Word Of The Day

1. emolument: profit, gain. 2. palindrome: a word or phrase that reads the same backward as forward. 3. deprecate: to disapprove of strongly. 4. bivouac: an encampment for the night. 5. umbrage: suspicion of injury or wrong; offense. 6. incipient: beginning to be; commencing; initial. 7. dapple: a small spot or blotch. 8. pugnacious: inclined to fighting. 9. capitulate: to surrender under agreed conditions. 10. susurrus: a whisper; a murmur; a rustling. 11. thaumaturgy: magic. 12. capacious: able to contain much; large; roomy. 13. glower: to stare angrily or with a scowl. 14. canorous: melodious; musical. 15. effulgence: a flood of light; great luster or brightness; splendor. 16. assuage: to soften; to ease, or lessen. 17. repast: a meal; figuratively, any refreshment. 18. spoonerism: the transposition of usually initial sounds in a pair of words. 19. tenebrous: dark; gloomy. 20. nescience: lack of knowledge. 21. gewgaw: a showy trifle; a pretty but worthless bauble. 22. exiguity: smallness; thinness; the quality of being meager. 23. seriatim: in a series; one after another. 24. tmesis: in grammar and rhetoric, the separation of the parts of a compound word. 25. chthonic: dwelling in or under the earth; also, pertaining to the underworld. 26. objurgate: express strong disapproval of. 27. plethora: excess; superabundance. 28. lissom: limber; supple; flexible; lithe. 29. badinage: playful raillery; banter. 30. propitious: presenting favorable circumstances. 31. inclement: physically severe or harsh (esp. said of the weather). 32. kobold: a kind of domestic spirit in German mythology. 33. knell: the stoke of a bell tolled at a funeral. 34. cogent: having the power to compel conviction. 35. regale: to entertain with something that delights. 36. mordant: biting; caustic; sarcastic. 37. agog: in eager desire. 38. captious: disposed to find fault; eager to object. 39. arbitrage: The simultaneous purchase and sale of a good or asset. 40. redoubt: a stronghold. 41. chichi: affectedly trendy. 42. taw: a large marble. 43. vexillology: the study of flags. 44. quorum: a gathering of members of an organization large enough to transact business. 45. abscond: to depart in secret.

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46. virtu: productions of art (especially fine antiques). 47. junta: a clique that seeks or obtains power usually through intrigue or revolution. 48. gamut: a complete extent or range. 49. lexicon: a dictionary. 50. aestival: of or belonging to the summer. 51. slugabed: a person who stays in bed until a relatively late hour. 52. desultory: without logical sequence; disconnected; aimless. 53. irascible: quickly aroused to anger. 54. acumen: quickness of perception or discernment. 55. scion: a descendant; an heir. 56. bandog: a large and fierce dog. 57. multifarious: having great diversity or variety. 58. sublunary: situated beneath the moon. 59. ebullient: joyously unrestrained. 60. Brobdingnagian: of extraordinary height; gigantic. 61. extant: still in existence. 62. verdant: covered with growing plants or grass; green. 63. Whig: a friend and supporter of the American Revolution. 64. trepidation: quaking; quivering. 65. torrid: drying or scorching with heat; burning; parching. 66. gnomic: uttering or containing maxims. 67. comity: a state of mutual civility and respect. 68. tyro: a novice. 69. avarice: an excessive desire of gain; greediness. 70. eke: to increase; to add to. 71. tittle-tattle: idle, trifling talk. 72. bellwether: a leader of a movement or activity. 73. torpid: dull; sluggish; inactive. 74. grok: to understand. 75. ameliorate: to make better. 76. bestow: to give or confer. 77. comestible: suitable to be eaten. 78. requisite: necessary, indispensable. 79. prolix: unnecessarily long. 80. sobriquet: a nickname. 81. Zeitgeist: the spirit of the time. 82. numismatics: the collection and study of coins. 83. palpable: plain; distinct; obvious. 84. listless: having no desire or inclination. 85. antediluvian: extremely old. 86. melee: a hand to hand conflict. 87. genial: sympathetically cheerful and cheering; kindly. 88. raucous: unpleasantly loud and harsh. 89. aberrant: markedly different from an accepted norm. 90. diffident: showing modest reserve. 91. superfluous: more than is wanted or is sufficient.

