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




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B

  1. Babushka: A headscarf, tied under the chin, typical in Eastern Europe.
  2. Bafflegab: Confusing or generally unintelligible jargon.
  3. Baksheesh: A term used for a small bribe or tip in parts of Asia.
  4. Balderdash: Senseless talk or writing; nonsense.
  5. Ballyhoo: Extravagant publicity or fuss.
  6. Bamboozle: To fool or cheat someone.
  7. Bandicoot: An Australian marsupial, oddly named and looking.
  8. Barnstorm: To travel around the countryside making political speeches, performances, etc.
  9. Bazooka: A portable rocket launcher, also whimsically used for its sound.
  10. Bedlam: A scene of uproar and confusion.
  11. Befuddle: To make someone unable to think clearly.
  12. Bibliopole: A person who buys and sells books, especially rare ones.
  13. Bilirubin: A yellow compound that occurs in the normal catabolic pathway that breaks down heme in vertebrates.
  14. Bilge: The lowest part of the ship, often used to express nonsense ('bilge talk').
  15. Bivouac: A temporary camp without tents or cover, used especially by soldiers or mountaineers.
  16. Blabbermouth: A person who talks too much, especially revealing secrets.
  17. Blatherskite: A person who talks at great length without making much sense.
  18. Blunderbuss: An old-fashioned firearm with a broad, flared muzzle.
  19. Bobolink: A North American songbird; the name itself sounds humorous.
  20. Borborygmus: A rumbling or gurgling noise made by the movement of fluid and gas in the intestines.




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  1. Cacophony: A harsh, discordant mixture of sounds.
  2. Callipygian: Having well-shaped buttocks.
  3. Canoodle: To engage in affectionate, often playful cuddling or kissing.
  4. Cantankerous: Bad-tempered, argumentative, and uncooperative.
  5. Capricious: Given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior.
  6. Caterwaul: To make a shrill howling or wailing noise.
  7. Claptrap: Absurd or nonsensical talk or ideas.
  8. Cobweb: A spider's web, especially when old and covered with dust.
  9. Codswallop: Nonsense.
  10. Collywobbles: Intense anxiety or nervousness, especially with stomach queasiness.
  11. Corker: Something that is particularly excellent or outstanding.
  12. Cornucopia: A symbol of plenty consisting of a goat's horn overflowing with flowers, fruit, and corn.
  13. Crapulence: Sickness caused by excessive eating or drinking.
  14. Crinkum-crankum: Elaborate or detailed.
  15. Crudivore: An eater of raw food.
  16. Cuddle: To hold close in one's arms as a way of showing love or affection.
  17. Curmudgeon: A bad-tempered or surly person.
  18. Cacodemonomania: The pathological belief that one is inhabited by an evil spirit.
  19. Cockalorum: A small, self-important man.
  20. Crepuscular: Resembling or relating to twilight; active during the twilight.




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D

  1. Dillydally: To waste time through aimless wandering or indecision.
  2. Discombobulate: To confuse or disconcert; upset; frustrate.
  3. Doodle: To scribble absentmindedly.
  4. Doozy: Something outstanding or unique of its kind.
  5. Doppelganger: A ghostly double or counterpart of a living person.
  6. Draconian: (Of laws or their application) excessively harsh and severe.
  7. Dudgeon: A feeling of offense or deep resentment.
  8. Dumfounded: Greatly astonish or amaze.
  9. Dunderhead: A dull or stupid person.
  10. Dyspepsia: Indigestion or consequent irritability or depression.
  11. Draggle: To make wet and dirty by dragging in mud or water.
  12. Dram: A small drink of whiskey or other spirits.
  13. Druthers: One's own way, choice, or preference.
  14. Dingleberry: A small clump of dung, clinging to the wool of a sheep, also used humorously for an inconsequential person.
  15. Dingus: A gadget, device, or object whose name is forgotten or unknown.
  16. Droll: Curious or unusual in a way that provokes dry amusement.
  17. Drivel: Silly nonsense.
  18. Ducky: Fine; excellent; wonderful.
  19. Dulcet: (Especially of sound) sweet and soothing (often ironically).
  20. Dummkopf: A stupid person (from the German word meaning 'dumb head').




