Ashley & Brad - Word of the Day


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2	Blandishment - words of flattery intended to coax
3	Entelechy - a realization of potential
4	Versant - a region of land sloping in one general direction
5	Deontology - A theory of ethics that establishes rules of right and wrong actions
6	Attornment - formal transference of something to someone else
7	Jape - practical joke; make mockery of something
8	Haboob - a violent oppresive wind in the summer
9	Promulgate - to promote or make widely known
10	Fardel - a bundle
11	Limitrophe - the borderlands of a known area
12	Buttle - to act as a butler
13	Boite - a nightclub
14	Caducous - easily shed from an animal or plant
15	Prospiscience - Foresight
16	Mumpsimus - A traditional custom or notion adhered to although shown to be unreasonable
17	Accouchement - the process of giving birth
18	Bumptious - offensively self assertive
19	Fossick - Rummage; search.
20	Plumbeous - the color of grayish lead
21	Appanage - a gift of money, land or title to heirs of royalty; necessary accompaniment
22	Mawkish - exceedingly sentimental in a false way; faint sickly flavor
23	Adjure - to urge or request someone to do something
24	Pentimento - Evidence of a previous painting underneath
25	Nocuous - Noxious, harmful, or poisonous
26	Conurbation - An extended urban area, consisting of several towns merging with the suburbs of one or more cities
27	Omphalos - the center or hub of something
28	Secundan - happening every other day
29	Esemplastic - molding into one, unifying
30	Pernoctate - To stay up through the night
31	Paracme - A point beyond the highest or greatest.
32	Gerent - a manager
33	Piepowder - a traveler on foot, or a traveling merchant
34	Operose - displaying much effort
35	Gourmandize - Eat good food, especially to excess.
36	Arcadian - an ideal rural paradise
37	Elucidate - to make clear, explain
38	Deterge - Cleanse thorgouhly
39	Germane - relevant to a subject at hand.
40	Redivivus - reborn or come back to life
41	Deedy - industrious or effective
42	Bellicose - Demonstrating aggression and willingness to fight.
43	Anthesis - the opening of a flower or bud
44	Sprezzatura - studied carelessness; art style to make it look random, messy, childlike
45	Beaucoup - many or much
46	Adscititious - Forming an addition or supplement; not integral or intrinsic.
47	Pecksniff - one who moralizes in public, but conducts differently in private
48	Paludal - A marshy environment
49	Bolide - A large meteor that explodes in the atmosphere
50	Apercu - a comment or reference that makes an entertaining point
51	Chef-d'oeuvre - A masterpiece
52	Terpsichorean - related to dancing; a dancer
53	Zarf - A sleeve or holder designed to hold a hot cup.
54	Acedia - Spiritual or mental sloth; apathy.
55	Anacathulon - A sentence or construction in which the expected grammatical sequence is absent
56	Animadvert - to criticize harsly
57	Corniche - a road cut into the edge of a cliff.
58	Bricolage - Something constructed or created from a diverse range of available things.
59	Oyez -a word repeated to call to attention
60	Infinitesimal - extremely small
61	Roister - Enjoy oneself or celebrate in a noisy or boisterous way.
62	Concinnity - The skillful and harmonious arrangement or fitting together of the different parts of something
63	Gemutlichkeit - Geniality; friendliness.
64	Oppidan - a local resident of a town
65	Sisyphean - Denoting or relating to a task that can never be completed.
66	Nefandous - So wicked as to defy description: abominable, appalling.
67	Gaberlunzie - A wandering beggar, especially one who is licensed.
68	Sabulous - sandy, gritty
69	Proparoxytone - emphasis on the third from last syllable
70	Badinage - witty conversation
71	Umbriferous - providing shade
72	Fluogosticorical - April Fool's - a made up word!
73	Paremegnon - the juxtaposition of words that have a common root
74	Quiescent - In a state or period of inactivity or dormancy.
75	Mot juste - The exact, appropriate word
76	Inure - to accustom to accept something undesirable
77	Lagom - The principle of living a balanced, moderately paced, low-fuss life (repeat 3-1-24)
78	Brusque - Very abrupt or curt (repeat from 3-8-24)
79	2nd Anniversary!! Aposiopesis - trailing off in speech...