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92. gregarious: seeking and enjoying the company of others. 93. erudite: characterized by extensive reading or knowledge. 94. insouciant: nonchalant. 95. salubrious: healthful; promoting health. 96. verbiage: the use of many words without necessity. 97. ascribe: to attribute, as to a cause. 98. jovial: merry; joyous; jolly. 99. adamant: not capable of being swayed. 100.desideratum: anything desired. 101.ersatz: being a substitute or imitation. 102.solace: comfort in grief. 103.triskaidekaphobia: fear of the number 13. 104.stoic: indifferent to pleasure or pain. 105.encumbrance: a burdensome and troublesome load. 106.puerile: displaying a lack of maturity. 107.innocuous: harmless. 108.colloquial: characteristic of informal spoken language. 109.eleemosynary: relating to charity. 110.dour: stubbornly unyielding; also, harshly uninviting; 111. also, showing a brooding ill humor. 112.incongruous: lacking in harmony. 113.winsome: light-hearted. 114.apposite: being of striking appropriateness. 115.tumult: the commotion or agitation of a crowd. 116.parvenu: a person who has suddenly risen to a higher economic status. 117.riparian: of or pertaining to the bank of a river. 118.dilatory: inclined to put off what ought to be done at once. 119.edify: to instruct and improve. 120.impecunious: not having money. 121.polyglot: speaking many languages. 122.sedulous: marked by care and persistent effort. 123.superfluous: more than is wanted or is sufficient. 124.gregarious: seeking and enjoying the company of others. 125.erudite: characterized by extensive reading or knowledge. 126.insouciant: nonchalant. 127.salubrious: healthful; promoting health. 128.verbiage: the use of many words without necessity. 129.ascribe: to attribute, as to a cause. 130.jovial: merry; joyous; jolly. 131.adamant: not capable of being swayed. 132.desideratum: anything desired. 133.ersatz: being a substitute or imitation. 134.solace: comfort in grief. 135.triskaidekaphobia: fear of the number 13. 136.stoic: indifferent to pleasure or pain. 137.encumbrance: a burdensome and troublesome load.

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138.puerile: displaying a lack of maturity. 139.innocuous: harmless. 140.colloquial: characteristic of informal spoken language. 141.eleemosynary: relating to charity. 142.dour: stubbornly unyielding; also, harshly uninviting; also, showing a brooding ill humor. 143.incongruous: lacking in harmony. 144.winsome: light-hearted. 145.apposite: being of striking appropriateness. 146.tumult: the commotion or agitation of a crowd. 147.parvenu: a person who has suddenly risen to a higher economic status. 148.riparian: of or pertaining to the bank of a river. 149.dilatory: inclined to put off what ought to be done at once. 150.edify: to instruct and improve. 151.impecunious: not having money. 152.polyglot: speaking many languages. 153.sedulous: marked by care and persistent effort. 154.juju: an object superstitiously believed to embody magical powers. 155.chagrin: acute vexation or embarrassment. 156.métier: an occupation for which one is especially well suited. 157.facile: performable or attainable with little labor. 158.perforce: by necessity. 159.evanescent: liable to vanish or pass away like vapor. 160.quotidian: of an everyday character; ordinary. 161.specious: apparently correct, but not so in reality. 162.munificent: very generous. 163.indolent: avoiding labor and exertion; lazy. 164.intransigent: not capable of being swayed or diverted from a course. 165.tortuous: marked by repeated turns and bends. 166.paucity: fewness. 167.autodidact: a person who is self-taught. 168.fatuous: weak; silly; stupid; foolish. 169.complement: that which completes. 170.taciturn: not apt to talk or speak. 171.en masse: all together. 172.confluence: a coming together. 173.maudlin: easily moved to tears. 174.enervate: to weaken. 175.recondite: incomprehensible to one of ordinary understanding. 176.paroxysm: any sudden and violent emotion; a fit. 177.copious: large in number or quantity. 178.exalt: to praise, glorify, or honor. 179.erroneous: containing or characterized by error. 180.prescience: knowledge of events before they take place. 181.ineluctable: Impossible to avoid. 182.obdurate: hard-hearted; stubbornly wicked.

