Word of the Day (Pt. 2)

Autonomy (n.)

Autonomy (n.)

The freedom and/or independence to control your own actions

Auspicious (adj.)

Indicating a high chance of future success

Coronation (n.)

The ceremony of crowning a new king or queen

Advent (n.)

The arrival of a notable person, place, or thing

Pious (adj.)

Deeply devoted to religion princples and behaviour

Chaste (adj.)

Strictly moral in though and action, especially in regards to sexual acitivity

Paragon (n.)

The perfect representation of a particular thing

Perchance (adv.)

Possibly or perhaps

Pang (n.)

A sharp pain or sudden emotion

Sovereign (adj./n.)

Possessing ultimate and final authority OR a supreme ruler

Melancholy (adj.)

A feeling of thoughtful sadness, usually without an obvious cause

Lament (v./n.)

A passionate expression of grief OR to make such an expression

Imminent (adj.)

About to happen

Clad (adj.)

Covered or clothed

Hitherto (adj.)

Until now or a until a stated point

Transient (adj.)

Lasting for only a short time

Emit (v.)

To produce or discharge something

Copius (adj.)

Abundant in supply or quantity

Wistful (adj.)

Sadly longing for the past or some other unreachable thing

Exert (v.)

To make a physical or mental effort

Ornate (adj.)

Decorated with intricate or complex patterns

Voracious (adj.)

Extremely eager; demonstrating the hunger of a wild animal

Bafflement (n.)

A feeling of complete confusion and uncertainty

Abyss (n.)

A deep or seemingly bottomless hole

Loathsome (adj.)

Causing hatred or disgust; repulsive

Sporadically (adv.)

Occasionally or at irregular intervals

Smitten (adj.)

Deeply affected by strong feelings of love or attraction

Berate (v.)

To angrily criticize someone face to face

Opaque (adj.)

Not able to be seen through; unclear or non-transparent

Innocuous (adj.)

Not harmful and inoffensive

Opulence (n.)

Great wealth and luxury

Din (n.)

A loud, unpleasant, and prolonged noise

Discreet (adj.)

Careful in speech or behaviour, especially in order to avoid causing offense

Indoctrinate (v.)

To enforce a set of beliefs without allowing for questioning and/or critical though

Daintily (adv.)

Delicately and prettily

Pittance (n.)

A small payment often supplied by the government

Strife (n.)

Angry or bitter conflict

Akimbo (adj.)

Having your hands on your hips with elbows pointing outwards

Chide (v.)

To express sharp criticism

Desperado (n.)

A desperste or reckless person; often a criminal