var words_start = ["ab-ovo: from the beginning."," abecedarian: pertaining to the alphabet; also, rudimentary; also, a beginner."," abed: in bed."," aberrant: abnormal."," abeyance: suspension; temporary cessation."," abominate: to detest intensely."," abscond: to depart secretly."," abstemious: temperate; abstinent; refraining from indulgence."," abstruse: difficult to comprehend."," abulia: loss or impairment of the ability to act or to make decisions."," accede: to agree or assent; also, to become a party."," acerbic: sharp, biting, or acid in temper, expression, or tone."," acquiesce: to accept or consent passively or without objection."," acrid: sharp and harsh; bitter."," acrimony: bitter, harsh, or biting sharpness."," acuity: acuteness of perception or vision."," acumen: quickness or keenness of perception or discernment."," adamant: not susceptible to persuasion; unyielding."," admonition: gentle or friendly reproof; friendly warning."," adumbrate: to foreshadow; prefigure."," adventitious: added extrinsically; not essentially inherent."," aegis: a shield; protection."," aerie: a nest or dwelling built in a lofty place."," aestival: of or belonging to the summer."," affable: easy to speak to; also, gracious."," afflatus: a divine inspiration."," agitprop: propaganda."," agog: in eager desire."," agon: struggle; conflict."," agrestic: pertaining to fields or the country."," alfresco: outdoors; outdoor."," ambit: circuit or compass; also, sphere of action or influence."," ameliorate: to make or grow better."," anathema: a curse; a person or thing cursed, or intensely disliked."," ancillary: subordinate, subsidiary; auxiliary."," anodyne: serving to relieve pain."," antediluvian: extremely old."," apocryphal: of doubtful authority or authenticity."," apologia: a formal defense or justification."," apostasy: desertion or departure from one's faith, principles, or party."," apparition: a ghost; also, an unexpected appearance."," appellation: a name, title, or designation."," apposite: of striking appropriateness and relevance."," apprise: to give notice to; to inform."," approbation: formal or official approval; also, praise."," arbiter: one having the power of judging and determining."," arbitrage: the nearly simultaneous purchase and sale of an asset in order to profit from price discrepancies."," arcane: understood or known by only a few."," argot: a specialized vocabulary peculiar to a particular group."," arrogate: to claim or seize without right or justification."," ascetic: one who practices extreme self-denial; also, austere, severe."," ascribe: to attribute."," aspersion: a damaging or derogatory remark."," asseverate: to affirm or declare positively or earnestly."," assiduous: constant in application or attention."," atelier: a workshop; a studio."," atrabilious: irritable; ill-natured."," augury: an omen; prediction."," autochthonous: indigenous; native."," autodidact: one who is self-taught."," avarice: an excessive desire of gain; greediness."," avatar: an incarnation."," bailiwick: a person's specific area of knowledge, authority, interest, skill, or work."," bandog: a large and fierce dog."," beau ideal: a perfect or an idealized type or model."," bedaub: to besmear; also, to overdecorate."," bedizen: to dress or adorn in gaudy manner."," bellwether: a leader or leading indicator."," benefaction: the act of conferring a benefit; also, a benefit conferred."," benignant: kind; gracious; favorable."," berate: to scold severely or angrily."," bestow: to give or confer."," bete-noire: something or someone particularly detested or avoided."," bevy: a group; an assembly."," bibulous: of, pertaining to, marked by, or given to the consumption of alcohol."," billingsgate: foul, abusive language."," bivouac: a usually temporary encampment; also, to encamp."," blackguard: a scoundrel."," blandishment: flattering speech or action."," bloviate: to speak or write in a pompous manner."," bombast: pompous or pretentious speech or writing."," bombinate: to buzz, hum, or drone."," bon-vivant: a person with refined and sociable tastes."," bootless: unavailing; useless."," boulevardier: a man-about-town."," bowdlerize: to remove or modify the parts considered offensive."," braggadocio: empty boasting."," bravado: a real or pretended show of courage or boldness."," bricolage: construction or something constructed by using whatever materials happen to be available."," brio: vigor; vivacity."," brobdingnagian: gigantic; enormous."," bromide: a commonplace or conventional saying."," bumptious: crudely, presumptuously, or noisily self-assertive."," busker: a street musician or performer."," buss: a kiss; to kiss."," caesura: a break or pause in a line of verse; also, any break or pause."," camarilla: