anathema
(n.) an object of intense dislike; a curse or strong denunciation (often used adjectivally without the article)
astute
(adj.) shrewd, crafty, showing practical wisdom
avarice
(n.) a greedy desire, particularly for wealth
egregious
(adj.) conspicuous, standing out from the mass (used particularly in an unfavorable sense)
equivocate
(v.) to speak or act in a way that allows for more than one interpretation; to be deliberately vague or ambiguous
evanescent
(adj.) vanishing, soon passing away; light and airy
novice
(n.) one who is just a beginner at some activity requiring skill and experience (also used adjectivally)
pretentious
(adj.) done for show, striving to make a big impression; claiming merit or position unjustifiably; making demands on one's skill or abilities, ambitious
recapitulate
(v.) to review a series of facts; to sum up
resuscitate
(v.) to revive, bring back to consciousness or existence
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