E42 20 New Words

E42 20 New Words by LB

Accomplish

to successfully complete or achieve a task or goal, often requiring effort, skill, or determination. | achieve, fulfill, execute

Enamor

to fill with love, admiration, or fascination, often to the point of obsession or deep affection. | captivate, charm, enchant

Extraordinary

beyond what is usual, expected, or ordinary, often in a remarkable or impressive manner. | remarkable, exceptional, phenomenal

Funnel

to guide or channel something through a narrow opening or pathway, often used literally or figuratively. | direct, channel, concentrate

Gape

to stare with an open mouth in astonishment or wonder, or to be wide open. | stare, gawk, yawn

Garrulous

excessively talkative, often about trivial or unimportant matters. | talkative, chatty, loquacious

Glare

to stare angrily or intensely, or a strong, harsh light that makes it difficult to see. | scowl, glower, shine

Guile

clever or cunning deceit, often used to achieve a goal through trickery or manipulation. | deceit, cunning, craftiness

Hoard

to accumulate and store away items, often secretly and excessively, due to fear of scarcity or greed. | amass, stockpile, collect

Insinuate

to suggest or hint subtly or indirectly, often in a negative or critical manner. | imply, hint, suggest

Interregnum

a period of discontinuity or pause in governmental or organizational leadership, often between rulers or regimes. | hiatus, gap, interval

Lunatic

a person considered to be insane or mentally ill, often used informally to describe reckless or foolish behavior (outdated and insensitive in modern contexts). | madman, maniac, eccentric

Ornament

a decorative object or feature used to enhance beauty or aesthetics; can also mean to adorn or embellish. | decoration, adornment, embellishment

Pathology

the study of diseases, including their causes, development, and effects; can also describe abnormal or diseased conditions. | disease study, diagnosis, condition

Pseudo

pretending to be or falsely appearing as something, often implying deception or inauthenticity. | fake, sham, counterfeit

Reassure

to restore confidence or comfort by removing doubts or fears. | comfort, assure, encourage

Sensible

showing good judgment or practical understanding, often characterized by reasonableness and logic. | practical, reasonable, rational

Sociocentric

focused on the needs and values of one’s own social group or community, often to the exclusion of outsiders. | group

Theological

relating to the study of religion and the nature of God, often involving religious beliefs, doctrines, or principles. | religious, doctrinal, spiritual

Ventriloquism

the art of speaking without moving one’s lips, so that the voice seems to come from elsewhere, often used for entertainment or performance. | voice