80	Sitzfleisch - buttocks, and the power to perservere
81	Aprosexia - the inability to concentrate
82	Factitious - Something artificially created or developed
83	Kludge - Using ill assorted parts to make something
84	Forsooth - Indeed
85	Grimgribber - Jargon of a trade.
86	Legerity - Alert quickness of mind and body
87	Sequela - consequence of previous injury or sickness
88	Ombrophobe - one who fears rain
89	Narrischkeit - Foolishness, nonsense
90	Antimeria - using a noun as a verb; e.g.,"Google something"
91	Pourboire - a gratuity or tip	500th word
92	Involute - Involved or intricate.
93	Haplography - accidental omission of repeated letters in a word.
94	Kirschwasser - Brandy distilled from cherries
95	Siderodramophobia - fear of trains
96	Sialoquent - spraying saliva while speaking
97	Plebeian - belong to, or relating to the common people.
98	Egrote - To feign sickness
99	Limnophilous - loving of inland water
100	Schemozzle - a state of chaos or confusion
101	Squandermania - the practice of spending money extravaganlty
102	Charientism - an insult disguised as a compliment
103	Cynophilist - one who loves dogs
104	Entre nous - Between ourselves; privately.
105	Perfidious - Treacherous; deceitful.
106	Canorous - (Of song or speech) Melodious or resonant.
107	Abulia - An inability to make decisions.
108	Orchidaceous - like an orchid; showy, ostenatatious
109	Psychrolute - one who likes to bathe in cold water
110	Syllabub - a whipped cream dessert made with white wine or sherry
111	Amphigory - A nonsense verse; a rigmarole, meaningless
112	Cenatory - of, or relating to dinner
113	Obtund - Dull the sensitivity of; blunt; deaden.
114	Supererogation - The performance of more work than duty requires.
115	Melomaniac - a person who loves music
116	Ambisinister - Awkward or clumsy with both hands.
117	Renascent - Becoming active or popular again.
118	Dol - a unit for the measurement of pain
119	Ebullition - 1. The action of bubbling or boiling. 2. Sudden outburst of emotion
120	Ostrobogulous - something strange, unusual or out of the ordinary
121	Quinquenninal - occurring every 5 years
122	Meliorist - A person who believes human effort can improve the world.
123	Pejorist - A person who believes that the world is getting worse.
124	Hypercathexis - Excessive concentration of mental energy on something.
125	Misoneism - a hatred, fear, or intolerance of innovation or change
126	Hypocoristic - A pet name or diminutive form of a name
127	Vedette - A leading star of stage, screen, or television
128	Quieten - to make quiet or calm
129	Embiggen - To make larger
130	Ephemera - Things that exist or are used or enjoyed for only a short time
131	Accouter - Clothe or equip in something noticeable or impressive.	Jan. 1, 2025
132	Hogmanay - Scottish last day of the year
133	Penultimate - the second to last of something
134	Gelid - extremely cold, icy
135	Hogmadog - a large ball of snow made from a smaller ball collecting
136	Creche - representation of the Nativity
137	Farctate - Stuffed; full from overeating.
138	Brumous - Foggy or wintry
139	Aggiornamento - updating something for modernization
140	Kawaii - (in the context of Japanese popular culture) cute.
141	Isochronous - Occuring at the same time
142	Respiscence - Repentance combining acknowledgment of wrongdoing and wish to do better in the future.
143	Epergne - an ornamental centerpiece for a table meant for fruit or flowers
144	Entente - A friendly or informal alliance between states or factions.
145	Deucedly - Quite; extremely; utterly.
146	Dactylonomy - counting on your fingers
