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Absquatulate : To leave abruptly.Agastopia : Admiration of a particular part of someone's body.Ailurophile : A cat lover.Allegator : Humorous for 'alligator.'Alpenglow : A reddish glow near sunrise or sunset on the mountaintops.Anemone : A plant or flower, sounding whimsically like 'an enemy.'Anfractuous : Full of twists and turns.Antimacassar : A cover for chair backs to prevent soiling from hair oils.Apoptosis : The process of programmed cell death, often quipped in biology humor.Appaloosa : A breed of horse, noted for its colorful spotted pattern.Apple-knocker : Rural, unsophisticated person.Arachibutyrophobia : The fear of peanut butter sticking to the roof of the mouth.Archipelago : A large group of islands, sounds more complex than it is.Argle-bargle : Copious but meaningless talk or writing.Argy-bargy : A lively or contentious argument.Armadillo : A small American mammal with a leathery armor shell.Asthenosphere : The upper layer of the earth's mantle, below the lithosphere.Astraphobia : Fear of thunder and lightning.Autotomy : The ability of an animal to release a part of its body and regrow it.Avuncular : Relating to an uncle, often used humorously in describing a kindly demeanor.
B
Babushka : A headscarf, tied under the chin, typical in Eastern Europe.Bafflegab : Confusing or generally unintelligible jargon.Baksheesh : A term used for a small bribe or tip in parts of Asia.Balderdash : Senseless talk or writing; nonsense.Ballyhoo : Extravagant publicity or fuss.Bamboozle : To fool or cheat someone.Bandicoot : An Australian marsupial, oddly named and looking.Barnstorm : To travel around the countryside making political speeches, performances, etc.Bazooka : A portable rocket launcher, also whimsically used for its sound.Bedlam : A scene of uproar and confusion.Befuddle : To make someone unable to think clearly.Bibliopole : A person who buys and sells books, especially rare ones.Bilge : The lowest part of the ship, often used to express nonsense ('bilge talk').Bilirubin : A yellow compound that occurs in the normal catabolic pathway that breaks down heme in vertebrates.Bivouac : A temporary camp without tents or cover, used especially by soldiers or mountaineers.Blabbermouth : A person who talks too much, especially revealing secrets.Blatherskite : A person who talks at great length without making much sense.Blunderbuss : An old-fashioned firearm with a broad, flared muzzle.Bobolink : A North American songbird; the name itself sounds humorous.Borborygmus : A rumbling or gurgling noise made by the movement of fluid and gas in the intestines.
C
Cacodemonomania : The pathological belief that one is inhabited by an evil spirit.Cacophony : A harsh, discordant mixture of sounds.Callipygian : Having well-shaped buttocks.Canoodle : To engage in affectionate, often playful cuddling or kissing.Cantankerous : Bad-tempered, argumentative, and uncooperative.Capricious : Given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior.Caterwaul : To make a shrill howling or wailing noise.Claptrap : Absurd or nonsensical talk or ideas.Cobweb : A spider's web, especially when old and covered with dust.Cockalorum : A small, self-important man.Codswallop : Nonsense.Collywobbles : Intense anxiety or nervousness, especially with stomach queasiness.Corker : Something that is particularly excellent or outstanding.Cornucopia : A symbol of plenty consisting of a goat's horn overflowing with flowers, fruit, and corn.Crapulence : Sickness caused by excessive eating or drinking.Crepuscular : Resembling or relating to twilight; active during the twilight.Crinkum-crankum : Elaborate or detailed.Crudivore : An eater of raw food.Cuddle : To hold close in one's arms as a way of showing love or affection.Curmudgeon : A bad-tempered or surly person.
