vocab 3

Flavonoid – A group of plant-based compounds with antioxidant properties, often found in fruits, vegetables, and tea.

Floribunda – A type of rose that produces clusters of flowers, known for its abundant and continuous blooming.

Fluoroscopy – A medical imaging technique that uses X-rays to obtain real-time moving images of the inside of the body.

Fluvial – Related to or found in rivers; pertaining to river processes and sediment transport.

Folderol – Nonsense or trivial talk; also used to refer to ornamental but useless decorations.

Hasenpfeffer – A traditional German stew made with marinated rabbit meat, typically flavored with wine and spices.

Hawthorn (shrub) – A thorny shrub or small tree of the genus Crataegus, known for its small red berries and medicinal properties.

Heathenish – Characteristic of someone who does not follow an accepted religion; irreligious or uncivilized in behavior.

Hebraist – A scholar or expert in the Hebrew language, literature, or culture.

Hectored – Bullied, intimidated, or spoken to in a threatening manner.

Impetuosity – The quality of acting suddenly or rashly without thinking; impulsiveness.

Impious – Lacking reverence or respect for religion or sacred things; irreverent or ungodly.

Impregnable – Unable to be defeated, captured, or broken into; strong and secure.

Improbity – Dishonesty or lack of moral integrity.

Improvident – Lacking foresight or not planning for the future; wasteful or careless with resources.

Numen – A divine presence or spirit believed to inhabit natural objects or places.

Numismatist – A person who studies or collects coins, paper money, and medals.

Nutation – A small, periodic oscillation or wobble in the rotation of a celestial body, such as Earth.

Nutraceutical – A food or supplement that provides health benefits beyond basic nutrition, such as fortified vitamins or functional foods.

Nutritionist – A professional who advises on diet, nutrition, and healthy eating habits.