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183.banal: commonplace; trivial. 184.affable: courteous; sociable. 185.noisome: offensive to the smell. 186.exacerbate: to irritate; to make worse. 187.misnomer: a wrong or inapplicable name. 188.lackadaisical: lacking spirit or liveliness. 189.hauteur: haughtiness; pride; arrogance. 190.skulk: To hide in a sneaking manner. 191.voluble: marked by a ready flow of speech. 192.ostracize: To expel from a community or group. 193.autocrat: a despot. 194.beholden: obliged. 195.aplomb: confidence; coolness. 196.disheveled: disordered; disorderly; untidy. 197.precocious: characterized by or characteristic of exceptionally early development. 198.reticent: inclined to keep silent. 199.legerdemain: sleight of hand. 200.vituperate: to overwhelm with wordy abuse. 201.foment: to nurse to life or activity; to encourage. 202.contumely: rudeness compounded of haughtiness and contempt. 203.philomath: a lover of learning. 204.aesthete: one who cultivates great sensitivity to beauty. 205.nefarious: wicked in the extreme. 206.proclivity: a natural inclination. 207.flout: to treat with contempt. 208.sesquipedalian: (of words) long; having many syllables. 209.inchoate: partially but not fully in existence or operation. 210.circumlocution: the use of many words to express an idea that might be expressed by few. 211.wayworn: wearied by traveling. 212.potable: drinkable. 213.crepuscular: pertaining to twilight. 214.doppelganger: a ghostly double. 215.chimerical: merely imaginary; fanciful. 216.sybarite: a person devoted to luxury and pleasure. 217.gourmand: one who enjoys good food in great quantities. 218.animadversion: harsh criticism or disapproval. 219.desuetude: disuse. 220.pusillanimous: lacking in courage and resolution. 221.inculcate: To teach by frequent repetitions. 222.mien: aspect; air; manner; demeanor. 223.garrulous: talkative. 224.aggrandize: to make great. 225.sojourn: to dwell for a time. 226.bombast: high-sounding words; an inflated style. 227.cupidity: greed.

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228.berate: to scold severely. 229.supererogatory: more than is needed. 230.encomium: high praise. 231.sardonic: bitterly sarcastic. 232.raconteur: a person skilled in telling stories. 233.polymath: a person of great learning. 234.extempore: without preparation; on the spur of the moment. 235.blandishment: flattery intended to persuade. 236.hugger-mugger: secret; clandestine. 237.quiddity: the essence or nature of a thing. 238.implacable: incapable of being pacified. 239.edacious: given to eating. 240.surfeit: an excessive amount. 241.perspicacity: clearness of understanding. 242.aberrant: abnormal. 243.ennui: a feeling of weariness and dissatisfaction. 244.invidious: likely to produce ill will 245.jocund: pleasant, cheering, delightful. 246.panoply: a splendid or impressive array. 247.miscreant: a villain, rascal. 248.fugacious: lasting but a short time. 249.respite: an interval of rest or relief. 250.somnolent: inclined to sleep. 251.cavil: a frivolous objection. 252.daedal: skillful; artistic; ingenious. 253.sang-froid: coolness in trying circumstances. 254.clinquant: tinsel. 255.assiduous: constant in application or attention. 256.intractable: not easily governed, managed, or directed. 257.detritus: debris. 258.eschew: to avoid. 259.apogee: the highest point. 260.cant: empty, solemn speech. 261.imbroglio: a complicated and embarrassing state of things. 262.levity: an inappropriate lack of seriousness. 263.choler: anger. 264.inure: to use till use gives little or no pain or inconvenience. 265.bonhomie: pleasant and easy manner; geniality. 266.land of Nod: sleep. 267.ineffable: incapable of being expresses in words. 268.vociferous: making a loud outcry. 269.beneficence: the practice of doing good. 270.plenary: full; entire; complete. 271.lassitude: lack of vitality or energy. 272.chary: careful; wary; cautious. 273.descry: to catch sight of something distant or obscure.