a group of secret and often scheming advisers."," canard: an unfounded or false report."," canorous: melodious; musical."," cap-a-pie: from head to foot."," capacious: able to contain much."," capricious: whimsical; changeable."," captious: disposed to find fault or raise objections."," carom: to strike and rebound; also, a glancing off."," cataract: a large waterfall; also, a downpour, a flood."," cavalcade: a procession."," caveat: a warning or caution."," cavil: to raise trivial objections; also, a trivial objection."," celerity: quickness; swiftness."," censorious: harshly critical."," censure: to criticize severely; also, an expression of disapproval."," cerebration: the act or product of thinking."," chary: wary; cautious."," chicanery: the use of trickery to deceive."," chichi: affectedly trendy."," chimera: a mental fabrication."," chortle: to utter, or express with, a snorting, exultant laugh or chuckle."," chthonic: dwelling in or under the earth; also, pertaining to the underworld."," circumspect: cautious; prudent."," clamber: to climb with difficulty, or on all fours."," claque: a group of fawning admirers."," coeval: existing during the same period of time; also, a contemporary."," cogent: appealing to the mind or to reason; convincing."," cogitate: to think; to ponder."," collegial: characterized by or having authority vested equally among colleagues."," colloquial: characteristic of informal spoken language."," collude: to act in concert; to conspire."," comely: pleasing to the sight."," comestible: suitable to be eaten."," comity: a state of mutual harmony, friendship, and respect."," commensurate: equal in measure or extent; also, proportionate."," commodious: comfortably spacious; roomy."," comport: to behave (oneself) in a particular manner."," concatenation: a chain; a succession."," concomitant: accompanying; attending."," condign: deserved; adequate."," conflagration: a large and destructive fire."," confluence: a flowing or coming together."," confrere: a colleague, comrade, or intimate associate."," congeries: a collection; an aggregation."," connubial: of or pertaining to marriage."," consanguineous: related by blood; descended from the same ancestor."," conspectus: a sketch, survey, or outline of a subject."," constitutional: a walk taken for one's health."," contradistinction: distinction by contrast."," contumacious: obstinate; stubbornly disobedient."," conurbation: an aggregation or continuous network of urban communities."," convivial: relating to feasting, drinking, and good company; festive."," cormorant: a gluttonous or greedy person."," coruscate: to emit vivid flashes of light; sparkle; scintillate; gleam."," cosset: to treat with excessive indulgence; to pamper."," coterminous: of equal extent or duration."," countermand: to revoke (a former command) or recall by a contrary order."," countervail: to counteract; also, to offset."," crabwise: sideways; also, in a cautiously indirect manner."," credulous: inclined to believe too readily."," crepuscular: pertaining to twilight."," cupidity: eager or excessive desire, especially for wealth."," cynosure: a center of attention."," defenestrate: to throw out of a window."," deign: to condescend."," deipnosophist: one skilled in table talk."," delectation: great pleasure; delight."," deleterious: harmful."," demagogue: a leader who obtains power by means of appeals to the emotions and prejudices of the populace."," demur: to object; also, to delay."," denizen: an inhabitant."," denouement: the final resolution of the main complication of a literary or dramatic work."," deprecate: to disapprove of; also, to belittle."," deride: to laugh at with contempt."," derogate: to deviate from expectation; also, to detract; also, to disparage."," descry: to catch sight of; to detect."," desideratum: something desired."," desultory: jumping from subject to subject; erratic; inconsistent."," deus ex machina: an agent who appears unexpectedly to solve an apparently insoluble difficulty."," diadem: a crown."," diaphanous: allowing light to pass through."," dictum: an authoritative statement."," didactic: conveying instruction; teaching some moral lesson."," diffident: bashful or unassertive."," diktat: an authoritative decree or order."," dilatory: given to, or marked by, procrastination or delay."," dilettante: an amateur; also, an admirer or lover of the fine arts."," discomfit: to disconcert; also, to thwart."," disconcert: to disturb the composure of."," disconsolate: hopelessly sad; also, saddening; cheerless."," discrete: constituting a separate thing; also, consisting of distinct or unconnected parts."," discursive: digressive; rambling; also, marked by analytical reasoning."," disport: to frolic; to amuse (oneself)."," dissimulate: to hide under a false appearance; also, to feign or pretend."," distrait: divided or withdrawn in attention, especially because of anxiety."," dolorous: marked by, causing, or expressing grief or sorrow."," dotage: feebleness of mind due to old age."," doughty: valiant; brave."," doula: a woman who assists in childbirth."," dour: stern or unyielding or gloomy."," doyen: the senior member of a body or group."," draconian: excessively harsh; severe."," dudgeon: a state or fit of intense indignation."," ebullient: high-spirited."," edify: to instruct and improve."," efficacious: producing, or capable of producing, a desired effect."," effulgence: the state of being bright and radiant."," effusive: excessively demonstrative."," eke: to gain or supplement with great effort or difficulty."," eleemosynary: relating to charity; charitable."," elucidate: to make clear or manifest."," elysium: paradise."," emblazon: to display pompously; to decorate."," embonpoint: plumpness of person."," emolument: the wages or perquisites arising from office, employment, or labor."," empyrean: the highest heaven; the heavens; the sky."," encumbrance: a burden, impediment, or hindrance."," enervate: to weaken."," enjoin: to direct or impose with authority; also, to forbid."," ensorcell: to enchant; to bewitch."," entreat: to ask for or request earnestly."," enunciate: to utter articulately; also, to state or set forth precisely or systematically."," epigone: an inferior imitator."," equable: equal and uniform; also, not easily disturbed."," equanimity: calmness; composure."," equipoise: equilibrium; also, counterbalance."," equivocate: to be deliberately ambiguous or unclear."," eremite: a hermit."," errant: wandering; deviating from an appointed course, or from a direct path; roving."," ersatz: being a substitute or imitation."," eructation: the act of belching; a belch."," erudite: characterized by extensive reading or knowledge."," eschew: to shun; to avoid."," esurient: hungry; greedy."," euphonious: pleasing or sweet in sound."," exalt: to praise, glorify, or honor."," excoriate: to express strong disapproval of; also, to flay."," execrable: detestable; extremely bad."," expatiate: to speak or write at length."," expeditious: characterized by speed and efficiency."," expiate: to make amends for; to atone for."," explicate: to explain."," expropriate: to deprive of possession; also, to transfer (property) to oneself."," expunge: to strike out or erase; to obliterate."," extant: still existing."," extempore: without premeditation or preparation."," extirpate: to eradicate; to destroy."," extol: to praise."," extricate: to free or release from a difficulty or entanglement."," factious: addicted to form parties and raise dissensions."," factotum: a person employed to do all kinds of work."," fait-accompli: an accomplished and presumably irreversible deed or fact."," fanfaronade: empty boasting; bluster."," farrago: an assortment; a medley."," favonian: pertaining to the west wind; soft; mild; gentle."," fecund: fruitful; prolific; also, marked by intellectual productivity."," felicitous: apt or appropriate; also, delightful."," fetid: stinking."," fetor: a strong, offensive smell."," fiat: an arbitrary or authoritative command or order."," fiduciary: relating to the holding of something in trust for another."," filial: of, pertaining to, or befitting a son or daughter."," fillip: a snap; also, a stimulus."," flagitious: grossly wicked; scandalous."," flaneur: one who strolls about aimlessly; a lounger; a loafer."," flibbertigibbet: a silly, flighty, or excessively talkative person."," flippant: showing inappropriate levity; pert."," flummery: mumbo jumbo; nonsense."," foment: to nurse to life or activity; to incite."," fop: a man who is vain about his dress and appearance."," forcible: effected by force used against resistance; also, powerful."," forgo: to do without."," forlorn: sad and lonely because deserted, abandoned, or lost."," fortuitous: happening by chance."," fractious: tending to cause trouble; also, irritable."," friable: easily crumbled, pulverized, or reduced to powder."," frisson: a brief moment of intense excitement."," fugacious: lasting but a short time."," fulminate: to issue or utter verbal attacks or censures."," fulsome: offensive from excess of praise."," funereal: pertaining to or suiting a funeral; gloomy; mournful."," furtive: obtained or characterized by stealth; sly; secret; stealthy."," fustian: pompous or pretentious language."," gadabout: one who roams about in search of amusement or social activity."," gainsay: to contradict; to deny."," gallimaufry: a hodgepodge; jumble; confused medley."," galvanic: pertaining to a direct current of electricity; also, having