vocab 3

Flavonoid

A group of plant-based compounds with antioxidant properties, often found in fruits, vegetables, and tea.

Floribunda

A type of rose that produces clusters of flowers, known for its abundant and continuous blooming.

Fluoroscopy

A medical imaging technique that uses X-rays to obtain real-time moving images of the inside of the body.

Fluvial

Related to or found in rivers; pertaining to river processes and sediment transport.

Folderol

Nonsense or trivial talk; also used to refer to ornamental but useless decorations.

Hasenpfeffer

A traditional German stew made with marinated rabbit meat, typically flavored with wine and spices.

Hawthorn (shrub)

A thorny shrub or small tree of the genus Crataegus, known for its small red berries and medicinal properties.

Heathenish

Characteristic of someone who does not follow an accepted religion; irreligious or uncivilized in behavior.

Hebraist

A scholar or expert in the Hebrew language, literature, or culture.

Hectored

Bullied, intimidated, or spoken to in a threatening manner.

Impetuosity

The quality of acting suddenly or rashly without thinking; impulsiveness.

Impious

Lacking reverence or respect for religion or sacred things; irreverent or ungodly.

Impregnable

Unable to be defeated, captured, or broken into; strong and secure.

Improbity

Dishonesty or lack of moral integrity.

Improvident

Lacking foresight or not planning for the future; wasteful or careless with resources.

Numen

A divine presence or spirit believed to inhabit natural objects or places.

Numismatist

A person who studies or collects coins, paper money, and medals.

Nutation

A small, periodic oscillation or wobble in the rotation of a celestial body, such as Earth.

Nutraceutical

A food or supplement that provides health benefits beyond basic nutrition, such as fortified vitamins or functional foods.

Nutritionist

A professional who advises on diet, nutrition, and healthy eating habits.