147	Butyraceous - Of or like butter.
148	Vulpine - like a fox; crafty cunnig
149	Athwart - Across from side to side; transversely.
150	Objurgation - Strong rebuke or scolding
151	Gemutlich - Pleasant and cheerful
152	Aleatory - Depending on the throw of a dice or on chance; random.
153	Fabulation - The act or result of fabulating; a fabrication.
154	Frisson - A sudden and intense feeling of excitement; A shudder caused by a thrill
155	Sillage - The degree to which a perfume’s fragrance lingers in the air when worn
156	Withal - In addition; as a further factor or consideration.
157	Spinney - an area of tress and bushes
158	Hallux - a person's big toe
159	Athenaeum - is a place dedicated to literary and scientific learning, a library
160	Guerdon - A reward or recompense.
161	Boswell - A person who accompanies another and records their life.
162	Nurdle - little plastic beads that are used to make plastic products
163	Asyndeton - The omission or absence of a conjunction between parts of a sentence.
164	Expiscate - To find out by skill or laborious investigation. To search out.
165	Banjax - to destroy, damage,
166	Coriaceous - resembling or having the texture of leather
167	Lief - gladly, happily
168	Succedaneum -A substitute, especially for a medicine or drug.
169	Roriferous - producing dew
170	Feriation - observing a holiday
171	Oniomania - compulsive shopping
172	Discursive - passing from one thing to another; ranging over a wide field; rambling
173	Pneumatophony - the sound caused by a ghost or spirit
174	Anaphora - The repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses.
175	Yegg - a safecracker or burglar
176	Causerie - informal chat or discussion specifically about literature
177	Antepenultimate - third from last
178	Amaxophobia - fear of riding in cars
179	Pleniloquence - excessive talking
180	Horripilation - hairs standing on end from fear, cold or excitement. Goosebumps
181	Antejentacular - before breakfast
182	Fartlek - a distance running training method that varies terrain and pace
183	Bloviate - speak pompously
184	Thanatopsis - reflection on death
185	Nyctalopia - night blindness
186	Paraph - a flourish after a signature, originally as a precaution against forgery.
187	Interdigitate - (Of two or more things) Interlock like the fingers of two clasped hands.
188	Concomitant - Naturally accompanying or associated.
189	Decorticate - Remove the bark, rind, or husk from.
190	Zhuzh - Make something more stylish, lively or attractive
191	400th word! Quatercentenary - 400th anniversary or it's celebration
192	Apricate - to bask in the sun
193	Mnemonic - A device such as acronyms, rhymes, or associations that assists in remembering something.
194	Ideophone - A vivid, evocative word that depicts sensory experiences.
195	Conterminous - having a common boundary
196	Hebdomadal - weekly
197	Folderol - nonsense, useless accessory
198	Enchiridion - A book containing essential information on a subject.
199	Cruciverbalist - one who constructs or solves crossword puzzles
200	Frustraneous - useless, unprofitable
201	De rigueur - required by ettiquette or current fashion
202	Sciolist - A person who pretends to be knowledgeable and well informed.
203	Ochlophobia - A fear or dislike of crowds
204	Abligurition - Extravagance, especially in matters of food and drink.
205	Exonym - a name for a place used outside of that place (ex. Germany outside, Deutschland inside)
206	Desultory - Lacking a plan, purpose, or enthusiasm; going constantly from one subject to another in a halfhearted way; unfocused.