the effect of an electric shock."," gambol: to dance and skip about in play."," gamine: an urchin; also, a mischievous girl or young woman."," gamut: a complete extent or range."," gastronome: a lover of good food and drink."," gauche: lacking social polish; tactless."," gelid: extremely cold; icy."," genial: sympathetically cheerful and cheering; kindly."," genuflect: to bend the knee, as in worship; also, to grovel."," gesticulate: to make gestures or motions."," gimcrack: a showy but useless or worthless object."," glabrous: without hairs or projections; smooth."," gloaming: twilight; dusk."," glower: to stare angrily or with a scowl."," gnomic: uttering, containing, or characterized by maxims."," gourmand: one who enjoys good food in great quantities."," grandee: a man of elevated rank or station; a nobleman."," grandiloquent: expressed in a lofty style; pompous; bombastic."," gravid: pregnant."," gravitas: high seriousness."," gregarious: seeking and enjoying the company of others."," grok: to understand."," grub street: the world or category of impoverished literary hacks."," halcyon: peaceful; undisturbed; happy."," harbinger: a precursor; one that presages what is to come."," hardscrabble: barren, marginal; also, marked by poverty."," harridan: a scolding, vicious woman."," hauteur: haughtiness; arrogance."," hebetude: mental dullness or sluggishness."," hector: to bully or harass."," heterodox: holding unorthodox opinions."," heterogeneous: consisting of dissimilar elements."," hinterland: backcountry."," hobbledehoy: an awkward, gawky young fellow."," hobnob: to associate familiarly."," hobson's-choice: a choice without an alternative."," hogmanay: a gift given on new year's eve."," homily: a sermon or lecture; also, an inspirational saying or a platitude."," hullabaloo: a confused noise; uproar."," hypnagogic: inducing sleep; of or pertaining to drowsiness."," ides: the fifteenth day of march, may, july, and october, and the thirteenth day of the other months."," idyll: a poem or prose work depicting rural or pastoral life; also, a carefree episode or experience."," ignoramus: an ignorant person; a dunce."," imbue: to dye; to instill profoundly."," immolate: to kill or destroy, often by fire."," immure: to imprison."," impassible: incapable of suffering; also, unfeeling or not showing feeling."," impecunious: habitually without money; poor."," importunate: troublesomely urgent."," impregnable: able to resist attack."," improvident: lacking foresight; negligent; thoughtless."," impugn: to call in question; to make insinuations against."," inanition: exhaustion from lack of nourishment; also, emptiness."," incarnadine: pink or red; also, to redden."," inchoate: partly but not fully in existence or operation."," incipient: beginning to exist or appear."," inclement: harsh; severe especially said of the weather."," incongruous: lacking in harmony."," indelible: incapable of being removed or erased."," indomitable: incapable of being subdued or overcome."," ineffable: incapable of being expressed."," ineffectual: without effect; weak; useless."," inimical: unfriendly; unfavorable."," innocuous: harmless; also, unlikely to offend or provoke."," inscrutable: difficult to fathom or understand."," insouciant: marked by blithe unconcern; nonchalant."," insuperable: incapable of being passed over, surmounted, or overcome."," interlard: to insert between; to mix."," internecine: destructive; especially, mutually destructive; also, relating to conflict within a group."," interregnum: the interval between two reigns; also, any breach of continuity in an order."," intractable: not easily governed, managed, or directed."," intransigent: uncompromising."," inure: to make used to; also, to take or have effect."," invective: insulting or abusive language."," inveigh: to rail against some person or thing."," inveigle: to persuade or obtain by ingenuity or flattery."," inveterate: deep-rooted; of long standing."," invidious: tending to provoke envy or ill will."," irascible: easily provoked to anger."," irenic: promoting peace."," irrupt: to burst in forcibly or suddenly."," itinerant: traveling from place to place."," jeremiad: a doleful story; also, a dolorous or angry tirade.."," jollification: merrymaking; revelry."," jovial: merry; joyous; jolly."," junta: a governmental council or committee."," ken: perception, view; especially, reach of sight or knowledge."," knell: the stoke of a bell tolled at a funeral."," kobold: a kind of domestic spirit in german mythology."," lachrymose: given to causing tears."," lackadaisical: lacking spirit or liveliness."," laconic: using or marked by the use of a minimum of words."," lacuna: a blank space; a missing part."," lambaste: to scold sharply; also, to