D
Dillydally : To waste time through aimless wandering or indecision.Dingleberry : A small clump of dung, clinging to the wool of a sheep, also used humorously for an inconsequential person.Dingus : A gadget, device, or object whose name is forgotten or unknown.Discombobulate : To confuse or disconcert; upset; frustrate.Doodle : To scribble absentmindedly.Doozy : Something outstanding or unique of its kind.Doppelganger : A ghostly double or counterpart of a living person.Draconian : (Of laws or their application) excessively harsh and severe.Draggle : To make wet and dirty by dragging in mud or water.Dram : A small drink of whiskey or other spirits.Drivel : Silly nonsense.Droll : Curious or unusual in a way that provokes dry amusement.Druthers : One's own way, choice, or preference.Ducky : Fine; excellent; wonderful.Dudgeon : A feeling of offense or deep resentment.Dulcet : (Especially of sound) sweet and soothing (often ironically).Dumfounded : Greatly astonish or amaze.Dummkopf : A stupid person (from the German word meaning 'dumb head').Dunderhead : A dull or stupid person.Dyspepsia : Indigestion or consequent irritability or depression.
E
Ebullient : Cheerful and full of energy.Ecdysiast : A striptease performer.Effervescent : Vivacious and enthusiastic.Egregious : Outstandingly bad; shocking.Elucubrate : To produce (something) by long and intensive effort, especially literary work.Embrocation : A liquid used for rubbing on the body to relieve pain from sprains and strains.Ensorcell : To enchant or fascinate someone.Entomophagy : The practice of eating insects, especially by humans.Ephemeral : Lasting for a very short time.Epistolary : Relating to or denoted by the writing of letters.Ersatz : (Of a product) made or used as a substitute, typically an inferior one, for something else.Eructation : The act of belching.Esculent : Fit or suitable for eating; edible.Esoteric : Intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with a specialized knowledge or interest.Euphonious : Pleasing to the ear.Exacerbate : To make (a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling) worse.Exsanguinate : To drain (a person, animal, or organ) of blood.Extemporize : To compose, perform, or produce something such as music or a speech without preparation; improvise.Extrapolate : Extend the application of (a method or conclusion) to an unknown situation by assuming that existing trends will continue or similar methods will be applicable.Eyewash : Nonsense, flattery used to deceive.
F
Fandango : A lively Spanish or Spanish-American dance in triple time, performed by a couple, which is also a lively musical work to accompany this dance.Fantod : A state or attack of uneasiness or unreasonableness.Farrago : A confused mixture.Filibuster : An action such as a prolonged speech that obstructs progress in a legislative assembly while not technically contravening the required procedures.Finagle : To obtain (something) by devious or dishonest means.Flabbergast : To surprise (someone) greatly; astonish.Flapdoodle : Nonsense.Flimflam : Nonsensical or insincere talk.Floccinaucinihilipilification : The action or habit of estimating something as worthless.Flummery : Empty compliments; nonsense.Folderol : Trivial or nonsensical fuss.Fopdoodle : An insignificant or foolish man.Fribble : To act in a frivolous way.Frivolous : Not having any serious purpose or value.Fuddy-duddy : A person who is old-fashioned and fussy.Fugacious : Tending to disappear; fleeting.Fulminate : To express vehement protest.Furbelow : A gathered strip or pleated border of a skirt or petticoat.Fusillade : A series of shots fired or missiles thrown all at the same time or in quick succession.Fustian : Pompous or pretentious speech or writing.
G
Gadzooks : An exclamation of surprise or annoyance.Gallimaufry : A confused jumble or medley of things.Gallivant : To go around from one place to another in the pursuit of pleasure or entertainment.Gambol : To jump or skip about playfully.Gargantuan : Enormous.Gibberish : Unintelligible or meaningless speech or writing; nonsense.Gimcrack : A cheap and showy ornament; a knickknack.Gobbledygook : Language that is meaningless or is made unintelligible by excessive use of abstruse technical terms.Gobbledygook : Nonsense, especially jargon that is difficult to decipher.Gobsmacked : Utterly astonished; amazed.Goombah : An older friend who protects you.Gorgonize : To have a paralyzing or mesmerizing effect on someone.Gossamer : Something very light, thin, and insubstantial or delicate.Griffonage : Unreadable or sloppy handwriting.Grok : To understand something intuitively or by empathy.Gubbins : Miscellaneous gadgets or paraphernalia.Guffaw : A loud and boisterous laugh.Gumption : Shrewd or spirited initiative and resourcefulness.Gunky : Sticky or greasy material.Gyrate : To move or cause to move in a circle or spiral, especially quickly.