207	Stultiloquy - foolish talk
208	Expergefaction - awakening
209	Vexillology - the study of flags
210	Apanthropy - a desire to be away from people, desire to be alone
211	Monopsony - market in which there is only one buyer.
212	Booboisie - Ignorant or uncultured people regarded as a class.
213	Saponaceous - soapy, having a soap-like quality
214	Deliquescent - Becoming liquid, or having a tendency to become liquid.
215	Agathokakological - made up of both good and evil
216	Soigné - Dressed very elegantly; well groomed.
217	Presentiment - a feeling that something unpleasant, is going to happen
218	Eigengrau - the color you see when you close your eyes
219	Senectitude - Old age
220	Compère - A person who introduces the performers or contestants in a variety show; host.
221	Obdormition - Numbness in a limb, usually caused by pressure on a nerve
222	Grawlix - Characters, such as @#%$*! used to convey profanity in a comic.
223	Inconnu - an unknown thing
224	Humectant - A substance used to keep things moist
225	Naches - pride (especially for your children), congratulations
226	Woodshed - to practice a musical instrument
227	Omnifarious - Comprising or relating to all sorts or varieties.
228	Echt - Authentic, genuine, true
229	Matutinal - Of or occurring in the morning.
230	Reify - To make something abstract more concrete or real
231	Coriaceous - Resembling or having the texture of leather
232	Skirr - Move rapidly, especially with a whirring sound
233	Inglenook - A space on either side of a large fireplace
234	Auricular - related to the ear, ear shaped
235	Vulnerary - a medicine used for healing wounds
236	Boulevardier - A wealthy socialite
237	Tutelary - Serving as a protector, guardian, or patron.
238	Purlieu - The area near or surrounding a place; a person’s usual haunts.
239	Nonpareil - An unrivaled or matchless person or thing or flat cookie covered in small, sugar beads
240	Bombinate - a humming or buzzing sound
241	Zeroth - Immediately preceding what is regarded as first in a series.
242	Simulacrum - an imitation or copy of something or someone
243	Perseverate - Repeat an action, thought, or utterance after the stimulus that prompted it has ceased.
244	Apodictic - Clearly established or beyond dispute.
245	Magnifico - An eminent, powerful, or illustrious person.
246	Oddment - A remnant or part of something, typically left over from a larger piece or set
247	Epexegesis - The addition of words to clarify meaning.
248	Phlegmatic - someone who is unemotional and stolidly calm
249	Illation - The action of inferring or drawing a conclusion.
250	Xiphoid - sword-shaped
251	Thaumaturge - magician or mytic
252	Nadir - the lowest point in the fortunes of a person or organization.
253	Perdurable - Enduring continuously; imperishable.
254	Inveterate - Having a particular habit, activity, or interest that is long-established and unlikely to change.
255	Tellurian - of or pertaining to the Earth
256	Ripstaver - something or someone remarkable
257	Peony - a type of floral firework or the shrub like flower
258	Precatory - Relating to or expressing a wish or request.
259	Quniquennial - once every five years, a five year period
260	Arcane - Understood by few; mysterious or secret.
261	Dido - a prank
262	Synedoche - a part that is used to describe a whole (e.g. "Dallas won by 6", meaning the Dallas Cowboys)
263	Tyro - a beginner or novice
264	Lyceum - A literary institution, lecture hall, or teaching place.
265	Osculate - kiss
266	Eirenicon - a proposal to reconcile differences to achieve peace
267	Rifacimento - the reworking of literature or song to update with the times
268	Pantophagous - Eating all kinds or a great variety of food.
269	Epexegesis - The addition of words to clarify meaning.
270	Scuttlebutt - Rumor or gossip
271	Factoid - A brief or trivial item of news or information.
272	Refection - refreshment by food or drink
273	Extant - a document that still survives or exists
274	Lucullan - (especially of food) extremely, luxurious
275	Cryptonym - code name
276	Conation - the mental faculty of purpose and will; volition
277	Apologue - A moral fable, especially one with animals as characters.
278	Roborant - A medicine, treatment, etc., that has a strengthening or restorative effect.
279	Syzygy - alignment of 3 planets
280	Maecenatism - Patronage.
281	Lucubrate - study at night or produce scholarly material
282	Crepitate - Make a crackling sound.
283	Propinquity - Close in proximity or relation
284	Flaneur - an idler or a lounger
285	Zeugma - A figure of speech in which a word applies to two others in different senses
286	Insoculate - Join by intertwining or fitting closely together.
287	Canard - an unfounded story or rumor; small winglike projection on plane
288	Paroxysm - A sudden attack or violent expression of a particular emotion or activity.
289	Hypogeusia - a diminished sense of taste
290	Malheureusement - unfortunately
291	Skeuomorph - An element of a graphical user interface which mimics a physical object.
292	Bon vivant - A person who enjoys a sociable and luxurious lifestyle.
293	Pleonasm - the use of more words than are necessary
294	Scumble -Modifying a painting or color by applying a very thin coat of opaque paint to give a softer or duller effect.
