im·be·cile = /ˈimbəs(ə)l/
noun
- a stupid person.
"try not to make imbecile remarks"
sub·ju·gate = /ˈsəbjəˌɡāt/
verb
- bring under domination or control, especially
by conquest.
"the invaders had soon subjugated most of the native
population"
be·nign = /bəˈnīn/
adjective
MEDICINE
(of a disease) not harmful in effect.
"a benign condition"
or·ner·y = /ˈôrn(ə)rē/
adjective
-bad-tempered and combative.
"some hogs are just mean and ornery"
ger·mane = /jərˈmān/
adjective
- relevant to a subject under consideration.
"that is not germane to our theme"
ef·fu ·siv e = / ɪˈfyu sɪv /
adjective
- expressing feelings of gratitude, pleasure, or approval
in an unrestrained or heartfelt manner.
"She gave an effusive thank you speech at the award
ceremony."
ver·bose = /vərˈboʊs/
adjective
- using more words than are needed; wordy.
"His verbose explanation made the topic more
confusing."
flam·boy·ant = /flæmˈbɔɪənt/
adjective
- tending to attract attention because of their
exuberance, confidence, and stylishness.
"Her flamboyant fashion sense always turned heads."
im·puni·ty = /ɪmˈpjuːnəti/
noun
- exemption from punishment or freedom from the
injurious consequences of an action.
"The corrupt official acted with impunity, knowing he
wouldn't face consequences."
apho·rism = /ˈæfəˌrɪzəm/
noun
- a concise statement of a general truth or principle.
"The wise old man often shared aphorisms about life."
af•fa•ble = /ˈæfəbəl/
adjective
- friendly, good-natured, or easy to talk to.
"He was known for his affable personality, making
friends wherever he went."
de•spond•ent = /dɪˈspɑndənt/
adjective
- in low spirits from loss of hope or courage.
"After failing the exam, she felt despondent about her
future."
ad•den•dum = /əˈdɛndəm/
noun
- an item of additional material added at the end of a
book or other publication.
"The book included an addendum with updated
information."
sur•feit = /ˈsɜrfɪt/
noun
- an excessive amount of something.
"The surfeit of food at the buffet left us feeling stuffed."
ab•at•toir = /ˈæbəˌtwɑr/
noun
- a slaughterhouse.
"The cattle were taken to the abattoir for processing."
e•ma•ci•ated = /ɪˈmeɪʃiˌeɪtɪd/
adjective
- abnormally thin or weak, especially because of illness
or a lack of food.
"The rescued animals were emaciated and in need of
nourishment."
ob•scure = /əbˈskyʊr/
adjective
- not discovered or known about; uncertain.
"The origins of the ancient artifact remain obscure."
pros•e•lyt•ize = /ˈprɑsəlɪˌtaɪz/
verb
- convert or attempt to convert (someone) from one
religion, belief, or opinion to another.
"He traveled the world to proselytize his faith."
brusque = /brʌsk/
adjective
- abrupt or offhand in speech or manner.
"Her brusque reply indicated she was in a hurry."
de·mise = /dɪˈmaɪz/
noun
- a person's death.
"The demise of the king led to a period of mourning in
the kingdom."
