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antithesis (noun)
a person or thing that is the direct opposite of someone or something else; a contrast or opposition between two things Love is the antithesis of selfishness.
array (noun)
an impressive display or range of a particular type of thing; an ordered series or arrangement: The lens focuses light onto an array of pixels.
besiege (verb)
surround (a place) with armed forces in order to capture it or force its surrender; crowd around oppressively; The guerrillas continued to besiege other major cities to the north. be inundated by large numbers of requests or complaints: The television station was besieged with calls.
cadence (noun)
a rhythmic sequence or flow of sounds in speech or music.
cede (verb)
to give up power or territory, typically under pressure or by treaty.
coup (noun)
a sudden, violent, and illegal seizure of power from a government; He was overthrown in an army coup. a notable or successful stroke or move It was a major coup to get such a prestigious contract.
culpable (adjective)
deserving blame Sometimes you're just as culpable when you watch something as when you actually participate.
dissension (noun)
disagreement that leads to discord: These issues caused bitter dissension in the party.
docile (adjective)
ready to accept control or instruction; submissive a cheap and docile workforce.
dormant (adjective)
having normal physical functions suspended or slowed down for a period of time; in or as if in a deep sleep The event evoked memories that she would rather have lain dormant.
effusive (adjective)
expressing feelings of gratitude, pleasure, or approval in an unrestrained or heartfelt manner: After a tour away, an effusive welcome greeted the soldier home.
enumerates (verb)
mention (a number of things) one by one; list. There is not enough space to enumerate all his works.
facsimile (noun)
an exact copy, especially of written or printed material. Everyone calls me the facsimile of my father, for we resemble each other very closely.
feebly (adverb)
in a way that lacks strength or force; in a way that fails to convince or impress: He feebly attempted to defend the challenge florid (adjective) having a red or flushed complexion; elaborately or excessively intricate or complicated: a stout man with a florid face
gauche (adjective)
lacking ease or grace; unsophisticated and socially awkward. She had long since gotten over gaucheries such as blushing.
glower (verb)
have an angry or sullen look on one's face; scowl She glowered at him suspiciously.
glum (adjective)
looking or feeling dejected; morose They looked glum but later cheered up.
hackneyed (adjective)
lacking significance through having been overused; unoriginal and trite: hackneyed old sayings
imbibe (verb)
drink (alcohol); absorb or assimilate (ideas or knowledge) She had imbibed the gospel of modernism from Kandinsky.
inane (adjective)
silly; stupid Don't constantly badger people with inane questions.
incongruous (adjective)
not in harmony or keeping with the surroundings or other aspects of something The duffel coat looked incongruous with the black dress she wore underneath.
insolence (noun)
rude and disrespectful behavior She was sacked for insolence.
lurid (adjective)
very vivid in color, especially so as to create an unpleasantly harsh or unnatural effect The more lurid details of the massacre were too frightening for the children.
maverick (noun)
an independent individual who does not conform to an established norm or group. Mavericks often challenge the status quo and think outside the box.
misnomer (noun)
a wrong or inaccurate name or designation Morning sickness is a misnomer for many women, since the nausea can occur any time during the day.
motley (adjective)
incongruously varied in appearance or character; disparate A motley crew of discontents and zealots gathered outside the meeting room.
myopic (adjective)
nearsighted; lacking imagination, foresight, or intellectual insight The government still has a myopic attitude to public spending.
nonplussed (adjective)
surprised and confused so much that they are unsure how to react; not disconcerted; unperturbed. He would be completely nonplussed and embarrassed at the idea.
obscure (verb)
keep from being seen; conceal Gray clouds obscure the sun.
phalanx (noun)
a body of troops or police officers standing or moving in close formation Six hundred marchers set off, led by a phalanx of police. a group of people or things of a similar type forming a compact body He headed past the phalanx of waiting reporters to the line of limos.
placate (verb)
make (someone) less angry or hostile They attempted to placate the students with promises.
ponder (verb)
think about (something) carefully, especially before making a decision or reaching a conclusion: I pondered the question of what clothes to wear for the occasion
proprietary (adjective)
relating to an owner or ownership: The company has a proprietary right to the property.
riddled (verb)
spoken in or posed in riddles or something that is difficult to understand He who knows not how to riddle.
rummage (verb)
search unsystematically and untidily through a mass or receptacle He rummaged in his pocket for a handkerchief
sullen (adjective)
bad-tempered and sulky; gloomy A sullen pout.
sultry (adjective)
(of the air or weather) hot and humid; By the end of the sultry day, my clothes were sticky with sweat. (of a person, especially a woman) attractive in a way that suggests a passionate nature. The man proposed with a sultry look in his eye.
tryst (noun)
a private romantic rendezvous For their honeymoon, the couple planned a tryst through Europe.
unmitigated (adjective)
absolute; unqualified: The tour had been an unmitigated disaster.
wrought (verb)
be engaged in physical or mental activity in order to achieve a purpose or result, especially in one's job; The engineer who had been working on a design for a more efficient wing was wrought with new ideas.