295	Habile - Deft, skillful
296	Peripeteia - A reversal of fortune in a fictional narrative
297	Frangible - brittle, breakable
298	Complaisant - Willing to please others; obliging; agreeable.
299	Sehnsucht - Wistful longing, yearning
300	Allocution - A formal speech giving advice or a warning.
301	Zamzawed - Dried through overcooking.
302	Kludge - Haphazard makeshift solution to a problem, usually with a computer.
303	Scintilla - A tiny trace or spark of a specified quality or feeling
304	Consanguineous - related to, same bloodline
305	Encomium - A formal expression of praise
306	Abstruse - difficult to understand, obscure
307	Numismatic - Relating to or consisting of coins, paper currency, and medals.
308	Solatium - A thing given to someone as a compensation or consolation.
309	Inimitable- unique, unable to be imitated or copied
310	Digerati - People with expertise or professional involvement in information technology.
311	Diaphanous - Light, delicate, and translucent. (Especially of fabric)
312	Bedizen - Dress up or decorate gaudily.
313	Fettle - condition (i.e., in fine fettle)
314	Sockdolager - an exceptional, forceful blow / exceptional person or thing
315	Diaphoresis - perspiration
316	Glutition - the act of swallowing
317	Pandiculation - Stretching after awaking
318	Eructation - belch, burp
319	Querulous - habitually complaining
320	Nictitation - winking, blinking
321	Funambulist - tightrope walker
322	Spizzerinctum - Determination, ardor, or zeal. guts, nerve, or backbone.
323	Homonymous - having the same name
324	Abderian - inciting laugher
325	Prescind - Leave out of consideration.
326	Holophrasis - The expression of a whole phrase in a single word — for example, “howdy” for “how do you do.”
327	Megillah - a lengthy and tediously complicated situation or matter
328	Afflatus - divine inspiration
329	Daedalian - Ingeniously or cunningly designed; artistic, ingenious, intricate.
330	Icarian - excessive ambition like Icarus
331	Kakorrhaphiophobia - the fear of failure
332	Cicatrix - The scar of a healed wound.
333	Futz - to fiddle with, busy oneself
334	Nodus - a problem, difficulty, or complication
335	Sensu lato - in the broad sense
336	Longanimity - Patience or tolerance in the face of adversity; forbearance, long-suffering.
337	Salubrious - Promotiong health and well being
338	Duumvirate - A coalition of two people having joint authority or influence.
339	Brusque - Very abrupt or curt
340	Mickle - A large amount, very big
341	Badinage - Humorous or witty conversation.
342	Parisology - Equivocal or ambiguous words
343	Consentient - Of the same opinion in a matter; in agreement.
344	Lagom - The principle of living a balanced, moderately paced, low-fuss life
345	Sapid - Having a strong, pleasant taste.
346	Mirific - working wonders, wondeful
347	Interrobang - a punctuation mark of a question mark with exclamation ?!
348	Innominate - Not named or classified
349	Recherché - Rare, exotic, or obscure.
350	Tocsin - An alarm bell or signal
351	Logomachy - argument over words (repeat from June 5, 2023)
352	Emulous - seeking to emulate someone or something.
353	Ratiocinate - form judgments by a process of reason
354	Torpid - Mentally or physically inactive; lethargic.
355	Postprandial - the period after dinner or lunch; (meds) after a meal.
356	Schneid - A loss with no points scored, a series of losses
357	Plutography - presentation of the rich and the lifestyle they enjoy.
358	Irrefragable - Not able to be refuted or disproved; indisputable.
359	Veridical - Truthful, coinciding with reality.
360	Cachinnation - Loud, convulsive laughter
361	Hoi Polloi - The masses; the common people.
362	Preponderance - The quality or fact of being greater in number, quantity, or importance.
363	Deleterious - injurious to health, harmful
364	Dilatory - Slow to act, Intended to cause delay.
365	Sibliate - to make a hissing sandwich
366	Mien - A person's look or manner, especially one of a particular kind indicating their character or mood.
367	Legerity - Alert quickness of mind or body.
368	Bunkum - Foolish insincere talk or ideas
369	Pervicacity - Having the traits of being obstinate, willful, disobedient
370	Andragogy - teaching adults; adult education
371	Taciturn - Reserved in speech, saying little
372	Panegyric - public speech or text in praise of something.
373	Mnemonic - a device used to help memorize (acronym, song)
374	Whinge - to complain loudly
375	Eggcorn - a misheard or misused word or phrase (i.e., "intesive purposes")
376	Obstreporous - Noisy and difficult to control.
377	Mulct - a fine or compulsory payment, to extract money from someone (verb)
378	Adynaton - Figure of speech with an impossible situation used for emphasis
379	Acervation - forming something into a mass or of piling something up in a heap or heaps; accumulation.
380	Surfeit - an excessive amount, to overdo with a large amount