beat."," lambent: playing on the surface; flickering."," languid: lacking vigor or force."," languor: lack of energy or vitality."," lapidary: of or pertaining to stone cutting; also, terse or refined in expression."," largess: generous giving; also, gifts of money or other valuables."," lascivious: lewd; lustful."," lassitude: lack of vitality or energy."," latitudinarian: having or expressing broad and tolerant views."," legerdemain: sleight of hand."," leitmotif: a dominant and recurring theme."," lenity: the state or quality of being lenient."," levity: frivolity."," lexicon: a dictionary; also, the vocabulary of a person, group, etc."," libation: the act of pouring a liquid as a sacrifice; also, a beverage."," limn: to draw or paint; also, to describe."," lineament: a distinguishing or characteristic feature."," lionize: to treat or regard as an object great interest or importance."," listless: having no desire or inclination."," littoral: pertaining to the shore of a lake, sea, or ocean."," logorrhea: excessive talkativeness."," lubricious: lewd; also, slippery or smooth."," lucre: money; profit."," lucubration: laborious work, study, thought, etc., esp. at night."," ludic: playful."," luminary: any body that gives light; also, a person of eminence or brilliant achievement."," maelstrom: a large, powerful whirlpool; also, a violent, disordered, or turbulent state of affairs."," maladroit: awkward; unskillful; inept."," malapropism: the usually unintentionally humorous misuse of a word."," malapropos: unseasonable or unseasonably; inappropriate or inappropriately."," malcontent: one who is discontented or dissatisfied."," malediction: a curse."," malfeasance: wrongdoing, misconduct, or misbehavior."," malinger: to feign illness or inability."," malleable: capable of being shaped; also, adaptable."," manse: a large and imposing residence."," mazy: resembling a maze; intricate or confusing."," megrim: a migraine; also, a fancy or whim; in the plural, low spirits."," melange: a mixture."," melee: a confused conflict."," mellifluous: flowing sweetly or smoothly."," mendacious: untruthful; also, untrue."," mendicant: a beggar."," mephitic: offensive to the smell; also, noxious."," mercurial: changeable; temperamental; volatile."," meretricious: tawdry."," miasma: a thick vaporous atmosphere, often noxious."," microcosm: a smaller, representative system having analogies to a larger system."," mien: demeanor; also, aspect; appearance."," milieu: environment; setting."," militate: to have force or influence."," minatory: threatening; menacing."," misnomer: a misnaming."," misprize: to despise; also, to undervalue."," moiety: a half; a small part."," moil: to labor; to toil; to drudge."," mollify: to reduce in intensity; to soothe; to soften."," monomania: obsession with a single subject."," mordant: biting; caustic; sarcastic."," mordant: biting caustic sarcastic."," mountebank: a quack; also, a charlatan."," multifarious: having great diversity or variety."," munificent: very generous."," myriad: consisting of a very great but indefinite number; also, a very great many."," myrmidon: a loyal follower."," nadir: the lowest point."," nascent: beginning to exist."," nebbish: a weak-willed, timid, or ineffectual person."," nefarious: wicked in the extreme."," neologism: a new word or expression; the use or creation of new words or expressions."," nepotism: favoritism shown to members of one's family."," nescience: lack of knowledge or awareness."," nettlesome: causing irritation, vexation, or distress."," nimiety: excess."," noisome: offensive or disgusting; also, harmful; unwholesome."," nolens volens: whether unwilling or willing."," nonage: a period of youth or immaturity."," nonagenarian: someone whose age is in the nineties."," nonpareil: having no equal."," nonplus: to render utterly perplexed; puzzle completely."," nostrum: a questionable remedy."," nugatory: insignificant; also, ineffectual."," numismatics: the collection and study of coins."," nuptial: of or pertaining to marriage."," obeisance: an expression of deference."," objurgate: to scold or rebuke sharply."," oblation: an offering."," obloquy: ill repute."," obviate: to anticipate and dispose of or make unnecessary."," officious: meddlesome."," olla-podrida: a kind of seasoned stew; also, a mixture, a hodgepodge."," omnipresent: present in all places at the same time."," oneiric: pertaining to or suggestive of dreams."," onus: burden; also, blame; stigma."," ossify: to harden or to become bone."," ostensible: appearing to be true, but not necessarily so."," ostentation: excessive or pretentious display."," otiose: ineffective; also, being at leisure; also, of no use."," outré: unconventional; eccentric; bizarre."," overweening: