lit vocab

Malapropism

the mistaken use of a word in place of a similar-sounding one, which creates a silly or funny meaning

Nonplussed

so surprised, confused, or bewildered that you are unsure how to react or what to say.

Postlude

concluding piece of music or a final performance element, most commonly played at the end of a religious service or literary work.

Hierarchy

system or organization in which people, groups, or items are ranked one above the other according to status, authority, rank, or relative importance.

Portly

person having a stout, somewhat fat, or heavy body, usually paired with a dignified or imposing appearance.

Interdiction

act of forbidding, prohibiting, or officially intercepting and destroying something—especially to halt the movement of illegal goods or enemy forces.

Vide

See

Omnibus

Covering all things

Monolithic

something that is massive, solid, uniform, and unwieldy, or formed from a single, unbroken block.

Imponderable

something that is impossible to weigh, measure, evaluate, or calculate precisely—often due to its complexity, subtle nature, or unpredictable factors.

Benediction

Blessing

Incredulous

unwilling or unable to believe something; feeling or showing clear disbelief or skepticism.

Omniscient

All knowing

Neophyte

person who is brand new to a subject, skill, activity, or belief.

Unilateral

describes an action, decision, or contract undertaken or made by one party, person, or side without the agreement, participation, or consent of others.