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E

  1. Ebullient: Cheerful and full of energy.
  2. Ecdysiast: A striptease performer.
  3. Effervescent: Vivacious and enthusiastic.
  4. Egregious: Outstandingly bad; shocking.
  5. Elucubrate: To produce (something) by long and intensive effort, especially literary work.
  6. Embrocation: A liquid used for rubbing on the body to relieve pain from sprains and strains.
  7. Ensorcell: To enchant or fascinate someone.
  8. Entomophagy: The practice of eating insects, especially by humans.
  9. Ephemeral: Lasting for a very short time.
  10. Epistolary: Relating to or denoted by the writing of letters.
  11. Ersatz: (Of a product) made or used as a substitute, typically an inferior one, for something else.
  12. Eructation: The act of belching.
  13. Esculent: Fit or suitable for eating; edible.
  14. Esoteric: Intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with a specialized knowledge or interest.
  15. Euphonious: Pleasing to the ear.
  16. Exacerbate: To make (a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling) worse.
  17. Exsanguinate: To drain (a person, animal, or organ) of blood.
  18. Extemporize: To compose, perform, or produce something such as music or a speech without preparation; improvise.
  19. 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.
  20. Eyewash: Nonsense, flattery used to deceive.




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F

  1. 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.
  2. Fantod: A state or attack of uneasiness or unreasonableness.
  3. Farrago: A confused mixture.
  4. Filibuster: An action such as a prolonged speech that obstructs progress in a legislative assembly while not technically contravening the required procedures.
  5. Finagle: To obtain (something) by devious or dishonest means.
  6. Flabbergast: To surprise (someone) greatly; astonish.
  7. Flapdoodle: Nonsense.
  8. Flimflam: Nonsensical or insincere talk.
  9. Floccinaucinihilipilification: The action or habit of estimating something as worthless.
  10. Flummery: Empty compliments; nonsense.
  11. Folderol: Trivial or nonsensical fuss.
  12. Fopdoodle: An insignificant or foolish man.
  13. Fribble: To act in a frivolous way.
  14. Frivolous: Not having any serious purpose or value.
  15. Fuddy-duddy: A person who is old-fashioned and fussy.
  16. Fugacious: Tending to disappear; fleeting.
  17. Fulminate: To express vehement protest.
  18. Furbelow: A gathered strip or pleated border of a skirt or petticoat.
  19. Fusillade: A series of shots fired or missiles thrown all at the same time or in quick succession.
  20. Fustian: Pompous or pretentious speech or writing.




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G

  1. Gadzooks: An exclamation of surprise or annoyance.
  2. Gallimaufry: A confused jumble or medley of things.
  3. Gallivant: To go around from one place to another in the pursuit of pleasure or entertainment.
  4. Gambol: To jump or skip about playfully.
  5. Gargantuan: Enormous.
  6. Gibberish: Unintelligible or meaningless speech or writing; nonsense.
  7. Gimcrack: A cheap and showy ornament; a knickknack.
  8. Gobbledygook: Language that is meaningless or is made unintelligible by excessive use of abstruse technical terms.
  9. Gobsmacked: Utterly astonished; amazed.
  10. Goombah: An older friend who protects you.
  11. Gorgonize: To have a paralyzing or mesmerizing effect on someone.
  12. Gossamer: Something very light, thin, and insubstantial or delicate.
  13. Gobbledygook: Nonsense, especially jargon that is difficult to decipher.
  14. Griffonage: Unreadable or sloppy handwriting.
  15. Grok: To understand something intuitively or by empathy.
  16. Gubbins: Miscellaneous gadgets or paraphernalia.
  17. Guffaw: A loud and boisterous laugh.
  18. Gumption: Shrewd or spirited initiative and resourcefulness.
  19. Gunky: Sticky or greasy material.
  20. Gyrate: To move or cause to move in a circle or spiral, especially quickly.