overbearing; also, excessive."," pablum: something (as writing or speech) that is trite, insipid, or simplistic."," paean: a song or other expression of praise or joy."," paladin: a champion of a cause."," palaver: idle talk; also, to talk idly."," palimpsest: an object or place whose older layers or aspects are apparent."," palliate: to make an offense seem less serious; also, to relieve or lessen without curing."," palpable: plain; distinct; obvious."," panacea: a cure-all."," pandemic: affecting a whole people or a number of countries."," pantheon: the collective gods of a people; also, a group of highly esteemed persons."," paragon: a model of excellence or perfection."," pari-passu: at an equal pace or rate."," paroxysm: an outburst; a fit."," parse: to analyze."," parsimonious: frugal to excess."," parsimony: excessive sparingness in the expenditure of money."," parvenu: an upstart; one newly risen in class or economic status."," pastiche: a hodgepodge; a potpourri."," paterfamilias: the male head of a household; the father of a family."," patina: a superficial layer."," patrician: a nobleman; also, a person of refined upbringing, manners, and taste."," peccadillo: a slight offense; a petty fault."," peccant: sinning."," pejorative: disparaging; belittling."," penchant: a strong liking."," perdurable: very durable; long lasting."," peregrination: a traveling from place to place."," peremptory: precluding or putting an end to all debate or action."," perfidy: faithlessness; treachery."," perforce: by necessity."," pernicious: deadly; destructive; exceedingly harmful."," perorate: to conclude or sum up a long discourse; also, to speak at length."," pertinacious: holding obstinately to a belief, purpose or design; also, stubbornly persistent."," pettifogger: a petty, unscrupulous lawyer; also, who quibbles over trivia."," philomath: a lover of learning; a scholar."," piebald: mottled; also, mixed."," pin money: money for incidental expenses; also, a trivial sum."," plaintive: expressive of sorrow or melancholy."," plangent: beating with a loud or deep sound; also, expressing sadness."," plaudit: enthusiastic approval."," plebeian: common; vulgar."," plenary: full; complete."," pleonasm: the use of more words than are necessary to express an idea."," politic: political; also, shrewdly tactful."," polyglot: speaking or containing many languages."," polymath: a person of great or varied learning."," portend: to foreshadow; to bode."," portent: a sign or omen."," posit: to postulate; also, to suggest."," potable: drinkable; also, a beverage, especially an alcoholic one."," potboiler: a usually inferior literary or artistic work, produced quickly for the purpose of making money."," precipice: a very steep, perpendicular, or overhanging place."," predilection: an established preference."," prelapsarian: pertaining to the time or state before the fall."," preponderate: to exceed in weight, influence, importance, amount, etc."," preternatural: beyond of different from what is natural; inexplicable; extraordinary; abnormal."," primogeniture: the state of being the firstborn; also, an exclusive right of inheritance that belongs to the eldest son."," privation: the state of being deprived of something."," probity: complete and confirmed integrity."," profligate: shamelessly immoral; also, recklessly wasteful."," prolix: wordy."," propitious: presenting favorable circumstances."," propound: to put forward for consideration."," proscribe: to forbid; to prohibit."," protean: readily assuming different shapes or forms."," provenance: origin; source."," puckish: whimsical; mischievous; impish."," puerile: juvenile; childish."," pugnacious: combative; quarrelsome."," pulchritude: beauty."," pule: to whimper; to whine."," purblind: having greatly reduced vision."," pusillanimous: cowardly."," qua: in the capacity or character of; as."," quaff: to drink heartily."," querulous: habitually complaining; also, expressing complaint."," quidnunc: a gossip; a busybody."," quiescent: at rest; still; inactive."," quietus: final acquittance, as from debt; also, rest; death."," quisling: a collaborator; a traitor."," quixotic: foolishly impractical; also, capricious, impulsive."," quondam: former; sometime."," quorum: such a number of the officers or members of any body as is legally competent to transact business."," raconteur: one who excels in telling stories and anecdotes."," raffish: gaudily vulgar or cheap; also, characterized by a carefree or fun-loving unconventionality."," raiment: clothing in general; garments."," rapine: the act of plundering."," rapport: relation characterized by sympathetic understanding."," rapprochement: the establishment or state of cordial relations."," ratiocination: the process