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Caprice
1 a : a sudden, impulsive, and seemingly unmotivated notion or action
Visceral
Dealing with crude or elemental emotions.
A visceral novel.
Guile
1 : deceitful cunning : duplicity, trick
a shady salesman who usually relies on a combination of quick thinking and guile
Precarious
: dependent on uncertain premises : dubious
Sinuous
1 a : of a serpentine or wavy form : winding
2 : intricate, complex
Examples
the river flowed in a sinuous path through the lush valley
Placate
: to soothe or mollify especially by concessions : appease
Examples
attempted to placate the screaming child by offering him a cookie
Effigy
: an image or representation especially of a person; especially : a crude figure representing a hated person
Obstinate
1 : perversely adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion
Examples
the child was obstinate about wanting that specific toy, despite being offered several others
Taciturn
: temperamentally disinclined to talk
Examples
a taciturn man, he almost never initiates a conversation
Candor
NOUN
unreserved, honest, or sincere expression
Hitherto
Adverb
: up to this or that time
Examples
at the talent show Kyle revealed his hitherto unknown gift for doing impressions
Pretentious
ADJECTIVE
making usually unjustified or excessive claims.
Formidable
Adjective
1 : causing fear, dread, or apprehension <a></a>
Beguile
Transitive verb
1 : to lead by deception
2 : hoodwink
the magician effortlessly beguiled and amazed the children
Apt
Adj.
Suited to a purpose
Being to the point
Keenly intelligent and responsive
Ostentatious
: marked by or fond of conspicuous or vainglorious and sometimes pretentious display
synonyms see showy
Epoch
N.
A memorable event or date.
Sir Isaac Newton is usually credited with establishing the epoch of modern science
Boon
N.
1 : benefit, favor; especially : one that is given in answer to a request
2 : a timely benefit : blessing
Degenerate
ADJ
1 a : having declined or become less specialized
having sunk to a condition below that which is normal to a type; especially : having sunk to a lower and usually corrupt and vicious state
Prejudice
ADJ 2 a (1) : preconceived judgment or opinion (2) : an adverse opinion or leaning formed without just grounds or before sufficient knowledge
Chimerical
ADJ.
Imaginary
Given to fantastic schemes
Fantastically visionary or improbable
Reverie
N.
daydream
the condition of being lost in thought
Revelry.
N.
Noisy partying or merrymaking
Venerate
V.
1 : to regard with reverential respect or with admiring deference
2 : to honor (as an icon or a relic) with a ritual act of devotion
: marked by or fond of conspicuous or vainglorious and sometimes pretentious display
synonyms see showy
Ostentatious
Adj.
sickeningly unpleasant
Bilious
Pious
Adj.
Marked by or showing reverence for deity and devotion to divine worship
marked by conspicuous religiosity
Adj.
Marked by or showing reverence for deity and devotion to divine worship
marked by conspicuous religiosity
Pious
Vex
1 a : to bring trouble, distress, or agitation to
1 a : to bring trouble, distress, or agitation to
Vex
Burgeon
V
to send forth new growth (as buds or branches) : sprout
bloom
to grow and expand rapidly : flourish
V
to send forth new growth (as buds or branches) : sprout
bloom
to grow and expand rapidly : flourish
Burgeon
Partisan
N
A firm adherent to a party, faction, cause, or person;
One exhibiting blind, prejudiced, and unreasoning allegiance
N
A firm adherent to a party, faction, cause, or person;
One exhibiting blind, prejudiced, and unreasoning allegiance
Partisan
Luddite
N
one who is opposed to technological change.
N.
one who is opposed to especially technological change
Luddite
Inscrutable
Adj
Not readily investigated, interpreted, or understood : mysterious
Adj
Not readily investigated, interpreted, or understood : mysterious
Inscrutable
Equivocal
Adj.
1 a : subject to two or more interpretations and usually used to mislead or confuse
Adj.
1 a : subject to two or more interpretations and usually used to mislead or confuse
Equivocal
Apprise
V.
To give notice to : tell
V.
To give notice to : tell
Apprise
Notwithstanding
Despite
Despite
Notwithstanding
Behoove
N.
advantage, profit
N.
advantage, profit
Behoove
Virulent
Adj.
marked by a rapid, severe, and destructive course.
Adj.
marked by a rapid, severe, and destructive course.
Virulent
Impunity
N.
: exemption or freedom from punishment, harm, or loss
N.
: exemption or freedom from punishment, harm, or loss
Impunity
Renaissance man
N
: a person who has wide interests and is expert in several areas
Bilious
Adj.
sickeningly unpleasant
Plucky
ADJ
: spirited, brave
Trifling
Adj.
Lacking in significance or solid worth.
a : frivolous
b : trivial
Adj.
lacking in significance or solid worth
a : frivolous
b : trivial
Trifling
Adj.
Suited to a purpose
Being to the point
Keenly intelligent and responsive
Apt
ADJ.
Practicing strict self-denial as a measure of personal and especially spiritual discipline
Ascetic
Ascetic
ADJ.
Practicing strict self-denial as a measure of personal and especially spiritual discipline
N.
confidence and skill shown especially in a difficult situation
Aplomb
Aplomb
N.
Confidence and skill shown especially in a difficult situation
Avarice
N.
A strong desire to have or get money.
N.
A strong desire to have or get money.
Avarice