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274.cynosure: a center of attention. 275.fin de siecle: characteristic of the close of the century; sophisticated; worldweary. 276.segue: to proceed without interruption. 277.palimpsest: an object a place whose older layers or aspects are apparent. 278.bete noire: something or someone especially hated. 279.farrago: an assortment. 280.expatiate: to speak or write at some length. 281.nadir: the lowest point. 282.protean: readily assuming different shapes. 283.fulsome: offensive from excess of praise. 284.constitutional: a walk taken for one's health. 285.quondam: former; sometime. 286.sinecure: an office or position which involves little responsibility. 287.vainglory: empty pride. 288.canard: a fabricated sensational report or statement. 289.gainsay: to contradict; to deny. 290.portend: to foreshadow; to bode. 291.ratiocination: the process of reasoning. 292.equivocate: to be deliberately ambiguous. 293.frisson: a shudder of excitement, pleasure, or fear. 294.tchotchke: a trinket; a knickknack. 295.inveigh: to attack with harsh criticism. 296.propound: put forward; to propose. 297.acrid: bitter to the taste or smell. 298.lachrymose: given to shedding tears. 299.fop: a man who is much concerned with his appearance. 300.defenestrate: to throw out of a window. 301.brio: liveliness; spirit. 302.supercilious: lofty with pride. 303.gesticulate: to make gestures or motions. 304.probity: honesty; uprightness. 305.inveterate: deep-rooted; of long standing. 306.Hobson's choice: a choice without an alternative. 307.rebarbative: repellent; objectionable. 308.afflatus: a divine inspiration. 309.comport: to conduct; to behave. 310.sunder: to disunite. 311.espy: to see at a glance. 312.compunction: the sting of conscience. 313.venial: capable of being forgiven. 314.gimcrack: a trivial mechanism. 315.truculent: fierce; savage; ferocious. 316.unctuous: excessively suave. 317.celerity: quickness; swiftness. 318.vehement: marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions.

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319.putative: commonly thought or deemed; supposed. 320.wheedle: to entice by soft words. 321.stolid: not easily aroused or excited; dull. 322.lugubrious: indicating sorrow, often ridiculously. 323.abjure: to renounce or reject with solemnity. 324.vicissitude: a change in condition or fortune. 325.redress: to set right. 326.ubiquitous: being everywhere. 327.propinquity: nearness. 328.venal: capable of being bought. 329.obviate: to prevent by interception. 330.mellifluous: flowing sweetly or smoothly. 331.prestidigitation: manual dexterity in the execution of tricks. 332.gastronome: a person devoted to refined enjoyment of good food and drink. 333.exculpate: to relieve of blame. 334.diaphanous: allowing light to pass through. 335.supernumerary: exceeding a necessary or usual number. 336.indomitable: not to be subdued; untamable. 337.argot: a specialized vocabulary peculiar to a particular group. 338.impugn: to call in question; to make insinuations against. 339.lascivious: wanton; lewd. 340.parsimony: excessive sparingness in the expenditure of money. 341.atrabilious: irritable; ill-natured. 342.peccadillo: a slight trespass or offense. 343.logorrhea: excessive talkativeness. 344.travail: intense pains; agony. 345.acquiesce: to concur, but not heartily. 346.elucidate: to make clear or manifest 347.recalcitrant: marked by stubborn resistance. 348.abstemious: sparing in diet. 349.gravitas: high seriousness; dignity. 350.Ides: the fifteenth day of March, May, July, and October, and the thirteenth day of the other months. 351.mendacious: given to deception or falsehood. 352.verdure: greenness. 353.emblazon: to display pompously; to decorate. 354.collude: to conspire; to act in concert. 355.risible: worthy to be laughed at; amusing. 356.surcease: cessation; stop; end. 357.adumbrate: to give a slight representation of; to outline. 358.Elysium: paradise. 359.demagogue: a leader who tries to stir up people by appeals to emotion, prejudice, etc. 360.augury: an omen; prediction 361.fulminate: to thunder forth menaces. 362.sycophant: a parasite; a toady.

