Series 42+41

Quandary

A state of not being able to decide what to do about a situation in which you are involved

mellifluous

Having a pleasant and flowing sound.

Adroit

Very skillful and quick in the way you think or move.

credulous

Too willing to believe what you are told and so easily deceived.

Whimsical

Unusual and strange in a way that might be funny or annoying.

epicure

A person who enjoys high quality food and drink.

guile

Clever but sometimes dishonest behaviour that you use to deceive sb

jocular

Funny or intended to make someone laugh.

lackadaisical

Showing little enthusiasm and effort. adj

neologism

A new word or expression, or a new meaning for an existing word.

remiss

Careless and not doing a duty well enough

volatile

likely to change suddenly and unexpectedly, especially by getting worse.

officious

Too ready to tell people what to do or to use the power you have to give orders.

covet

To want to have something very much, especially something that belongs to someone else.

voracious

Very eager for something, especially a lot of food.

juxtapose

To put things or people next to each other, in order to compare them.

profligate

Spending money or using something in a way that wastes it and is not wise.

lampoon

To criticize a famous person or a public organization in a piece of writing, a drawing, in a humorous way.

obscure

• Not clear and difficult to understand or see. - To prevent something from being seen or heard.

insightful

Showing a clear and usually original understanding of a complicated problem or situation.

propitious

Likely to result in success, or showing signs of success

underscore

To emphasize the importance of something.

specious

Seeming to be right or true, but really wrong or false.

nullify

To make a legal agreement or decision have no legal force.

exalt

To raise someone to a higher rank or more powerful position.

incantation

The saying of words believed to have a magical effect when spoken or sung.

contrite

Feeling very sorry and guilty for something bad that you have done.

virulent

Dangerous and spreading quickly, or (of poison) having an effect very quickly.

assiduous

Showing hard work, care, and attention to detail.

fickle

Likely to change your opinion or your feelings suddenly and without a good reason.

hone

To make something better or completely suitable for its purpose.

querulous

Often complaining, especially in a weak high voice.

punctilious

Very careful to behave correctly or to give attention to details

venal

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unflappable

Not likely to get worried, nervous, or angry even in difficult situations