Vocab

Catamite

A boy or young man in a sexual relationship with an older man.

Chaparral

A dense growth of shrubs and small trees, usually in dry regions.

Limpid

Clear and transparent; easily understood.

Soporifics

Substances that induce sleep or drowsiness.

Gentian

A plant with blue or violet flowers, often used for medicinal purposes.

Mauve

A pale purple color.

Lymph

A clear fluid containing white blood cells, important in the immune system.

Lavabo

A basin for washing, particularly in a religious setting.

Garrulously

Excessively talkative, especially about trivial matters.

Harridan

A strict, bossy, or belligerent old woman.

Palpebra

The anatomical term for an eyelid.

Parvenu

A person who has recently gained wealth or influence but is not fully accepted into elite circles.

Bivouacs

Temporary outdoor camps, often without tents or shelter.

Emirate

A territory ruled by an emir, often a political region in the Middle East.

Geminate

Occurring in pairs or being doubled.

Epithelial

Related to epithelium, the thin tissue covering organs and body surfaces.

Maudlin

Overly sentimental or tearfully emotional.

Fulgurations

Flashes of lightning or sudden bursts of light.

Mirabilic

Relating to something wondrous or extraordinary.

Languorous

Feeling a pleasant lack of energy or relaxation.

Skein

A length of yarn loosely wound; a tangled or complicated situation.

Cabriole

A type of curved furniture leg, often seen in antique designs.

Glebe

A plot of land, often associated with a church or clergy.

Impresario

A person who organizes and finances concerts, plays, or other entertainments.

Ormolu

A gold-colored alloy used in decorative arts.

Sanicle

A medicinal plant known for its healing properties.

Sanatorium

A medical facility for long-term treatment, especially for tuberculosis.

Limpidity

The quality of being clear, transparent, or easily understood.

Cicerone

A knowledgeable guide, especially for museums or historical sites.

Vermiculated

Marked with wavy or worm-like patterns.

Opulent

Rich, luxurious, and lavish.

Vernal

Related to spring; youthful or fresh.

Germane

Relevant to a subject under consideration.

Tesselated

Arranged in a mosaic or checkered pattern.

Parlance

A particular way of speaking, especially associated with a profession or group.

Anamnesis

The act of remembering; in medicine, a patient’s medical history.

Sesquipedalian

A long word or someone who uses long words.

Quangos

Quasi-autonomous non-governmental organizations, often involved in public policy.

Celluloid

A type of early plastic used for film and photography.

Sobriquet

A nickname or an informal name given to someone.

Phalanx

A tightly packed group of people or things, historically a military formation.

In situ

In its original place; in medicine, meaning localized and not spread.