381	Contretemps - A minor dispute or disagreement.
382	Aesculapian - relating to physicians or medical world
383	Lugubrious - Looking or sounding sad and dismal.
384	Quaesitum - something sought or required
385	Dernier cri - The very latest fashion.
386	Campanology - the art or practice of bell ringing
387	Handsel - a gift or token given in the new year or the beginning of something.	Jan 1, 2024
388	Inculcate - to instill something by persistent instruction
389	Hygge - A quality of coziness and comfortable conviviality that engenders a feeling of contentment or well-being
390	Rime - A frost quickly formed from fog or mist
391	Eigengrau - The dark gray color seen by the eyes in perfect darkness as a result of signals from the optic nerves.
392	Lagniappe - Something given as a bonus or extra gift.
393	Toothsome - Temptingly tasty.
394	Apricity - warmth from the winter sun
395	Piquant - Having a pleasantly sharp taste or appetizing flavor.
396	Clinquant - Glittering with gold and silver; tinseled.
397	Sinecure - A position requiring little or no work but giving the holder status or financial benefit.
398	Bibelot - A small, decorative ornament or trinket.
399	Oeuvre - The collective works of a painter, author or composer
400	Amuse-gueule - A small savory item of food served as an appetizer before a meal.
401	Aphyllous - Having no leaves
402	Cognomen - A name or nickname.
403	Miasma - A highly unpleasant or unhealthy smell or vapor.
404	Detritus - debris or the pieces that remain when something breaks, falls apart, or is destroyed.
405	Monosemy - The property of having only one meaning.
406	Adduce - Cite as evidence.
407	Jejune - Naive, simplistic, and superficial.
408	Haecceity - The property of being a unique and individual thing.
409	Anfractuous - Sinuous or circuitous.
410	Balaclava - A close-fitting garment covering the whole head and neck except for parts of the face
411	Legerdemain - Skillful use of one’s hands when performing conjuring tricks.
412	Tergiversation - The act of abandoning something or someone, of changing sides; desertion.
413	Brobdingnagian - Of gigantic size
414	Gastronome - a gourmet
415	Indomitable - impossible to defeat
416	Ameliorate - to make something (that is bad) better
417	Periphrasis - use of a longer phrasing in place of a possible shorter form of expression
418	Peregrinate - to travel or wander from place to place
419	Temerity - unreasonable or foolhardy contempt of danger or opposition
420	Pugnacious - Eager or quick to argue, quarrel, or fight.
421	Froward - a person who is difficult to deal with
422	Breviloquent - Using very few words; concise.
423	Desideratum - Something considered necessary or highly desirable.
424	Phoenicopter - A flamingo
425	Senescence - The condition or process of deterioration with age.
426	Mephitic - (Especially of a gas or vapor) Foul-smelling; noxious.
427	Bailiwick - One’s sphere of operations or particular area of interest.
428	Sthenic - having an excessive level of strenght or energy
429	Mendacious - Not telling the truth; lying.
430	Phantasmagorical - something that has a dreamlike, fantastic quality as in a vision or dream
431	Omphaloskepsis - self contemplation, navel-gazing, to the point of absorbtion
432	Bonhomie - Cheerful friendliness; geniality.
433	Apothegm - A concise saying or maxim; an aphorism.
434	Ataraxy - A state of serene calmness.
435	Hobbledehoy - A clumsy or awkward youth.
436	Grandiloquent - A lofty, colorful style of speaking intended to impress
437	Caliginous - Misty, dim; obscure.
438	Coterie - a tightly knit group of people with a common interest or goal
439	Farrago - a confused mixture
440	Accismus - Feigning lack of interest in something while actually desiring it.
441	Hamartia - A tragic flaw that leads to the downfall of a hero/ine
442	Triskaidekaphobia - A fear of the number 13
443	Flibbertigibbet - A frivolous, flighty, or excessively talkative person.
444	Quisquos - Hard to deal with; dubious.
445	Stravaig - wander about aimlessly.
446	Halcyon - a period of time in the past that was idyllically happy and peaceful
447	Eidetic - Relating to or denoting mental images having unusual vividness and detail, as if actually visible
448	Sinisterity - Left-handedness, skillfulness in the use of the left hand.
449	Akrasia - The lack of will or self-control resulting in one acting against one’s better judgment.
450	Dilettante - an amateur who engages in an activity without serious intentions and who pretends to have knowledge
451	Assiduous - Showing great care and perseverance.
452	Diegesis - A narrative or plot, typically in a movie.
453	Ultracrepidarian - Expressing opinions on matters outside the scope of one’s knowledge or expertise
454	Anagnorisis - The point in which a principal character recognizes or discovers another character’s true identity or the true nature of their own circumstances