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Haberdashery : The goods and wares sold by a haberdasher; typically small items used for sewing and dressing.Haberdashery : The goods and wares sold by a haberdasher; typically small items used for sewing and dressing.Hapless : Unfortunate.Harangue : A lengthy and aggressive speech.Harbinger : A person or thing that announces or signals the approach of another.Hawser : A thick rope or cable for mooring or towing a ship.Hemidemisemiquaver : A musical note of very short duration; a sixty-fourth note.Higgledy-piggledy : In a confused or chaotic state.Hobnob : Mix socially, especially with those of higher social status.Hodgepodge : A confused mixture.Hoity-toity : Haughtily or thoughtlessly frivolous.Hokum : Nonsense, especially that intended to deceive.Hooligan : A violent young troublemaker, typically one of a gang.Hootenanny : An informal gathering with folk music and sometimes dancing.Hubbub : A chaotic din caused by a crowd of people.Hullabaloo : A commotion; a fuss.Humbug : Deceptive or false talk or behavior.Humdinger : A remarkable or outstanding person or thing of its kind.Hunker : Squat or crouch down low.Hydroxyzine : A medicine used to relieve itching and anxiety.
I
Iconoclast : A person who attacks or criticizes cherished beliefs or institutions.Idiosyncrasy : A mode of behavior or way of thought peculiar to an individual.Ignominious : Deserving or causing public disgrace or shame.Illustrious : Well known, respected, and admired for past achievements.Imbroglio : An extremely confused, complicated, or embarrassing situation.Impetuous : Acting or done quickly and without thought or care.Incognito : Having one's true identity concealed.Incontrovertible : Not able to be denied or disputed.Incunabula : Books printed before 1501.Indubitable : Impossible to doubt; unquestionable.Ineffable : Too great or extreme to be expressed or described in words.Inexorable : Impossible to stop or prevent.Infinitesimal : Extremely small.Inimitable : So good or unusual as to be impossible to copy; unique.Insouciance : Casual lack of concern; indifference.Interlocutor : A person who takes part in a dialogue or conversation.Intransigent : Unwilling or refusing to change one's views or to agree about something.Inundate : Overwhelm (someone) with things or people to be dealt with.Invective : Insulting, abusive, or highly critical language.Iridescent : Showing luminous colors that seem to change when seen from different angles.
J
Jabber : Talk rapidly and excitedly but with little sense.Jabberwocky : Nonsense, gibberish, or meaningless speech.Jackanapes : An impudent or conceited person; a mischievous child.Jalopy : An old car in a dilapidated condition.Jambalaya : A spicy dish of rice with shrimp, chicken, and vegetables, typical of Creole cooking.Jamboree : A large celebration or party, typically a boisterous one.Jargogle : To confuse, jumble.Jejune : Naive, simplistic, and superficial.Jeopardize : Put (someone or something) into a situation in which there is a danger of loss, harm, or failure.Jettison : Throw or drop (something) from an aircraft or ship.Jiggery-pokery : Devious or dishonest activity.Jink : To move quickly or unexpectedly with sudden turns and shifts.Jocular : Fond of or characterized by joking; humorous or playful.Jocund : Cheerful and lighthearted.Jollification : Lively celebration or festivity.Jubilee : A special anniversary of an event, especially one celebrating twenty-five or fifty years of a reign or activity.Judicious : Having, showing, or done with good judgment or sense.Juggernaut : A huge, powerful, and overwhelming force or institution.Juvenescent : Becoming youthful; young again.Juxtapose : To place or deal with close together for contrasting effect.