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363.vitiate: to make faulty, or imperfect. 364.factious: addicted to form parties and raise dissensions. 365.quiescent: at rest; still. 366.purblind: having greatly reduced vision. 367.coxcomb: a vain, showy fellow. 368.chicanery: the use of trickery to deceive. 369.habitué: one who habitually frequents a place. 370.pellucid: transparent, clear; easily understandable. 371.buss: kiss. 372.factitious: artificial; sham; not natural. 373.profligate: dissipated; dissolute. 374.bedaub: to besmear or soil. 375.bifurcate: to divide into two branches. 376.contumacious: obstinate; stubbornly disobedient. 377.firmament: the sky or heavens. 378.arcane: understood by only a few. 379.perfunctory: performed mechanically. 380.temerity: unreasonable contempt of danger. 381.superannuated: discharged or disqualified on account of old age. 382.egregious: outrageously bad. 383.tutelary: guardian; protecting. 384.condign: deserved; adequate. 385.lambent: playing on the surface; flickering. 386.confabulation: familiar talk; also, a plausible but imagined memory. 387.expiate: to make amends for. 388.somniferous: causing or inducing sleep. 389.aubade: a song greeting the dawn. 390.cogitate: consider carefully and deeply; ponder. 391.persiflage: frivolous or bantering talk. 392.obfuscate: to darken; to obscure. 393.calumny: malicious misrepresentation; slander. 394.ablution: the washing of the body, or some part of it. 395.undulate: to move in waves. 396.cosset: to pamper 397.subterfuge: a deceptive device or stratagem. 398.kismet: destiny; fate. 399.turpitude: baseness; depravity. 400.ephemeral: short-lived. 401.inveigle: to entice. 402.portentous: foreboding; ominous. 403.facetious: characterized by wit and pleasantry. 404.deign: to condescend. 405.restive: resisting control. 406.schadenfreude: a malicious satisfaction in the misfortunes of others. 407.pari passu: at an equal pace or rate. 408.mawkish: sickly or excessively sentimental.