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H

  1. Haberdashery: The goods and wares sold by a haberdasher; typically small items used for sewing and dressing.
  2. Haberdashery: The goods and wares sold by a haberdasher; typically small items used for sewing and dressing.
  3. Hapless: Unfortunate.
  4. Harangue: A lengthy and aggressive speech.
  5. Harbinger: A person or thing that announces or signals the approach of another.
  6. Hawser: A thick rope or cable for mooring or towing a ship.
  7. Hemidemisemiquaver: A musical note of very short duration; a sixty-fourth note.
  8. Higgledy-piggledy: In a confused or chaotic state.
  9. Hobnob: Mix socially, especially with those of higher social status.
  10. Hodgepodge: A confused mixture.
  11. Hoity-toity: Haughtily or thoughtlessly frivolous.
  12. Hokum: Nonsense, especially that intended to deceive.
  13. Hooligan: A violent young troublemaker, typically one of a gang.
  14. Hootenanny: An informal gathering with folk music and sometimes dancing.
  15. Hubbub: A chaotic din caused by a crowd of people.
  16. Hullabaloo: A commotion; a fuss.
  17. Humbug: Deceptive or false talk or behavior.
  18. Humdinger: A remarkable or outstanding person or thing of its kind.
  19. Hunker: Squat or crouch down low.
  20. Hydroxyzine: A medicine used to relieve itching and anxiety.




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I

  1. Iconoclast: A person who attacks or criticizes cherished beliefs or institutions.
  2. Idiosyncrasy: A mode of behavior or way of thought peculiar to an individual.
  3. Ignominious: Deserving or causing public disgrace or shame.
  4. Illustrious: Well known, respected, and admired for past achievements.
  5. Imbroglio: An extremely confused, complicated, or embarrassing situation.
  6. Impetuous: Acting or done quickly and without thought or care.
  7. Incognito: Having one's true identity concealed.
  8. Incontrovertible: Not able to be denied or disputed.
  9. Incunabula: Books printed before 1501.
  10. Indubitable: Impossible to doubt; unquestionable.
  11. Ineffable: Too great or extreme to be expressed or described in words.
  12. Inexorable: Impossible to stop or prevent.
  13. Infinitesimal: Extremely small.
  14. Inimitable: So good or unusual as to be impossible to copy; unique.
  15. Insouciance: Casual lack of concern; indifference.
  16. Interlocutor: A person who takes part in a dialogue or conversation.
  17. Intransigent: Unwilling or refusing to change one's views or to agree about something.
  18. Inundate: Overwhelm (someone) with things or people to be dealt with.
  19. Invective: Insulting, abusive, or highly critical language.
  20. Iridescent: Showing luminous colors that seem to change when seen from different angles.




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J

  1. Jabberwocky: Nonsense, gibberish, or meaningless speech.
  2. Jackanapes: An impudent or conceited person; a mischievous child.
  3. Jalopy: An old car in a dilapidated condition.
  4. Jamboree: A large celebration or party, typically a boisterous one.
  5. Jargogle: To confuse, jumble.
  6. Jejune: Naive, simplistic, and superficial.
  7. Jiggery-pokery: Devious or dishonest activity.
  8. Jink: To move quickly or unexpectedly with sudden turns and shifts.
  9. Jocund: Cheerful and lighthearted.
  10. Jollification: Lively celebration or festivity.
  11. Jubilee: A special anniversary of an event, especially one celebrating twenty-five or fifty years of a reign or activity.
  12. Judicious: Having, showing, or done with good judgment or sense.
  13. Juggernaut: A huge, powerful, and overwhelming force or institution.
  14. Juvenescent: Becoming youthful; young again.
  15. Juxtapose: To place or deal with close together for contrasting effect.
  16. Jabber: Talk rapidly and excitedly but with little sense.
  17. Jambalaya: A spicy dish of rice with shrimp, chicken, and vegetables, typical of Creole cooking.
  18. Jeopardize: Put (someone or something) into a situation in which there is a danger of loss, harm, or failure.
  19. Jettison: Throw or drop (something) from an aircraft or ship.
  20. Jocular: Fond of or characterized by joking; humorous or playful.




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K

  1. Kaleidoscope: A constantly changing pattern or sequence of elements.
  2. Kerfuffle: A commotion or fuss, especially one caused by conflicting views.
  3. Kibosh: To put an end to; to halt.
  4. Klutz: A clumsy person.
  5. Knickerbocker: A New Yorker descended from the early Dutch settlers or anyone wearing knickerbockers (short trousers).
  6. Knickknack: A small worthless object, often used for decoration.
  7. Kowtow: Act in an excessively subservient manner.
  8. Kaleidoscopic: Having complex patterns of colors; multicolored.
  9. Keelhaul: To punish by dragging under the keel of a ship.
  10. Kerplunk: A sound made by something heavy falling into water.
  11. Kickshaw: A delicacy, a fancy but insubstantial cooked dish.
  12. Killjoy: A person who deliberately spoils the enjoyment of others.
  13. Kismet: Destiny; fate.
  14. 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.
  15. Klaxon: A loud electric horn.
  16. Kleptomania: An irresistible urge to steal items of trivial value.
  17. Knavery: Unprincipled, untrustworthy, or dishonest dealing; trickery.
  18. Knell: The sound of a bell, especially when rung solemnly for a death or funeral.
  19. Knobble: A small lump or knob on a thing.
  20. Kook: An eccentric, crazy, or foolish person.




