E43 20 New Words

E43 20 New Words by LB

Inimical

Tending to obstruct or harm; unfriendly or hostile in nature or effect | harmful, hostile, adverse

Insouciant

Showing a casual lack of concern or interest; free from worry or anxiety | nonchalant, unconcerned, carefree

Maudlin

Self

Noisome

Having an extremely offensive smell; disgusting or unpleasant to the senses | foul

Nosiness

The quality of showing too much curiosity about other people's affairs; intrusive interest | prying, intrusiveness, meddlesomeness

Nosy

Showing too much curiosity about other people's private affairs; prying or meddlesome | prying, intrusive, meddling

Noxious

Harmful, poisonous, or very unpleasant, especially referring to gas or vapor | poisonous, toxic, harmful

Pabulum

Bland or insipid intellectual matter, entertainment, or writing; material that is undemanding or oversimplified | trite, bland, simplistic

Pasan

Not a standard English word with a general definition. (May refer to specific names or terms in other languages/cultures).

Petite

(Typically referring to a woman) having an attractively small and dainty build | small, dainty, diminutive

Petty

Of little importance or consequence; characterized by an excessive concern with trivial matters or details | trivial, minor, insignificant

Phlegmatic

(Referring to a person) having an unemotional and stolidly calm disposition; not easily excited to action or display of emotion | calm, composed, impassive

Piety

The quality of being religious or reverent; dutifulness and devotion in religion | devoutness, reverence, godliness

Pithy

(Referring to language or style) concise and forcefully expressive; brief but full of substance and meaning | concise, terse, succinct

Plucky

Having or showing determined courage and spirit in the face of difficulties or danger | brave, courageous, spirited

Primordial

Existing at or from the beginning of time; basic and fundamental, relating to the earliest stage of development | primeval, ancient, primitive

Putative

Generally considered or reputed to be; commonly regarded as such, but not definitely known | supposed, presumed, reputed

Revamp (assuming typo for Revampe)

To give a new and improved form, structure, or appearance to; to renovate or overhaul | renovate, overhaul, refurbish

Riant

Showing or characterized by cheerfulness or mirth; laughing or smiling brightly | cheerful, laughing, mirthful

Hapless

(Especially of a person) unfortunate or consistently unlucky; ill