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409.panache: dash or flamboyance in manner or style. 410.adventitious: added extrinsically; not essentially inherent. 411.kvetch: to complain habitually. 412.pejorative: depreciatory; disparaging; unfavorable; belittling. 413.cognoscente: an expert in a certain field. 414.alacrity: a cheerful readiness, willingness, or promptitude. 415.bravura: a showy display. 416.vivify: to animate. 417.sonorous: yielding sound; impressive in sound. 418.anathema: a curse; a person or thing cursed, or intensely disliked. 419.laconic: expressing much in few words. 420.deleterious: hurtful; destructive; pernicious. 421.platitude: a thought or remark which is banal, trite, or stale. 422.quash: to annul; also, to crush; to subdue. 423.meretricious: pertaining to prostitutes; tawdry. 424.bumptious: obtusely and offensively self-assertive. 425.laudable: praiseworthy; commendable. 426.inamorata: a woman whom one is in love with. 427.penchant: a strong liking. 428.disconcert: to disturb the composure of. 429.physiognomy: the face, with respect to the temper of the mind. 430.masticate: to chew. 431.sempiternal: everlasting; endless. 432.harangue: a speech addressed to a large public assembly; also, a noisy or pompous speech. 433.supernal: being on high; celestial. 434.rubicund: inclining to redness; ruddy. 435.moribund: dying. 436.apothegm: a terse remark, conveying some important truth. 437.wastrel: a person who wastes; a loafer. 438.malodorous: having a bad odor. 439.plangent: beating with a loud or deep sound; also, expressing sadness. 440.immure: to inclose within walls, or as within walls. 441.rara avis: a rare or unique person or thing. 442.scapegrace: one who is wild and reckless. 443.ruminate: to chew the cud; also, to ponder; to reflect. 444.hirsute: shaggy; hairy. 445.admonition: gentle or friendly reproof; friendly warning. 446.abrogate: to annul; to do away with. 447.importunate: troublesomely urgent. 448.kitsch: art in pretentious bad taste. 449.monomania: obsession with single subject only. 450.ribald: characterized by, or given to, vulgar humor. 451.febrile: feverish. 452.rapacious: grasping; greedy. 453.extirpate: to root out; to eradicate.

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454.uxorious: excessively fond of, or submissive to, a wife. 455.anodyne: serving to relieve pain. 456.bootless: unavailing; unprofitable; useless. 457.flummox: to confuse; to perplex. 458.concomitant: accompanying; attending. 459.busker: a street musician. 460.turgid: swollen; bloated; also, bombastic; pompous. 461.denizen: an inhabitant. 462.peregrination: a wandering. 463.tocsin: a warning. 464.palliate: to extenuate; also, to relieve. 465.improvident: lacking foresight; negligent; thoughtless. 466.inimical: unfriendly; unfavorable. 467.halcyon: peaceful; undisturbed; happy. 468.coeval: existing during the same period of time; also, a contemporary. 469.obtrude: to thrust out; also, to impose on others. 470.cozen: to defraud; also, to obtain by deceit. 471.perfervid: ardent; impassioned. 472.recrudescent: breaking out again. 473.deride: to laugh at with contempt. 474.billingsgate: foul language. 475.factotum: a person employed to do all kinds of work. 476.jejune: lacking in nutritional value; also, immature; also, dull. 477.evince: to show in a clear manner. 478.cacophony: harsh or discordant sound. 479.perfidy: faithlessness; treachery. 480.onus: a burden; an obligation. 481.tergiversation: subterfuge; evasion; also, desertion of a cause, party, etc. 482.opprobrium: disgrace; infamy; reproach mingled with contempt. 483.hoary: white or gray with age; hence, extremely old. 484.tractable: docile; manageable; governable. 485.recumbent: reclining; lying down. 486.prevaricate: to stray from truth; to equivocate. 487.libation: the act of pouring a liquid as a sacrifice; also, a beverage. 488.quandary: A state of difficulty or perplexity; doubt; uncertainty 489.obsequious: servilely attentive; fawning. 490.simulacrum: a representation; an insubstantial or vague semblance. 491.miasma: noxious effluvia; also, a harmful atmosphere; also, an atmosphere that obscures. 492.ululate: to howl; to wail. 493.toothsome: delicious; attractive; luscious. 494.asperity: roughness, of surface, sound, or manner. 495.impervious: impenetrable; also, not capable of being affected. 496.auspicious: favorable; also, prosperous. 497.puissant: powerful. 498.otiose: ineffective; also, being at leisure; also, of no use.