K
Kaleidoscope : A constantly changing pattern or sequence of elements.Kaleidoscopic : Having complex patterns of colors; multicolored.Keelhaul : To punish by dragging under the keel of a ship.Kerfuffle : A commotion or fuss, especially one caused by conflicting views.Kerplunk : A sound made by something heavy falling into water.Kibosh : To put an end to; to halt.Kickshaw : A delicacy, a fancy but insubstantial cooked dish.Killjoy : A person who deliberately spoils the enjoyment of others.Kismet : Destiny; fate.Kitsch : Art, objects, or design considered to be in poor taste because of excessive garishness or sentimentality, but sometimes appreciated in an ironic or knowing way.Klaxon : A loud electric horn.Kleptomania : An irresistible urge to steal items of trivial value.Klutz : A clumsy person.Knavery : Unprincipled, untrustworthy, or dishonest dealing; trickery.Knell : The sound of a bell, especially when rung solemnly for a death or funeral.Knickerbocker : A New Yorker descended from the early Dutch settlers or anyone wearing knickerbockers (short trousers).Knickknack : A small worthless object, often used for decoration.Knobble : A small lump or knob on a thing.Kook : An eccentric, crazy, or foolish person.Kowtow : Act in an excessively subservient manner.
L
Labile : Apt or likely to change.Lackadaisical : Lacking enthusiasm and determination; carelessly lazy.Lacuna : An unfilled space or interval; a gap.Lagniappe : Something given as a bonus or extra gift.Lambaste : To criticize someone or something harshly.Lambent : (Of light or fire) glowing, gleaming, or flickering with a soft radiance.Lampoon : To publicly criticize (someone or something) by using ridicule, irony, or sarcasm.Lapidary : Relating to stone and gems and the work involved in engraving, cutting, or polishing.Lark : Something done for fun, especially something mischievous or daring; an adventure.Legerdemain : Skillful use of one's hands when performing conjuring tricks.Legerity : Physical or mental quickness; nimbleness; agility.Lilliputian : Extremely small.Limn : Depict or describe in painting or words.Loblolly : A mudhole or swamp.Loquacious : Tending to talk a great deal; talkative.Lugubrious : Looking or sounding sad and dismal.Lummox : A clumsy, stupid person.Luncheonette : A small, informal restaurant where light meals are served.Lycanthrope : A werewolf.Lysergic : Pertaining to or denoting the acid used in LSD.
M
Macabre : Disturbing because concerned with or causing a fear of death.Machination : A plot or scheme.Maelstrom : A powerful whirlpool in the sea or a river.Magniloquent : Using high-flown or bombastic language.Malapropism : The mistaken use of a word in place of a similar-sounding one, often with unintentionally amusing effect.Malarkey : Meaningless talk; nonsense.Mawkish : Sentimental in a feeble or sickly way.Mellifluous : Sweet or musical; pleasant to hear.Mellifluous : Sweet-sounding.Mendacious : Not telling the truth; lying.Mercurial : Characterized by rapid and unpredictable change in mood.Miasma : A highly unpleasant or unhealthy smell or vapor.Misanthrope : A person who dislikes humankind and avoids human society.Misnomer : A wrong or inaccurate name or designation.Mnemonic : A device such as a pattern of letters, ideas, or associations that assists in remembering something.Mollycoddle : Treat (someone) in an indulgent or overprotective way.Moniker : A name.Moonstruck : Unable to think or act normally, especially because of being in love.Mugwump : A person who remains aloof or independent, especially from party politics.Munificent : More generous than is usual or necessary.
N
Nabob : A person of great wealth or importance.Nadir : The lowest point in the fortunes of a person or organization.Nascent : Just coming into existence and beginning to display signs of future potential.Nebbish : A person, especially a man, who is regarded as pitifully ineffectual, timid, or submissive.Nebulous : In the form of a cloud or haze; hazy.Nefarious : (Typically of an action or activity) wicked or criminal.Nemesis : The inescapable agent of someone's or something's downfall.Nescience : Lack of knowledge or awareness; ignorance.Nincompoop : A foolish or stupid person.Nirvana : A state of perfect happiness; an ideal or idyllic place.Nocuous : Harmful, poisonous, or very unpleasant.Noggin : A person's head.Nonplussed : So surprised and confused that one is unsure how to react.Nostrum : A medicine, especially one that is not considered effective, prepared by an unqualified person.Nugatory : Of no value or importance.Nugget : A small lump of gold or other precious metal found ready-formed in the earth.Numismatics : The study or collection of coins, paper currency, and medals.Nuptial : Relating to marriage or weddings.Nyctophilia : Love of darkness or night; finding relaxation or comfort in the darkness.Nympholepsy : A state of rapture supposed to be inspired by nymphs.