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  1. Lackadaisical: Lacking enthusiasm and determination; carelessly lazy.
  2. Lagniappe: Something given as a bonus or extra gift.
  3. Lambaste: To criticize someone or something harshly.
  4. Lampoon: To publicly criticize (someone or something) by using ridicule, irony, or sarcasm.
  5. Lark: Something done for fun, especially something mischievous or daring; an adventure.
  6. Legerdemain: Skillful use of one's hands when performing conjuring tricks.
  7. Lilliputian: Extremely small.
  8. Limn: Depict or describe in painting or words.
  9. Loblolly: A mudhole or swamp.
  10. Loquacious: Tending to talk a great deal; talkative.
  11. Lugubrious: Looking or sounding sad and dismal.
  12. Lummox: A clumsy, stupid person.
  13. Luncheonette: A small, informal restaurant where light meals are served.
  14. Lycanthrope: A werewolf.
  15. Lysergic: Pertaining to or denoting the acid used in LSD.
  16. Labile: Apt or likely to change.
  17. Lacuna: An unfilled space or interval; a gap.
  18. Lambent: (Of light or fire) glowing, gleaming, or flickering with a soft radiance.
  19. Lapidary: Relating to stone and gems and the work involved in engraving, cutting, or polishing.
  20. Legerity: Physical or mental quickness; nimbleness; agility.




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M

  1. Machination: A plot or scheme.
  2. Malarkey: Meaningless talk; nonsense.
  3. Mawkish: Sentimental in a feeble or sickly way.
  4. Mellifluous: Sweet or musical; pleasant to hear.
  5. Mendacious: Not telling the truth; lying.
  6. Miasma: A highly unpleasant or unhealthy smell or vapor.
  7. Mollycoddle: Treat (someone) in an indulgent or overprotective way.
  8. Moonstruck: Unable to think or act normally, especially because of being in love.
  9. Mugwump: A person who remains aloof or independent, especially from party politics.
  10. Munificent: More generous than is usual or necessary.
  11. Macabre: Disturbing because concerned with or causing a fear of death.
  12. Maelstrom: A powerful whirlpool in the sea or a river.
  13. Magniloquent: Using high-flown or bombastic language.
  14. Malapropism: The mistaken use of a word in place of a similar-sounding one, often with unintentionally amusing effect.
  15. Mellifluous: Sweet-sounding.
  16. Mercurial: Characterized by rapid and unpredictable change in mood.
  17. Misanthrope: A person who dislikes humankind and avoids human society.
  18. Misnomer: A wrong or inaccurate name or designation.
  19. Mnemonic: A device such as a pattern of letters, ideas, or associations that assists in remembering something.
  20. Moniker: A name.




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N

  1. Nabob: A person of great wealth or importance.
  2. Nadir: The lowest point in the fortunes of a person or organization.
  3. Nefarious: (Typically of an action or activity) wicked or criminal.
  4. Nincompoop: A foolish or stupid person.
  5. Nirvana: A state of perfect happiness; an ideal or idyllic place.
  6. Noggin: A person's head.
  7. Nonplussed: So surprised and confused that one is unsure how to react.
  8. Nugatory: Of no value or importance.
  9. Numismatics: The study or collection of coins, paper currency, and medals.
  10. Nympholepsy: A state of rapture supposed to be inspired by nymphs.
  11. Nascent: Just coming into existence and beginning to display signs of future potential.
  12. Nebulous: In the form of a cloud or haze; hazy.
  13. Nemesis: The inescapable agent of someone's or something's downfall.
  14. Nescience: Lack of knowledge or awareness; ignorance.
  15. Nebbish: A person, especially a man, who is regarded as pitifully ineffectual, timid, or submissive.
  16. Nocuous: Harmful, poisonous, or very unpleasant.
  17. Nostrum: A medicine, especially one that is not considered effective, prepared by an unqualified person.
  18. Nugget: A small lump of gold or other precious metal found ready-formed in the earth.
  19. Nuptial: Relating to marriage or weddings.
  20. Nyctophilia: Love of darkness or night; finding relaxation or comfort in the darkness.




