfuffle a commotion or fuss, esp. one caused by conflicting views
- kinesthesia awareness of the position and movement of the parts of the body by means of sensory organs (proprioceptors) in the muscles and joints.
- laminar taking place along constant streamlines; not turbulent.
- larch a coniferous tree with bunches of deciduous bright green needles, found in cool regions of the northern hemisphere.
- legerdemain skillful use of one's hands when performing conjuring tricks
- louche disreputable or sordid in a rakish or appealing way: the louche world of the theater.
- loupe a small magnifying glass used by jewelers and watchmakers.
- luxuriate enjoy oneself in a luxurious way; take self-indulgent delight
- mellifluous sweet or musical; pleasant to hear.
- missive a letter, esp. a long or official one.
- nadir the lowest point in the fortunes of a person or organization.
- nonce coined for or used on one occasion
- oftener requently; many times
- omnibus a volume containing several novels or other items previously published separately
- peremptory insisting on immediate attention or obedience, especially in a brusquely imperious way; final
- perseverate repeat or prolong an action, thought, or utterance after the stimulus that prompted it has ceased.
- perspicuous clearly expressed and easily understood; lucid.
- plenary (of a meeting) to be attended by all participants at a conference or assembly, who otherwise meet in smaller groups.
- privation a state in which things that are essential for human well-being such as food and warmth are scarce or lacking; the loss or absence of a quality or attribute that is normally present
- proprioception the sense of the relative position of neighbouring parts of the body.
- proscenium the part of a theater stage in front of the curtain.
- protent a sign or warning that something, esp. something momentous or calamitous, is likely to happen
- putative generally considered or reputed to be.
- __recondite_- little known; abstruse
- repartee conversation or speech characterized by quick, witty comments or replies.
- riposte a quick clever reply to an insult or criticism.
- sagacious having or showing keen mental discernment or judgement; shrewd/wise
- salutary - (esp. with reference to something unwelcome or unpleasant) producing good effects; beneficial
- scanty small or insufficient in quantity or amount : scanty wages. (of clothing) revealing; skimpy
- seigniorage profit made by a government by issuing currency, esp. the difference between the face value of coins and their production costs.
- shill an accomplice of a hawker, gambler, or swindler who acts as an enthusiastic customer to entice or encourage others.
- sonorous (of a person's voice or other sound) imposingly deep and full.
- sublimate (esp. in psychoanalytic theory) divert or modify (an instinctual impulse) into a culturally higher or socially more acceptable activity
- surfeit an excessive amount of something
- trope a figurative or metaphorical use of a word or expression.
- tyro a beginner or novice.
- verdant (of countryside) green with grass or other rich vegetation.
- vermifuge an anthelmintic medicine.
- welter a chaotic mass or jumble
- winnow divide, segregate
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