O
Obambulate : To walk about.Obdurate : Stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or course of action.Obeisance : Deferential respect.Obelus : A symbol (÷) used in ancient manuscripts to mark a questionable passage.Obfuscate : To render obscure, unclear, or unintelligible.Obfuscation : The action of making something obscure, unclear, or unintelligible.Obloquy : Strong public criticism or verbal abuse.Ocarina : A small wind instrument with holes for fingers.Occiput : The back part of the skull.Oenophile : A connoisseur of wines.Offal : The entrails and internal organs of an animal used as food.Offing : The more distant part of the sea visible from the shore.Oleaginous : Exaggeratedly and distastefully complimentary; oily.Oligopoly : A state of limited competition, in which a market is shared by a small number of producers or sellers.Omphaloskepsis : The contemplation of one's navel as part of a mystical exercise.Onomatopoeia : The formation of a word from a sound associated with what is named (e.g., cuckoo, sizzle).Orotund : (Of speech or writing) full, round, and imposing.Osculate : Technical term for 'kiss.'Oubliette : A secret dungeon with access only through a trapdoor in its ceiling.Oxymoron : A figure of speech in which apparently contradictory terms appear in conjunction.
P
Pandemonium : Wild and noisy disorder or confusion; uproar.Panjandrum : A person who claims or is given unwarranted importance or status.Parapet : A low protective wall along the edge of a roof, bridge, or balcony.Parsimonious : Unwilling to spend money or use resources; stingy or frugal.Peccadillo : A small, relatively unimportant offense or sin.Pedagogue : A teacher, especially a strict or pedantic one.Pellucid : Translucently clear.Penumbra : The partially shaded outer region of the shadow cast by an opaque object.Perambulate : Walk or travel through or around a place or area, especially for pleasure and in a leisurely way.Peripatetic : Traveling from place to place, especially working or based in various places for relatively short periods.Persnickety : Placing too much emphasis on trivial or minor details; fussy.Pettifogger : A lawyer who unscrupulously handles small, petty cases.Phantasmagoria : A sequence of real or imaginary images like those seen in a dream.Philately : The collection and study of postage stamps.Phlegmatic : Having an unemotional and stolidly calm disposition.Picayune : Petty; trivial.Piffle : Nonsensical talk or ideas.Pilgarlic : A bald head; a person regarded with mild or pretended contempt or pity.Pirouette : An act of spinning on one foot, typically with the raised foot touching the knee of the supporting leg.Platitudinous : Used too often to be interesting or thoughtful; hackneyed.
Q
Quaestor : Any of various public officials in ancient Rome responsible for finance and administration.Quaff : To drink (something, especially an alcoholic drink) heartily.Quaggy : Resembling a marsh; boggy.Quagmire : A soft boggy area of land that gives way underfoot or a complex or hazardous situation.Quandary : A state of perplexity or uncertainty over what to do in a difficult situation.Quarrelsome : Given to or characterized by quarreling.Querencia : A place from which one's strength of character is drawn, one's comfort zone; a place where one feels at home.Querulous : Complaining in a petulant or whining manner.Quibble : A slight objection or criticism about a trivial matter.Quicksilver : Another term for mercury, used in metaphorical senses to describe something fast and unpredictable.Quintain : A post used as a target for tilting exercises for knights in the Middle Ages.Quintessential : Representing the most perfect or typical example of a quality or class.Quip : A witty remark.Quisling : A traitor who collaborates with an enemy force occupying their country.Quixotic : Exceedingly idealistic; unrealistic and impractical.Quixotism : Quixotic behavior or thoughts.Quizzical : (Of a person's expression or behavior) indicating mild or amused puzzlement.Quoin : An external angle of a wall or building.Quorate : (Of a committee or other group requiring a minimum number of members) having the requisite number of members present to conduct business.Quotidian : Of or occurring every day; daily.