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O

  1. Obfuscate: To render obscure, unclear, or unintelligible.
  2. Oligopoly: A state of limited competition, in which a market is shared by a small number of producers or sellers.
  3. Omphaloskepsis: The contemplation of one's navel as part of a mystical exercise.
  4. Onomatopoeia: The formation of a word from a sound associated with what is named (e.g., cuckoo, sizzle).
  5. Osculate: Technical term for 'kiss.'
  6. Oubliette: A secret dungeon with access only through a trapdoor in its ceiling.
  7. Oxymoron: A figure of speech in which apparently contradictory terms appear in conjunction.
  8. Obambulate: To walk about.
  9. Obdurate: Stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or course of action.
  10. Obeisance: Deferential respect.
  11. Obelus: A symbol (÷) used in ancient manuscripts to mark a questionable passage.
  12. Obfuscation: The action of making something obscure, unclear, or unintelligible.
  13. Obloquy: Strong public criticism or verbal abuse.
  14. Ocarina: A small wind instrument with holes for fingers.
  15. Occiput: The back part of the skull.
  16. Oenophile: A connoisseur of wines.
  17. Offal: The entrails and internal organs of an animal used as food.
  18. Offing: The more distant part of the sea visible from the shore.
  19. Oleaginous: Exaggeratedly and distastefully complimentary; oily.
  20. Orotund: (Of speech or writing) full, round, and imposing.




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P

  1. Pandemonium: Wild and noisy disorder or confusion; uproar.
  2. Panjandrum: A person who claims or is given unwarranted importance or status.
  3. Parapet: A low protective wall along the edge of a roof, bridge, or balcony.
  4. Parsimonious: Unwilling to spend money or use resources; stingy or frugal.
  5. Peccadillo: A small, relatively unimportant offense or sin.
  6. Pedagogue: A teacher, especially a strict or pedantic one.
  7. Pellucid: Translucently clear.
  8. Penumbra: The partially shaded outer region of the shadow cast by an opaque object.
  9. Perambulate: Walk or travel through or around a place or area, especially for pleasure and in a leisurely way.
  10. Peripatetic: Traveling from place to place, especially working or based in various places for relatively short periods.
  11. Persnickety: Placing too much emphasis on trivial or minor details; fussy.
  12. Pettifogger: A lawyer who unscrupulously handles small, petty cases.
  13. Phantasmagoria: A sequence of real or imaginary images like those seen in a dream.
  14. Philately: The collection and study of postage stamps.
  15. Phlegmatic: Having an unemotional and stolidly calm disposition.
  16. Picayune: Petty; trivial.
  17. Piffle: Nonsensical talk or ideas.
  18. Pilgarlic: A bald head; a person regarded with mild or pretended contempt or pity.
  19. Pirouette: An act of spinning on one foot, typically with the raised foot touching the knee of the supporting leg.
  20. Platitudinous: Used too often to be interesting or thoughtful; hackneyed.




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Q

  1. Quagmire: A soft boggy area of land that gives way underfoot or a complex or hazardous situation.
  2. Quandary: A state of perplexity or uncertainty over what to do in a difficult situation.
  3. Quarrelsome: Given to or characterized by quarreling.
  4. Querulous: Complaining in a petulant or whining manner.
  5. Quibble: A slight objection or criticism about a trivial matter.
  6. Quicksilver: Another term for mercury, used in metaphorical senses to describe something fast and unpredictable.
  7. Quixotic: Exceedingly idealistic; unrealistic and impractical.
  8. Quizzical: (Of a person's expression or behavior) indicating mild or amused puzzlement.
  9. Quoin: An external angle of a wall or building.
  10. Quorate: (Of a committee or other group requiring a minimum number of members) having the requisite number of members present to conduct business.
  11. Quotidian: Of or occurring every day; daily.
  12. Quintessential: Representing the most perfect or typical example of a quality or class.
  13. Quisling: A traitor who collaborates with an enemy force occupying their country.
  14. Quintain: A post used as a target for tilting exercises for knights in the Middle Ages.
  15. Quip: A witty remark.
  16. Quaff: To drink (something, especially an alcoholic drink) heartily.
  17. Quaggy: Resembling a marsh; boggy.
  18. Quaestor: Any of various public officials in ancient Rome responsible for finance and administration.
  19. Quixotism: Quixotic behavior or thoughts.
  20. Querencia: A place from which one's strength of character is drawn, one's comfort zone; a place where one feels at home.




