First 30 Words of Fiske

Adventitious

Arising from an external source, happening by chance, or appearing in an unusual location

Alacrity

Cheerful readiness, promptness, or willingness to do something

Altercation

A loud, heated, or angry dispute or noisy argument between people

Amalgamation

Combining separate things into one single, larger unit

Amorous

love

Animosity

A strong, active, and often violent feeling of ill will, hatred, or enmity towards others

Audacity

A confident, daring, or bold attitude that is often perceived as rude, shocking, or disrespectful

Auspicious

Something promising success, favorable, or fortunate, often indicating a good omen for the future

Automation

a self-operating, programmed machine—often designed to resemble a human or animal—that executes a predetermined sequence of actions

Belligerent

A person, attitude, or nation that is hostile, aggressive, or eager to fight

Bovine

refers to animals of the genus Bos, including cattle, buffalo, and bison, or describes something relating to them

Callow

A young person who is inexperienced, immature, or lacking adult sophistication

Cohort

a group of people who share a common characteristic, experience, or defining trait within a specific period

Congenial

People, places, or things that are pleasant, friendly, and suited to one's tastes or nature

Contiguous

Things that touch, share a common boundary, or are next to each other in sequence

Corroborate

To strengthen, support, or confirm a statement, theory, or finding by providing additional evidence or testimony

Debacle

A complete, sudden, and often humiliating failure, collapse, or disaster

Disenfranchise

To deprive a person or group of a legal right, privilege, or power, most commonly the right to vote

Dowager

A widow who holds a title or property derived from her deceased husband

Eclectic

Describes something, such as style, taste, or a collection, that is made up of diverse, varied, or best elements drawn from multiple sources rather than a single source

Egregious

Something that is conspicuously, outrageously, or flagrantly bad, shocking, or offensive

Endemic

A disease, species, or condition constantly present, native, or restricted to a specific region, population, or environment

Enmity

A deep-seated, often mutual, feeling of intense hostility, hatred, or ill will, typically characteristic of an enemy

Enormity

The extreme wickedness or outrageous nature of an act, such as a crime or atrocity

Extraneous

something irrelevant, non-essential, or originating from outside, such as unnecessary details in a report

Fervent

having or showing very strong, sincere, and passionate feelings, enthusiasm, or intensity

Fervid

something marked by intense, passionate, or excessive enthusiasm, often expressed in a feverish manner

Finesse

skillful, delicate, or subtle handling of a situation

Fop

a man excessively concerned with or vain about his clothes, appearance, and manners

Frugal

being economical, thrifty, and careful with money, food, or resources, rather than wasteful