R
Rabble : A disorderly crowd; a mob.Raconteur : A person who tells anecdotes in a skillful and amusing way.Ragamuffin : A person, typically a child, in ragged, dirty clothes.Rambunctious : Uncontrollably exuberant; boisterous.Rapscallion : A mischievous person.Ratatouille : A French dish of stewed vegetables, which is eaten as a side dish or meal.Razzmatazz : Noisy, showy, and exciting activity and display designed to attract and impress.Recondite : (Of a subject or knowledge) little known; abstruse.Recumbent : (Especially of a person or human figure) lying down.Redolent : Strongly reminiscent or suggestive of (something); fragrant or sweet-smelling.Rendezvous : A meeting at an agreed time and place, typically between two people.Ribald : Referring to sexual matters in an amusingly rude or irreverent way.Rigmarole : A lengthy and complicated procedure.Ripsnorter : Something exceptional or extraordinary.Rococo : Characterized by an elaborately ornamental late baroque style of decoration prevalent in 18th-century continental Europe.Rogue : A dishonest or unprincipled man.Roustabout : An unskilled or casual laborer, especially at a circus or oil field.Rubicund : (Of someone's face) having a ruddy complexion; high-colored.Ruckus : A disturbance or commotion.Ruminate : Think deeply about something.
S
Sabotage : Deliberate destruction, disruption, or obstruction of something.Sacrosanct : Regarded as too important or valuable to be interfered with.Sagacious : Having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment; wise or shrewd.Salubrious : Health-giving; healthy.Sanctimonious : Making a show of being morally superior to other people.Sardonic : Grimly mocking or cynical.Scallywag : A person, especially a child, who behaves badly but in an amusingly mischievous rather than harmful way.Scintillating : Sparkling or shining brightly.Scurrilous : Making or spreading scandalous claims about someone with the intention of damaging their reputation.Serendipity : The occurrence and development of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way.Shenanigans : Secret or dishonest activity or maneuvering.Skedaddle : Depart quickly or hurriedly; run away.Skullduggery : Underhanded or unscrupulous behavior; trickery.Slapdash : Done too hurriedly and carelessly.Sleuth : A detective.Snickersnee : A large knife.Snollygoster : A shrewd, unprincipled person, especially a politician.Sobriquet : A person's nickname.Soliloquy : An act of speaking one's thoughts aloud when by oneself or regardless of any hearers, especially by a character in a play.Spatula : An implement with a broad, flat, blunt blade, used for mixing and spreading things, especially in cooking and painting.
T
Tabernacle : A fixed or movable habitation, typically of light construction.Talisman : An object, typically an inscribed ring or stone, that is thought to have magic powers and to bring good luck.Tantamount : Equivalent in seriousness to; virtually the same as.Tautology : The saying of the same thing twice in different words, generally considered to be a fault of style (e.g., 'they arrived one after the other in succession').Temerity : Excessive confidence or boldness; audacity.Thaumaturgy : The working of wonders or miracles; magic.Threnody : A lament.Tittle-tattle : Idle talk; gossip.Tomfoolery : Foolish or silly behavior.Torpid : Mentally or physically inactive; lethargic.Travesty : A false, absurd, or distorted representation of something.Tremulous : Shaking or quivering slightly.Triskaidekaphobia : Fear of the number thirteen.Troglodyte : (Literally) a cave-dweller, typically used to describe someone who is deliberately ignorant or old-fashioned.Tumult : A loud, confused noise, especially one caused by a large mass of people.Turbid : Cloudy, opaque, or thick with suspended matter.Turpitude : Depravity; wickedness.Tutelage : Protection of or authority over someone or something; guardianship.Twee : Excessively or affectedly quaint, pretty, or sentimental.Tyro : A beginner or novice.