of reasoning."," raucous: unpleasantly loud and harsh."," rebarbative: repellent; irritating."," recalcitrant: stubbornly resistant to and defiant of authority or restraint."," recidivism: a tendency to lapse into a previous condition or pattern of behavior; esp., into prior criminal habits."," recrimination: a counter accusation."," recrudescent: breaking out again."," recumbent: reclining; lying down."," redivivus: living again; revived; restored."," redolent: having or exuding fragrance; also, evocative, reminiscent."," redoubt: a stronghold."," redoubtable: formidable; also, illustrious; eminent."," redound: to have a consequence or effect."," refractory: stubbornly disobedient."," refulgent: brilliant; resplendent."," regale: to entertain with something that delights."," relegate: to assign or remove, usually to an inferior position."," remonstrate: to present and urge reasons in opposition."," remunerate: to pay an equivalent to for any service, loss, or expense."," renege: to go back on a promise or commitment."," repine: to feel or express discontent."," repletion: the condition of being completely or excessively full."," requisite: required; indispensable."," restive: resisting control; stubborn."," ribald: characterized by, or given to, vulgar humor."," riparian: of or pertaining to the bank of a river."," risible: exciting or provoking laughter."," roborant: restoring strength or vigor; also, a restorative."," rodomontade: pretentious, bragging speech."," roister: to revel; to carouse."," roseate: cheerful; bright; also, rose-colored."," rotund: round; rounded in figure."," roue: a man devoted to a life of sensual pleasure."," rusticate: to go or send to the country."," sacrosanct: sacred; inviolable."," salad-days: a time of youthful inexperience, innocence, or indiscretion."," salient: noticeable; also, projecting; also, leaping."," salmagundi: a mixture or assortment; also, a kind of mixed dish or salad."," salubrious: healthful."," salutary: beneficial; also, healthful."," sanctum: a place where one is free from intrusion."," sang-froid: coolness in trying circumstances."," sapid: having flavor, especially a strong pleasant flavor."," sartorial: of or relating to a tailor, tailoring, or clothing."," scapegrace: one who is wild and reckless."," schadenfreude: a malicious satisfaction in the misfortunes of others."," scintilla: a tiny amount; a spark."," sciolism: superficial knowledge."," scion: a descendant; an heir."," scrabble: to scrape or scratch with the hands or feet."," scuttlebutt: gossip; rumor."," sedition: incitement of rebellion against lawful authority."," sedulous: diligent in application or pursuit."," segue: to proceed without interruption."," sentient: capable of perceiving by the senses."," sere: dry; withered."," sesquipedalian: (of words) long; having many syllables."," sinecure: an office or position that involves little work or responsibility."," slaver: to slobber; to drool."," slugabed: one who stays in bed until a late hour."," small beer: weak beer; also, matters of little importance."," sobriquet: a nickname."," soi-disant: self-styled; so-called."," solace: comfort in grief."," somniferous: causing or inducing sleep."," somnolent: drowsy; also, tending to cause sleepiness."," sonorous: yielding sound; impressive in sound."," soporific: causing sleep; also, something that causes sleep."," sotto-voce: spoken low or in an undertone."," sporadic: occurring singly, or occasionally, or in scattered instances."," staid: steady or sedate in character."," stanch: to stop the flowing of; to check."," starveling: one who is starving or being starved; also, poor in quality."," stentorian: extremely loud."," stoic: indifferent to or unaffected by pleasure or pain; also, one who is stoic."," stormy petrel: a type of seabird; also, one fond of bringing strife."," stripling: an adolescent youth."," suasion: the act of persuading."," subaltern: subordinate."," sublunary: situated beneath the moon; terrestrial."," subterfuge: a deceptive device or stratagem."," sui-generis: unique."," sunder: to break apart."," superannuated: old; discharged or disqualified on account of old age."," supercilious: disdainfully arrogant."," superfluous: more than is wanted or is sufficient."," supernal: being on high; celestial."," supine: lying on the back; also, indolent; listless."," supposititious: fraudulently substituted; also, hypothetical."," surcease: cessation; stop; end."," surreptitious: done, made, or gotten by stealth; also, marked by stealth."," susurration: a whispering; a soft murmur."," susurrus: a whispering or rustling sound."," sycophant: one who attempts to win favor by flattering influential people."," sylvan: pertaining to woods or forests."," tarradiddle: