new words general

precipice

a very steeo or overhanging place

a hazardous situation

forlornness

desolate isolated condition or location

emotyness, drepression, melancholx

vicissitude

a negative event or circumstance that is common to a particular setting or situation and is usually beyond one's control

(the vicissitudes of med school are too much)

astute

mentally sharp or clever

crafty, willy

precocious

occurring before the usual or expected time

petulance

irritability;readiness to show annoyance or impatience