Wang DB&B Vocab #43-82

43. beguiling (adjective) charming or enchanting, often in a deceptive way

44. coup (noun) a notable or successful move

45. nuptial (noun) a wedding

46. supine (adjective) indifferent; apathetic

47. incongruously (adverb) in a way that is not in harmony with its surroundings

48. arsenal (noun) an array of resources available for a certain purpose

49. emanate (verb) to emerge or flow

50. dunce (noun) a person who is slow at learning; a stupid person

51. iconoclastic (adjective) characterized by at attack on cherished beliefs or institutions

52. pilgrimage (noun) a journey, often into an unknown or foreign place, where a person goes in search of new or expanded meaning about their self, others, nature, or a higher good through the experience

53. tactfulness (noun) the quality or skill of handling difficult or delicate situations without giving offense

54. quasi-marital (adjective) a legal category that specifically disassociates itself from the legal concept of marriage, but has a similar effect/feel as a marriage (such as living with a romantic partner)

55. contention (noun) heated disagreement

56. wayfaring (adjective) traveling, especially on foot

57. readily (adverb) without hesitation or reluctance; willingly

58. portentous (adjective) done in a pompous or overly solemn manner to impress someone

59 and 60. furtively; surreptitiously (adverb) synonyms - secretively

61. zeal (noun) great enthusiasm

62. invalid (noun) a person made weak or disabled by illness or injury

63. grotto (noun) a small and pretty cave

64. kitsch (adjective) considered to be in poor taste but appreciated in an ironic or knowing way

65. exult (verb) to feel or show triumphant joy

66. exorbitant (adjective) unreasonably expensive

67. tentative (adjective) not fully worked out or developed; subject to change

68. incantation (noun) a series of words said as a chant or magic spell

69. downy (adjective) soft

70. lithe (adjective) thin and graceful

71. iniquitous (adjective) grossly unfair and immoral

72. funereal (adjective) having the mournful, somber vibes appropriate to a funeral

73. hubris (noun) excessive pride or self-confidence

74. unencumbered (adjective) free from burdens; not having any obstructions

75. fray (noun) a situation of intense activity, typically one incorporating an element of aggression or competition

76. municipal bonds (noun) debt securities issued by states, cities, counties, and other governmental entities to fund day-to-day obligations and to finance capital projects such as building schools, highways, or sewer systems

77. sated (adjective) satisfied

78 and 79. fortitude; resolve (noun) synonyms - strength of mind that enables a person to encounter danger or bear pain or adversity with courage

80. threshold (noun) a point of entry or beginning

81. inured (adjective) when someone is used to something, especially something unpleasant

82. transient (adjective) lasting only for a short time

83. pensive (adjective) engaged in, involving, or reflecting deep or serious thought

84. terminus (noun) the end, or last station, of a transportation route