Wordly Wise 3000 Book 10 Lesson 16

aura

n. A distinctive atmosphere or feeling that seems to surround someone or something; a distinctive appearance or impression.

banal

adj. Lacking freshness; trite.

bemuse

v. To confuse or bewilder.

cognizant

adj. Fully aware; taking notice.

conundrum

n. 1. A riddle whose answer is a play on words. 2. A puzzle or problem that is difficult or impossible to solve.

evanescent

adj. Short-lived; staying temporarily.

factotum

n. A helper or assistant with a wide range of duties and responsibilities.

grandiose

adj. 1. Impressive because of large size or scope. 2. characterized by the pretense of grandeur or absurd exaggeration.

induce

v. 1. To influence or persuade. 2. To bring about; to cause.

intransigent

adj. Refusing to compromise or change one's position on an issue.

laudatory

adj. Full of praise.

panache

n. Dash or flamboyance in style or action.

picayune

adj. Petty or insignificant; concerned with trifling matters.

predilection

n. An inclination; preference.

promontory

n. A high point of land that juts out into water.