vocsb 22

To look a gift horse in the mouth

(Idiom) To find fault with something that has been received as a gift or favor (usually used as “don’t look…”).

Caveat

(Noun) A cautionary detail or warning

Caveat emptor

(Phrase) Let the buyer beware (b/c the quality of what they’re buying is suspect)

Modus operandi

(Noun) Mode of operating or working (frequently abbreviated as “M.O.”)

Ambulatory

(Adjective) Capable of walking

Somnambulist

(Noun) Sleepwalker

Antithesis

(Noun) The direct opposite (usually followed by “of” or “to”)

Breezy

(Adjective) Light, casual, and/or nonchalant in tone

Circuitous

(Adjective) (Of a route or journey) longer than the most direct way; roundabout

Diffident

(Adjective) Lacking confidence in one's self or abilities

Duplicity

(Noun) Deceitfulness or double

Effusive

(Adjective) Marked by the expression of excessive enthusiasm

Ephemeral

(Adjective) Lasting a very short time; short

Equivocal

(Adjective) Allowing for different interpretations, especially with intent to deceive

Fastidious

(Adjective) Excessively particular or demanding; characterized by excessive care or delicacy

Insidious

(Adjective) Proceeding in an inconspicuous or seemingly harmless way but actually with grave effect

Magnanimous

(Adjective) Showing nobility and great generosity

Obtuse

(Adjective) Lacking sharpness or sensibility; not aware or observant

Portmanteau

(Noun) A word whose form and meaning are derived from a blending of two or more other words

Sidle

(Verb) To move sideways or approach from the side (often used with “up” or “over”)

Solipsism

(Noun) Extreme preoccupation with and indulgence of one's interests and ideas; extreme self

Unabashed

(Adjective) Not ashamed or apologetic; boldly certain of oneself

Glom (onto)

(Verb) To figuratively grab or seize control of someone/something