455	Disport - Enjoy oneself unrestrainedly.
456	Deciduous - falling off or shed seasonally or at a certain stage of development
457	Collogue - Talk confidentially or conspiratorially.
458	Rigmarole - A lengthy and complicated procedure.
459	Schadenfreude - Pleasure derived by someone from another's misfortune
460	Blatherskite - A person who talks at great length without making much sense.
461	Redolent - Strongly reminiscent or suggestive of (something).
462	Denoument - The final part of a play/movie in which the strands of the plot are resolved.
463	Bravura - A bold, brilliant display or performance
464	Stentorian - (Of a person's voice) Loud and powerful.
465	Idée Fixe - An idea or desire that dominates the mind; an obsession.
466	Lachrymose - Tearful or given to weeping, Inducing tears; sad.
467	Interstice - An intervening space, especially a very small one.
468	Eleemosynary - Of or relating to charity or donations
469	Abstemious - Not self-indulgent, especially when eating and drinking.
470	Edacious - Relating to or given to eating.
471	Toxophilite - a lover or student of archery
472	Alacrity - an eager readiness, a cheerful willingness
473	Metanoia - Change in one’s way of life resulting from penitence or spiritual conversion
474	Punctilious - Showing great attention to detail or correct behavior.
475	Borborygmus - A rumbling or gurgling noise made by the movement of fluid and gas in the intestines.
476	Torschlusspanik -the fear that time to act is running out.
477	Erudite - Having or showing great knowledge or learning.
478	Germane - Relevant to a subject under consideration.
479	Rodomontade - Boastful or inflated talk or behavior.
480	Exigency - an urgent need.
481	Gruntled - Pleased, satisfied, and contented.
482	Lethologica - The inability to remember a particular word or name.
483	Ephemera - Fleeting or short-lived
484	Factotum - An employee who does all kinds of work.
485	Fatuous - silly or pointless
486	Sangfroid - Composure or coolness, sometimes excessive, as shown in danger or under trying circumstances.
487	Desiccation - the removal of moisture from something.
488	Emmetropia - the normal condition of the eye
489	Nugacity - A trivial or frivolous thing or idea.
490	Persipient - Having a good understanding of things; perceptive.
491	Velleity - A wish or inclination not strong enough to lead to action.
492	Propitious - Auspicious or advantageous, indicative of good fortune
493	Adroit - Clever or skillful in using the hands or mind.
494	Coruscation - flash, sparkle
495	Appurtenance - An accessory or other item associated with a particular activity or style of living
496	Elan - style, energy, enthusiasm
497	Absquatulate - to leave abruptly
498	Circumlocution - The use of many words where fewer would do
499	Malapropism - The mistaken use of a word in place of a similar-sounding one
500	Adiaphorous - Neither harmful nor beneficial.
501	Effulgent - shining brightly; radiant
502	Embolalia - verbalization that occurs without conscious effort, such as repetitions and filler words.
503	Celerity - Swiftness of movement.
504	Aphorism - A pithy observation that contains a general truth, such as, “If it ain't broke, don't fix it.”
505	Crinkum-crankum - elaborate decoration or detail; full of twists and turns
506	Peripatetic - traveling from one place to another, moving around on foot
507	Memoriter - from memory or by heart
508	Logophile - lover of words, knowledgable about words
509	Dight - Clothed or equipped
510	Verisimilitude - The appearance of truth or resembling reality, Something that only appears to be true
511	Craic - enjoyable social activitity; a good time
512	Pungle - To pay or hand over; to shell out.
513	Bunburying - Avoiding one's duties and responsibilities by claiming to have appointments to see a fictitious person.
514	Callithump - A somewhat riotous parade, accompanied with the blowing of tin horns and other discordant noises.
