Wiz Words 4

Garrulous

excessively talkative in a rambling, roundabout manner

Endemic

natural to or characteristic of a specific people or place

Banal

devoid of freshness or originality; hackneyed; trite

Obdurate

unmoved by persuasion, pity, or tender feelings; stubborn

Altruistic

unselfishly concerned for or devoted to the welfare of others

Germane

closely or significantly related; relevant; pertinent

Succinct

expressed in few words; concise

Elucidate

to make lucid or clear

Intrinsic

belonging to a thing by its very nature

Obstreperous

resisting control or restraint in a difficult manner; unruly

Catharsis

the purging of the emotions or relieving of emotional tensions,

Pariah

an outcast

Laconic

using few words; expressing much in few words; concise

Pithy

brief, forceful, and meaningful in expression; full of vigor, substance, or meaning; terse; forcible:

Mendacity

untruthfulness; tendency to lie.

Alacrity

cheerful readiness

Incorrigible

bad beyond correction or reform

Assiduous

constant in application or effort; working diligently at a task

Immutable

unchangeable; changeless

Sallow

of a sickly, yellowish or lightish brown color

Fractious

readily angered or unruly

Aggrandize

to widen in scope; increase in size or intensity; enlarge; extend

Dilatory

tending to delay or procrastinate

Esoteric

belonging to the select few

Extraneous

introduced or coming from without; not belonging or proper to a thing

Bedlam

a scene or state of wild uproar and confusion

Passe

no longer fashionable, in wide use

Glib

readily fluent, often thoughtlessly, superficially, or insincerely

Tangential

divergent or digressive

Circumspect

watchful and discreet; cautious

Eclectic

made up of what is selected from different sources

Archaic

marked by the characteristics of an earlier period

Taciturn

inclined to silence

Supercilious

behaving or looking as though one thinks one is superior to others

Recalcitrant

resisting authority or control

Egregious

extraordinary in some bad way

Abstruse

hard to understand

Impetus

an impelling or moving force

Insipid

without distinctive, interesting, or stimulating qualities

Poignant

keenly distressing to the feelings

Capitulate

to surrender unconditionally

Insidious

stealthily treacherous or deceitful

Incipient

beginning to exist or appear

Vapid

without liveliness or spirit

Spurious

not genuine, authentic, or true

Intrepid

resolutely fearless

Virulent

violently or spitefully hostile

Quixotic

impulsive and often rashly unpredictable

Calumny

a false and malicious statement designed to injure the reputation of someone or something, slander

Turpitude

depravity; wickedness.

Sagacious

Having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment; wise or shrewd.

Provincial

Unsophisticated or narrow-minded; lacking urban refinement.

Mellifluous

: sweet or musical; pleasant to hear.

Ribald

: Ribald refers to something that is vulgar, indecent, or lewd in a humorous or mocking way, often related to sexual matters.

Bucolic

refers to a pastoral poem or a work of literature that portrays rural life in an idealized manner. It often depicts the simplicity and beauty of country life.

Pastoral

: refers to a literary work or artistic representation that portrays rural life, typically idealized and focusing on the beauty of nature, simplicity, and the lives of shepherds or country folk.

Irreverent

: refers to showing a lack of respect for people or things that are generally taken seriously or considered sacred.

Pious

is having or showing a deep respect for a god or religion. It involves devotion, reverence, and dutifulness towards religious beliefs or practices.

Convivial

: Definition: Friendly, lively, and enjoyable atmosphere conducive to socializing and having a good time.

Obsequious

: Obsequious means obedient or attentive to an excessive or servile degree, showing excessive willingness to serve or please others.

Affable

: Friendly, pleasant, and easy to talk to. An affable person is approachable and sociable, making others feel comfortable in their presence.

Impudent

is defined as showing a lack of respect or rudeness in speech or behavior. It refers to being bold or disrespectful in a way that shows a lack of concern for others' feelings.

Languid

: Lacking in vigor or vitality; slow and relaxed in manner or movement.

Indignant

Feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment.

Pedantic

refers to being overly concerned with minor details or rules, often showing off one's knowledge in a pretentious manner.