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R

  1. Rabble: A disorderly crowd; a mob.
  2. Raconteur: A person who tells anecdotes in a skillful and amusing way.
  3. Ragamuffin: A person, typically a child, in ragged, dirty clothes.
  4. Rambunctious: Uncontrollably exuberant; boisterous.
  5. Rapscallion: A mischievous person.
  6. Ratatouille: A French dish of stewed vegetables, which is eaten as a side dish or meal.
  7. Razzmatazz: Noisy, showy, and exciting activity and display designed to attract and impress.
  8. Recondite: (Of a subject or knowledge) little known; abstruse.
  9. Recumbent: (Especially of a person or human figure) lying down.
  10. Redolent: Strongly reminiscent or suggestive of (something); fragrant or sweet-smelling.
  11. Rendezvous: A meeting at an agreed time and place, typically between two people.
  12. Ribald: Referring to sexual matters in an amusingly rude or irreverent way.
  13. Rigmarole: A lengthy and complicated procedure.
  14. Ripsnorter: Something exceptional or extraordinary.
  15. Rococo: Characterized by an elaborately ornamental late baroque style of decoration prevalent in 18th-century continental Europe.
  16. Rogue: A dishonest or unprincipled man.
  17. Roustabout: An unskilled or casual laborer, especially at a circus or oil field.
  18. Rubicund: (Of someone's face) having a ruddy complexion; high-colored.
  19. Ruckus: A disturbance or commotion.
  20. Ruminate: Think deeply about something.




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S

  1. Sabotage: Deliberate destruction, disruption, or obstruction of something.
  2. Sacrosanct: Regarded as too important or valuable to be interfered with.
  3. Sagacious: Having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment; wise or shrewd.
  4. Salubrious: Health-giving; healthy.
  5. Sanctimonious: Making a show of being morally superior to other people.
  6. Sardonic: Grimly mocking or cynical.
  7. Scallywag: A person, especially a child, who behaves badly but in an amusingly mischievous rather than harmful way.
  8. Scintillating: Sparkling or shining brightly.
  9. Scurrilous: Making or spreading scandalous claims about someone with the intention of damaging their reputation.
  10. Serendipity: The occurrence and development of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way.
  11. Shenanigans: Secret or dishonest activity or maneuvering.
  12. Skedaddle: Depart quickly or hurriedly; run away.
  13. Skullduggery: Underhanded or unscrupulous behavior; trickery.
  14. Slapdash: Done too hurriedly and carelessly.
  15. Sleuth: A detective.
  16. Snickersnee: A large knife.
  17. Snollygoster: A shrewd, unprincipled person, especially a politician.
  18. Sobriquet: A person's nickname.
  19. Soliloquy: An act of speaking one's thoughts aloud when by oneself or regardless of any hearers, especially by a character in a play.
  20. Spatula: An implement with a broad, flat, blunt blade, used for mixing and spreading things, especially in cooking and painting.




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T

  1. Tabernacle: A fixed or movable habitation, typically of light construction.
  2. Talisman: An object, typically an inscribed ring or stone, that is thought to have magic powers and to bring good luck.
  3. Tantamount: Equivalent in seriousness to; virtually the same as.
  4. 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').
  5. Temerity: Excessive confidence or boldness; audacity.
  6. Thaumaturgy: The working of wonders or miracles; magic.
  7. Threnody: A lament.
  8. Tittle-tattle: Idle talk; gossip.
  9. Tomfoolery: Foolish or silly behavior.
  10. Torpid: Mentally or physically inactive; lethargic.
  11. Travesty: A false, absurd, or distorted representation of something.
  12. Tremulous: Shaking or quivering slightly.
  13. Triskaidekaphobia: Fear of the number thirteen.
  14. Troglodyte: (Literally) a cave-dweller, typically used to describe someone who is deliberately ignorant or old-fashioned.
  15. Tumult: A loud, confused noise, especially one caused by a large mass of people.
  16. Turbid: Cloudy, opaque, or thick with suspended matter.
  17. Turpitude: Depravity; wickedness.
  18. Tutelage: Protection of or authority over someone or something; guardianship.
  19. Twee: Excessively or affectedly quaint, pretty, or sentimental.
  20. Tyro: A beginner or novice.