515	Dolorifuge - Something which mitigates or removes grief
516	Sippet - A small piece of bread or toast, used to dip into soup or sauce or as a garnish.
517	Proficuous - Useful or profitable.
518	Eponymous - Describing an item named after a subject in question, relating to a name
519	Puerile - Showing immaturity; silly or juvenile; relating to a child
520	Parsimonious - Reluctant to spend money, extremely frugal
521	Pulchritudinous - Beautiful
522	Eudaemonic - Conducive to happiness.
523	Cynosure -A person or thing that is the center of attention or admiration
524	Raillery - Good-humored teasing.
525	Rumbustious - Boisterous or unruly.
526	Quotidian - occurring every day; daily, ordinary or everyday, especially when mundane
527	Trouvaille - A lucky find
528	Sagacious - keen mental discernment and good judgement, wise
529	Cacoethes - An urge to do something inadvisable
530	Daedal - skillful, cunning or inventive
531	Ludic - Showing spontaneous and undirected playfulness
532	Holus-bolus - all at once
533	Tintinnabulation - ringing of a bell
534	Paranomasia - A play on words; a pun
535	Logomachy - an argument about words
536	Frabjous - Delightful; joyous
537	Gallimaufry - A hodgepodge, mishmash, or medley
538	Subitaneous - manifested suddenly, spontaneously, or in haste; sudden, hasty, unexpected
539	Ingeminate - Repeat or reiterate (a word or statement), typically for emphasis
540	Esculent – fit to be eaten, edible
541	Shambolic - Chaotic, disorganized, or mismanaged
542	Argle-Bargle - Copious but meaningless talk or writing; nonsense
543	Ultroneous - Spontaneous; voluntary
544	Recondite - Little known; obscure, (specifically regarding knowledge)
545	Disport - Enjoy oneself unrestrainedly, frolic
546	Nidification – Nest-building
547	Cavil - Make petty or unnecessary objections
548	Implacable – unable to be placated, unstoppable, relentless
549	Compeer – person of equal rank, status, or ability
550	Cromulent - Acceptable or adequate
551	Vicissitude - a change of circumstances over one's life, change from one thing to another
552	Sitooterie - A small building or area where people can sit outside
553	Insouciance – Casual lack of concern, cheerful feeling with no worries
554	Octothorpe – Pound sign, hashtag, number
555	Perpend – to ponder, consider
556	Nimiety – being in excess, more than is needed
557	Sesquipedalian - describing a word with lots of syllables, overly verbose
558	Infracaninophile - One who loves and roots for underdogs
559	Sedulous - showing dedication and diligence
560	Perspicacious – Highly perceptive, keen, shrewd, discerning
561	Perquisite- another term for perk, gratuity
562	Soupcon – a very small quantity of something
563	Grok – to understand something intuitively
564	Autoschediastic – impromptu, improvised, ex tempore, offhand
565	Pococurante – apathetic, indifferent, nonchalant
566	Jocose – playful or humorous
567	Aptronym – an amusingly apt surname to their occupation
568	Quidnunc – an inquisitve or gossipy person
569	Corybantic – wild or frenzied
570	Phrontistery – a place for thinking
571	Perorate – Speak at length
572	Ineluctable – Unable to be resisted or avoided; inescapable
573	Risible – causing laughter, pertaining to laughter
574	Sternutation – act of sneezing
575	Ort - A scrap or remainder of food from a meal
576	Toponym – a place whose name comes from its description
577	Clinomania - An inability or refusal to get out of bed
578	Oppugn – Call into question the truth or validity of
579	Opsimath – someone who begins to study late in life
580	Fugacious – fleeting, tending to disappear
581	Inveigle – persuade someone with flattery
582	Autodidact – Self taught person
583	Abecedarian – pertaining to the alphabet
584	Esurient – hungry, greedy
585	Tohubohu – chaos, confusion
586	Tidsoptimist – someone who's always late
587	Foofaraw – unnecessary fuss or attention
588	Otiose – useless, pointless
589	Tessellate – covered in repeating pattern
590	Zeitgeist – spirit of a time