U
Ubiquitarian : Being everywhere at once.Ubiquitous : Present, appearing, or found everywhere.Ufology : The study of UFOs.Ukulele : A small, guitar-like instrument associated with Hawaiian music.Ulterior : Existing beyond what is obvious or admitted; intentionally hidden.Ululate : Howl or wail as an expression of strong emotion, typically grief.Umami : A category of taste in food (besides sweet, sour, salt, and bitter), corresponding to the flavor of glutamates.Umbrage : Offense or annoyance.Unctuous : (Of a person) excessively or ingratiatingly flattering; oily.Underwhelm : Fail to impress or make a positive impact on someone; disappoint.Unflappable : Having or showing calmness in a crisis.Ungulate : A hoofed mammal.Unkempt : Having an untidy or disheveled appearance.Unmitigated : Absolute; unqualified.Uproarious : Characterized by or provoking loud noise or uproar.Urbane : (Of a person, especially a man) suave, courteous, and refined in manner.Usurp : Take (a position of power or importance) illegally or by force.Utilitarian : Designed to be useful or practical rather than attractive.Utopia : An imagined place or state of things in which everything is perfect.Uvula : A fleshy extension at the back of the soft palate which hangs above the throat.
V
Vacillate : Alternate or waver between different opinions or actions; be indecisive.Vagary : An unexpected and inexplicable change in a situation or in someone's behavior.Vainglorious : Excessively proud of oneself or one's achievements; overly vain.Valediction : The action of saying farewell.Vamoose : To leave hurriedly.Vanguard : A group of people leading the way in new developments or ideas.Vanquish : Defeat thoroughly.Vapid : Offering nothing that is stimulating or challenging; bland.Variegated : Exhibiting different colors, especially as irregular patches or streaks.Vehement : Showing strong feeling; forceful, passionate, or intense.Venial : (Of a fault or offense) slight and pardonable.Veracity : Conformity to facts; accuracy.Verdant : Green with grass or other rich vegetation.Vernacular : The language or dialect spoken by the ordinary people in a particular country or region.Vestige : A trace of something that is disappearing or no longer exists.Vicissitude : A change of circumstances or fortune, typically one that is unwelcome or unpleasant.Vilify : Speak or write about in an abusively disparaging manner.Vindicate : Clear (someone) of blame or suspicion.Visceral : Relating to deep inward feelings rather than to the intellect.Vituperate : Blame or insult (someone) in strong or violent language.
W
Waffle : To talk or write a lot without giving any useful information or any clear answers.Wanderlust : A strong desire to travel and explore the world.Wassail : A salutation wishing health to a person, typically used in toasts.Wheedle : To use flattery or coaxing in order to persuade someone to do something or give one something.Wherewithal : The money or other means needed for a particular purpose.Whimsical : Playfully quaint or fanciful, especially in an appealing and amusing way.Whippersnapper : A young and inexperienced person considered to be presumptuous or overconfident.Whirligig : A toy that spins around, for example, a top or a wind spinner.Whistleblower : A person who informs on a person or organization regarded as engaging in an unlawful or immoral activity.Willy-nilly : Whether one likes it or not.Windfall : An unexpected, unearned, or sudden gain or advantage.Winsome : Attractive or appealing in appearance or character.Wizened : Shriveled or wrinkled with age.Wobble : Move unsteadily from side to side.Woozy : Unsteady, dizzy, or dazed.Wordplay : The witty exploitation of the meanings and ambiguities of words, especially in puns.Workaday : Not special, unusual, or interesting in any way; mundane.Wraith : A ghost or ghostlike image of someone, especially one seen shortly before or after their death.Wunderkind : A person who achieves great success when relatively young.Wuthering : (Of weather) characterized by strong winds.