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U

  1. Ubiquitous: Present, appearing, or found everywhere.
  2. Ukulele: A small, guitar-like instrument associated with Hawaiian music.
  3. Ululate: Howl or wail as an expression of strong emotion, typically grief.
  4. Umbrage: Offense or annoyance.
  5. Unctuous: (Of a person) excessively or ingratiatingly flattering; oily.
  6. Underwhelm: Fail to impress or make a positive impact on someone; disappoint.
  7. Unflappable: Having or showing calmness in a crisis.
  8. Ungulate: A hoofed mammal.
  9. Unkempt: Having an untidy or disheveled appearance.
  10. Unmitigated: Absolute; unqualified.
  11. Uproarious: Characterized by or provoking loud noise or uproar.
  12. Urbane: (Of a person, especially a man) suave, courteous, and refined in manner.
  13. Usurp: Take (a position of power or importance) illegally or by force.
  14. Utilitarian: Designed to be useful or practical rather than attractive.
  15. Utopia: An imagined place or state of things in which everything is perfect.
  16. Uvula: A fleshy extension at the back of the soft palate which hangs above the throat.
  17. Ubiquitarian: Being everywhere at once.
  18. Ufology: The study of UFOs.
  19. Ulterior: Existing beyond what is obvious or admitted; intentionally hidden.
  20. Umami: A category of taste in food (besides sweet, sour, salt, and bitter), corresponding to the flavor of glutamates.




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  1. Vacillate: Alternate or waver between different opinions or actions; be indecisive.
  2. Vagary: An unexpected and inexplicable change in a situation or in someone's behavior.
  3. Vainglorious: Excessively proud of oneself or one's achievements; overly vain.
  4. Valediction: The action of saying farewell.
  5. Vamoose: To leave hurriedly.
  6. Vanguard: A group of people leading the way in new developments or ideas.
  7. Vanquish: Defeat thoroughly.
  8. Vapid: Offering nothing that is stimulating or challenging; bland.
  9. Variegated: Exhibiting different colors, especially as irregular patches or streaks.
  10. Vehement: Showing strong feeling; forceful, passionate, or intense.
  11. Venial: (Of a fault or offense) slight and pardonable.
  12. Veracity: Conformity to facts; accuracy.
  13. Verdant: Green with grass or other rich vegetation.
  14. Vernacular: The language or dialect spoken by the ordinary people in a particular country or region.
  15. Vestige: A trace of something that is disappearing or no longer exists.
  16. Vicissitude: A change of circumstances or fortune, typically one that is unwelcome or unpleasant.
  17. Vilify: Speak or write about in an abusively disparaging manner.
  18. Vindicate: Clear (someone) of blame or suspicion.
  19. Visceral: Relating to deep inward feelings rather than to the intellect.
  20. Vituperate: Blame or insult (someone) in strong or violent language.




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W

  1. Waffle: To talk or write a lot without giving any useful information or any clear answers.
  2. Wanderlust: A strong desire to travel and explore the world.
  3. Wassail: A salutation wishing health to a person, typically used in toasts.
  4. Wheedle: To use flattery or coaxing in order to persuade someone to do something or give one something.
  5. Wherewithal: The money or other means needed for a particular purpose.
  6. Whimsical: Playfully quaint or fanciful, especially in an appealing and amusing way.
  7. Whippersnapper: A young and inexperienced person considered to be presumptuous or overconfident.
  8. Whirligig: A toy that spins around, for example, a top or a wind spinner.
  9. Whistleblower: A person who informs on a person or organization regarded as engaging in an unlawful or immoral activity.
  10. Willy-nilly: Whether one likes it or not.
  11. Windfall: An unexpected, unearned, or sudden gain or advantage.
  12. Winsome: Attractive or appealing in appearance or character.
  13. Wizened: Shriveled or wrinkled with age.
  14. Wobble: Move unsteadily from side to side.
  15. Woozy: Unsteady, dizzy, or dazed.
  16. Wordplay: The witty exploitation of the meanings and ambiguities of words, especially in puns.
  17. Workaday: Not special, unusual, or interesting in any way; mundane.
  18. Wraith: A ghost or ghostlike image of someone, especially one seen shortly before or after their death.
  19. Wunderkind: A person who achieves great success when relatively young.
  20. Wuthering: (Of weather) characterized by strong winds.




