ITW Vocab words

Anomaly

A deviation or departure from what is standard, normal, or expected.

Contumacious

Stubbornly disobedient, insubordinate, or rebellious toward authority.

Mawkish

Excessively and objectionably sentimental, or having a sickeningly sweet flavor.

Itinerant

Traveling from place to place, especially for work or duty.

Irksome

Causing annoyance, irritation, or weariness.

Anachronistic

Chronologically misplaced or belonging to a period other than the one in which it exists.

Hegira (Hijrah)

The flight or journey of Muhammad from Mecca to Medina in $622$ AD, marking the start of the Islamic calendar.

Indigent

Suffering from extreme poverty; impoverished and needy.

Destitute

Lacking the basic necessities of life, such as food, shelter, and clothing.

Harangue

A lengthy, aggressive, and vehement speech or lecture.

Fulminate

To express vehement protest, denounce loudly, or explode violently.

Conjecture

An opinion, deduction, or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information.

Astute

Having or showing sharp practical judgment, shrewdness, and cleverness.

Ambivalence

The state of having simultaneous, conflicting feelings or contradictory attitudes about something.

Burlesque

A literary or dramatic work that seeks to ridicule through grotesque exaggeration or comic mockery.

Hubris

Excessive pride or dangerous self-confidence, often leading to downfall or retribution.

Asceticism

Rigorous self-discipline, active self-restraint, and the avoidance of physical indulgences.

Recondite

Dealing with subjects that are obscure, profound, and beyond the understanding of ordinary knowledge.

Banal

So completely lacking in originality as to be obvious, dull, and trite.

Transient

Lasting or staying only for a brief period of time; temporary or fleeting.

Allude

To refer to indirectly or make an implied or casual reference.

Affable

Friendly, pleasant, good-natured, and easy to converse with.

Paucity

The presence of something only in small, scarce, or insufficient quantities.

Callow

Inexperienced, immature, and lacking sophistication, poise, or adult development.

Atavistic

Relating to or characterized by a reversion to ancestral, primitive, or ancient traits.

Taciturn

Habitually silent, reserved, and disinclined to talk.

Pensive

Deeply, seriously, or wistfully thoughtful, often accompanied by a tinge of melancholy.

Fatuous

Foolish, stupid, or pointless, especially in a smug or self-satisfied manner.

Desideratum

Something that is strongly needed, desired, or sought after as essential.

Volition

The power or faculty of using one's will to make a conscious choice or decision.

Factitious

Produced artificially or unnaturally rather than arising genuine from real conditions.

Rictus

A fixed, gaping, or unnatural grin or grimace.

Disquietude

A state of restlessness, anxiety, or internal unease.

Modicum

A small, token, or moderate quantity of something.

Feckless

Lacking initiative, strength of character, or competence; irresponsible and careless.

Epigraph

A short quotation or saying placed at the start of a book, chapter, or essay to suggest its overarching theme.