Puzzling Words I Wanna Remember

Aberrant

Unusual

Avowal

Confessions

Imprudent

Lacking good wisdom or caution

acrimony

A sharpness of speech or behavior that expresses anger or bitterness. It often refers to a harsh or biting tone in communication.

Ignominy

Public shame

Opulent

Very rich

Mortifying

Embarrassing

Quixotism

Impractical form of idealism, ignoring sense

Fastidious

Someone who pays great attention to detail

Formosity

The quality of being beautiful or attractive.

Penitent

Feeling sorrow or guilt and willing to atone

Efficacious

Successfully

Deleterious

causing harm or damage

Blandishment

An action intended to persuade or influence someone through flattery.

Recalcitrant

Having an obstinately uncooperative attitude toward authority or discipline.

Seditious

Inciting or causing rebellion against authority.

languidly

In a weak or faint manner; lacking energy.

ad nauseam

To a sickening or excessive degree; repeating something to the point of annoyance.

laudation

praise

malevolent

wishing to do evil

poignant

Evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret.

cogent

clear, logical, and convincing

licentious

lacking legal or moral restraints; disregarding acceptable rules

Impetuos

acting or done quickly and without thought or care; impulsive.

perspicacity

the quality of having a ready insight into and understanding of things

prolix

using excessive words; verbose

crone

an old woman, often regarded as mean or wicked

inhibition

a restraint on the direct expression of an instinct.

oubliette

secret dungeon w/ opening through a trapdoor

effrontery

shameless boldness

bludgeoned

Aberrant

Unusual; departing from an accepted or normal standard.

Avowal

An open, public declaration or confession of a belief or fact.

Imprudent

Lacking good judgment, wisdom, or caution; rash or unwise.

acrimony

A sharpness of speech or behavior that expresses anger, bitterness, or harsh ill feeling.

Ignominy

Public shame, disgrace, or dishonor.

Opulent

Extremely rich, luxurious, or lavish in appearance or lifestyle.

Mortifying

Causing severe embarrassment, shame, or humiliation.

Quixotism

An impractical, foolishly romantic, or overly idealistic pursuit that ignores practical sense.

Fastidious

Someone who pays meticulous attention to detail and is very concerned about accuracy or cleanliness.

Formosity

The state, quality, or condition of being beautiful or physically attractive.

Penitent

Feeling or expressing deep sorrow and guilt for wrongdoing, and willing to atone for one's sins.

Efficacious

Successful in producing a desired or intended result; highly effective.

Deleterious

Causing unexpected harm, damage, or detrimental effects.

Blandishment

An action, statement, or flattery intended to persuade or influence someone coaxingly.

Recalcitrant

Having an obstinately uncooperative, stubborn attitude toward authority or discipline.

Seditious

Inciting or encouraging rebellion and resistance against established authority.

languidly

In a weak, faint, slow, or relaxed manner; completely lacking energy or enthusiasm.

laudation

Formal expression of high praise, honor, or commendation.

malevolent

Having or displaying a vicious wish to cause evil or harm to others.

poignant

Evoking a keen, sharp, or touching sense of sadness, regret, or emotional weight.

cogent

Clear, logical, well-reasoned, and highly convincing.

licentious

Lacking moral or legal restraints; disregarding accepted rules, especially regarding conduct.

Impetuous

Acting or done quickly and rashly without prior thought or deliberation; impulsive.

perspicacity

The quality of possessing acute insight, shrewd perception, and deep understanding of complex matters.

prolix

Using or containing an excessive number of words; tediously wordy and verbose.

crone

An ugly, withered, or old woman, traditionally characterized as mean, wicked, or terrifying.

inhibition

A psychological restraint or feeling that prevents the direct expression of an instinct, emotion, or action.

oubliette

A secret dungeon or cell with its only entrance located through a trapdoor in the ceiling.

invocation

The act or instance of invoking, appealing to, or calling upon a higher power for aid, protection, or inspiration.

effrontery

Insolent, disrespectful, or shameless boldness and audacity.

bludgeoned

Beaten or struck repeatedly with a heavy club or blunt weapon; metaphorically, bullied, coerced, or forced into compliance through harsh, relentless force or pressure.

Vertiginous

causing or experiencing the feeling that everything is spinning around

imperviously

not allowing fluid to escape or pass through; resistant to penetration.

methodically

in an orderly and deliberate manner, often following a systematic approach.

assiduosly

with constant and careful attention; diligently.

ameliorate

to make something better or improve its condition.

prophylactic

intended to prevent disease or adverse conditions; preventive.

contentious

causing or likely to cause an argument; controversial.

myopia

a condition of short-sightedness or lack of foresight.

Nebulous

Broad

Lacerated

Torn or cut

cinched

make certain of; secure

sycophant

one who praises those in power in order to gain their approval

frivolity

Lack of seriousness or sense

precipice

over hanging a cliff

caveat

a warning

vapid

lacking life

proclivities

tendency to a thing that’s objectionable

inexorable

impossible to avoid

Obsequious

eager to please to gain favor

archaic

very old

minutiae

small, trivial details

gregarious

fond of company; sociable

bedeviled

experiencing continual trouble or distress; plagued.

paragon

a model of excellence or perfection in a particular quality

retinue

a group of advisors, assistants, or others accompanying an important person