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X

  1. Xanthic: Yellowish; relating to or tending towards yellow.
  2. Xenial: Hospitable, especially to visiting strangers or foreigners.
  3. Xenogenesis: The supposed generation of offspring completely and entirely different from the parent.
  4. Xenophobia: Dislike of or prejudice against people from other countries.
  5. Xeric: Characterized by, or adapted to a dry environment.
  6. Xylography: The art of engraving on wood.
  7. Xylophone: A musical instrument in the percussion family that consists of wooden bars struck by mallets.
  8. Xystus: A garden walk planted with trees.
  9. Xyloid: Resembling wood.
  10. Xenagogue: A guide; someone who conducts strangers.
  11. Xenodocheionology: The study of hotels and their management.
  12. Xenolith: A rock fragment which becomes enveloped in a larger rock during the latter's development and solidification.
  13. Xenon: A chemical element with the symbol Xe and atomic number 54.
  14. Xenurus: A genus of small, two-tailed bristle-tailed insects.
  15. Xiphoid: Shaped like a sword; the xiphoid process is the smallest and lowest part of the sternum.
  16. Xerophyte: A plant that requires very little water.
  17. Xeniality: The quality of being hospitable, particularly to guests or strangers.
  18. Xenocryst: A crystal in an igneous rock which is not derived from the original magma.
  19. Xerostomia: Dry mouth resulting from reduced or absent saliva flow.
  20. Xylitol: A sugar alcohol used as a sweetener.
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  1. Yammer: To talk loudly and persistently.
  2. Yare: Quick; agile; lively.
  3. Yarnbombing: The action of covering objects or structures in public places with decorative knitted or crocheted material as a form of street art.
  4. Yawp: A harsh or hoarse cry or yelp.
  5. Yeoman: A servant in a royal or noble household, ranking between a sergeant and a groom or a squire and a page.
  6. Yield: To produce or provide (a natural, agricultural, or industrial product).
  7. Yobbo: A loud, obnoxious, and aggressive person; a hooligan.
  8. Yoke: A wooden beam used between a pair of oxen to enable them to pull together on a load when working in pairs.
  9. Yonder: At some distance in the direction indicated; over there.
  10. Yowl: A loud wailing cry, especially one of pain or distress.
  11. Yen: A longing or craving.
  12. Yaffle: To eat or drink noisily.
  13. Yarely: With agility; briskly.
  14. Yclept: By the name of; called.
  15. Yeanling: A lamb or kid that is a year old or that has not yet completed its first year.
  16. Yggdrasil: An immense mythical tree that connects the nine worlds in Norse cosmology.
  17. Yips: Nervous tension affecting an athlete, especially a golfer, in performing a particular skill.
  18. Yonic: Symbolic or pertaining to the female genitalia.
  19. Yttrium: A silvery-metallic element, found in rare earth minerals.
  20. 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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Z

  1. Zaftig: (of a person, especially a woman) having a full, rounded figure; plump.
  2. Zany: Amusingly unconventional and idiosyncratic.
  3. Zarzuela: A Spanish traditional form of musical theatre that alternates between spoken and sung scenes.
  4. Zealot: A person who is fanatical and uncompromising in pursuit of their religious, political, or other ideals.
  5. Zephyr: A soft gentle breeze.
  6. Zeugma: A figure of speech in which a word applies to multiple parts of the sentence.
  7. 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.
  8. Zilch: Nothing; zero.
  9. Zing: Energy, enthusiasm, or liveliness.
  10. Zither: A musical instrument consisting of a flat wooden sound box with numerous strings stretched across it, played by plucking or strumming.
  11. 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.
  12. Zombie: A fictional undead being created through the reanimation of a human corpse.
  13. Zonked: Completely exhausted or asleep.
  14. Zoology: The scientific study of the behavior, structure, physiology, classification, and distribution of animals.
  15. Zucchini: A variety of courgette; a summer squash.
  16. Zugzwang: A situation in which the obligation to make a move in one's turn is a serious, often decisive, disadvantage.
  17. Zumology: The study of fermentation in brewing.
  18. Zuppa: An Italian soup, often containing bread, eggs, and other ingredients.
  19. Zwitterion: A molecule or ion having separate positively and negatively charged groups.




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