X
Xanthic : Yellowish; relating to or tending towards yellow.Xenagogue : A guide; someone who conducts strangers.Xenial : Hospitable, especially to visiting strangers or foreigners.Xeniality : The quality of being hospitable, particularly to guests or strangers.Xenocryst : A crystal in an igneous rock which is not derived from the original magma.Xenodocheionology : The study of hotels and their management.Xenogenesis : The supposed generation of offspring completely and entirely different from the parent.Xenolith : A rock fragment which becomes enveloped in a larger rock during the latter's development and solidification.Xenon : A chemical element with the symbol Xe and atomic number 54.Xenophobia : Dislike of or prejudice against people from other countries.Xenurus : A genus of small, two-tailed bristle-tailed insects.Xeric : Characterized by, or adapted to a dry environment.Xerophyte : A plant that requires very little water.Xerostomia : Dry mouth resulting from reduced or absent saliva flow.Xiphoid : Shaped like a sword; the xiphoid process is the smallest and lowest part of the sternum.Xylitol : A sugar alcohol used as a sweetener.Xylography : The art of engraving on wood.Xyloid : Resembling wood.Xylophone : A musical instrument in the percussion family that consists of wooden bars struck by mallets.Xystus : A garden walk planted with trees.
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Yaffle : To eat or drink noisily.Yammer : To talk loudly and persistently.Yare : Quick; agile; lively.Yarely : With agility; briskly.Yarnbombing : The action of covering objects or structures in public places with decorative knitted or crocheted material as a form of street art.Yawp : A harsh or hoarse cry or yelp.Yclept : By the name of; called.Yeanling : A lamb or kid that is a year old or that has not yet completed its first year.Yen : A longing or craving.Yeoman : A servant in a royal or noble household, ranking between a sergeant and a groom or a squire and a page.Yggdrasil : An immense mythical tree that connects the nine worlds in Norse cosmology.Yield : To produce or provide (a natural, agricultural, or industrial product).Yips : Nervous tension affecting an athlete, especially a golfer, in performing a particular skill.Yobbo : A loud, obnoxious, and aggressive person; a hooligan.Yoke : A wooden beam used between a pair of oxen to enable them to pull together on a load when working in pairs.Yonder : At some distance in the direction indicated; over there.Yonic : Symbolic or pertaining to the female genitalia.Yowl : A loud wailing cry, especially one of pain or distress.Yttrium : A silvery-metallic element, found in rare earth minerals.Yurt : A portable, round tent covered with skins or felt and used as a dwelling by nomads in the steppes of Central Asia.
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Zaftig : (of a person, especially a woman) having a full, rounded figure; plump.Zany : Amusingly unconventional and idiosyncratic.Zarzuela : A Spanish traditional form of musical theatre that alternates between spoken and sung scenes.Zealot : A person who is fanatical and uncompromising in pursuit of their religious, political, or other ideals.Zephyr : A soft gentle breeze.Zeugma : A figure of speech in which a word applies to multiple parts of the sentence.Ziggurat : A rectangular stepped tower, sometimes surmounted by a temple. Ziggurats are first attested in the late 3rd millennium BC and probably inspired the biblical story of the Tower of Babel.Zilch : Nothing; zero.Zing : Energy, enthusiasm, or liveliness.Zither : A musical instrument consisting of a flat wooden sound box with numerous strings stretched across it, played by plucking or strumming.Zodiac : A belt of the heavens within about 8° either side of the ecliptic, including all apparent positions of the sun, moon, and most familiar planets. It is divided into twelve equal divisions or signs.Zombie : A fictional undead being created through the reanimation of a human corpse.Zonked : Completely exhausted or asleep.Zoology : The scientific study of the behavior, structure, physiology, classification, and distribution of animals.Zucchini : A variety of courgette; a summer squash.Zugzwang : A situation in which the obligation to make a move in one's turn is a serious, often decisive, disadvantage.Zumology : The study of fermentation in brewing.Zuppa : An Italian soup, often containing bread, eggs, and other ingredients.Zwitterion : A molecule or ion having separate positively and negatively charged groups.
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