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.