a fib; also, pretentious nonsense."," taw: a large marble."," tchotchke: a trinket; a knickknack."," teetotaler: one pledged to abstinence from alcoholic drinks."," temerity: unreasonable or foolhardy contempt of danger."," tendentious: marked by a strong tendency in favor of a particular point of view."," tenebrous: dark; gloomy."," tenet: any opinion, principle, or doctrine held to be true."," termagant: a scolding, nagging, bad-tempered woman."," terminus: the end of a transportation line or route; any finishing point."," tetchy: peevish; testy; irritable."," tete-a-tete: a private conversation."," tirade: a long angry speech."," tittle-tattle: idle, trifling talk."," tmesis: in grammar and rhetoric, the separation of the parts of a compound word."," torpid: dull; sluggish; apathetic."," torrid: drying or scorching with heat; burning; parching."," tractable: docile; manageable, governable."," transmute: to change from one nature, form, substance, or state into another."," travail: painful, arduous work; also, agony, anguish."," treacly: overly sweet or sentimental."," trenchant: forceful and vigorous; also, caustic; also, clear-cut."," trencherman: a hearty eater."," trepidation: a state of dread or alarm; apprehension."," triskaidekaphobia: fear of the number 13."," troglodyte: someone who dwells in a cave."," truckle: to act in a subservient manner."," tryst: an appointment (as between lovers) to meet."," tumult: the commotion or agitation of a crowd."," turgid: swollen, bloated; also, bombastic, pompous."," tutelary: guardian; protecting."," tyro: a novice."," ubiquitous: being everywhere."," umbrage: offense; resentment."," unctuous: marked by a false or smug earnestness or agreeableness."," undulant: resembling waves in form, motion, or occurrence."," urbane: polished and smooth in manner."," vade mecum: a book or other thing that one regularly carries about."," vagary: an extravagant, erratic, or unpredictable notion, action, or occurrence."," vainglory: excessive pride or vain display."," varicolored: having a variety of colors."," variegated: having marks or patches of different colors; also, varied."," velleity: volition in its weakest form."," venal: capable of being bought; also, corruptible."," venial: capable of being forgiven; excusable."," verbiage: an overabundance of words."," verdant: green."," verdure: greenness."," verisimilitude: the quality of seeming to be true."," veritable: real; true; genuine."," vertiginous: causing dizziness; also, giddy; dizzy."," vet: to subject to thorough appraisal; to evaluate."," vexillology: the study of flags."," virago: an ill-tempered, overbearing woman; also, a woman of great strength and courage."," virtu: love of or taste for fine objects of art also productions of art."," vitiate: to make faulty or imperfect."," vociferous: clamorous; noisy."," voluble: characterized by a ready flow of speech."," voluptuary: a person devoted to luxury and the gratification of sensual appetites."," votary: one devoted to some pursuit, worship, study, or way of life."," wag: a humorous person; a wit."," wan: pale; also, lacking vitality or intensity."," wassail: an expression of good wishes on a festive occasion, especially in drinking to some one."," whig: a friend and supporter of the american revolution."," winsome: light-hearted."," woebegone: woeful; also, run-down."," woolgathering: indulgence in idle daydreaming."," wraith: a ghost; also, something insubstantial or shadowy."," wunderkind: one who achieves success or acclaim during youth."," xenophobia: fear or hatred of what is strange or foreign."," yeasty: frothy; foamy; spumy, like yeast."," yen: a desire or craving."," zeitgeist: the spirit of the time."," zeugma: the use of a word to modify two or more words when it is appropriate to only one."," zedonk: the offspring of a zebra and a donkey."," quincunx: an arrangement of five objects, as trees, in a square or rectangle, one at each corner and one in the middle."," lollapalooza: an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance."," ninnyhammer: a fool or simpleton; ninny."," doohickey: a gadget; dingus; thingumbob."," gobo: a screen or mat covered with a dark material for shielding a camera lens or microphone from excess light, glare or sound. "," slumgullion: a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc; a beverage made weak or thin, as watery tea, coffee, or the like. "," callithumpian: a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes. "," ort: a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal."," bezoar: a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, especially ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison."," flibbertigibbet: a chattering or flighty, light-headed person."]