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499.lucubration: nocturnal study; also, that which is composed by night; meditation. 500.quaff: to drink with relish. 501.perdurable: very durable; long lasting. 502.crapulous: sick from, or marked by, excessive drinking. 503.equanimity: calmness; composure. 504.megalomania: a mental disorder characterized by delusions of grandeur. 505.verbose: wordy. 506.gauche: lacking social polish; tactless. 507.euphonious: pleasing in sound. 508.fustian: a kind of coarse twilled cotton; also, bombast. 509.contradistinction: distinction by contrast. 510.disparate: fundamentally different; composed of markedly dissimilar elements. 511.palaver: idle talk; also, to talk idly. 512.malleable: capable of being shaped; also, adaptable. 513.termagant: a scolding, nagging, bad-tempered woman. 514.consanguineous: related by blood. 515.verisimilitude: the quality of seeming to be true. 516.tendentious: marked by a strong tendency in favor of a particular point of view. 517.avoirdupois: weight; heaviness. 518.dudgeon: a state or fit of intense indignation. 519.rusticate: to go to the country; also, to force to reside in the country; to banish. 520.ascetic: one who practices extreme self-denial; also, austere, severe. 521.excoriate: to censure scathingly; also, to flay. 522.dilettante: an amateur; also, an admirer or lover of the fine arts. 523.truckle: to act in a subservient manner. 524.nugatory: insignificant; also, ineffectual. 525.moiety: a half; also, a small part. 526.variegated: having marks or patches of different colors; also, varied. 527.convivial: merry; festive; social. 528.posit: to postulate; also, to suggest; also, set firmly. 529.expunge: to blot out; to obliterate. 530.largess: generosity; also, money or gifts bestowed. 531.woebegone: woeful; also, run-down. 532.milieu: environment; setting. 533.accede: to agree or assent; also, to become a party. 534.salient: noticeable; also, projecting; also, leaping. 535.wunderkind: a child prodigy. 536.obeisance: an expression of deference. 537.felicitous: apt; also, delightful. 538.grandee: a man of elevated rank or station; a nobleman. 539.disconsolate: hopelessly sad; also, saddening; cheerless. 540.malinger: to feign illness or inability. 541.credulous: inclined to believe too readily. 542.tryst: an appointment (as between lovers) to meet. 543.paragon: a model of excellence or perfection. 544.inscrutable: difficult to fathom or understand; impenetrable.

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545.soporific: causing sleep; also, something that causes sleep. 546.congeries: a collection; an aggregation. 547.didactic: conveying instruction; teaching some moral lesson. 548.officious: meddlesome. 549.flippant: lacking proper respect or seriousness. 550.castigate: to punish or criticize severely. 551.aver: to assert as true. 552.callow: immature. 553.lucre: money; profit. 554.epigone: an inferior imitator. 555.imbue: to dye; to instill profoundly. 556.concupiscence: lust. 557.irrefragable: impossible to refute. 558.rictus: a gaping grin or grimace. 559.nostrum: a medicine whose effectiveness is unproved; a questionable remedy. 560.scintilla: a tiny amount; a spark. 561.ergo: therefore; consequently. 562.animus: a feeling of ill will; also, animating spirit; disposition. 563.ignoramus: an ignorant person; a dunce. 564.interregnum: the interval between two reigns; also, any breach of continuity in an order. 565.lexicography: the writing or compiling of dictionaries. 566.circumambient: surrounding; encompassing. 567.purdah: a state of seclusion. 568.proscribe: to forbid; to prohibit. 569.coquette: a flirt. 570.cadre: a core or nucleus of trained or otherwise qualified personnel around which an organization is formed. 571.titivate: to smarten up; to spruce. 572.bromide: a commonplace or conventional saying. 573.orotund: full in sound; also, pompous. 574.pertinacious: obstinate; also, stubbornly persistent. 575.Promethean: of or pertaining to Prometheus; also, boldly original. 576.extraneous: coming from the outside; also, not essential; also, irrelevant. 577.amity: friendship. 578.pettifogger: a petty, unscrupulous lawyer; also, one who quibbles over trivia. 579.mountebank: a quack; also, a charlatan. 580.apparition: a ghost; also, an unexpected appearance 581.perquisite: a benefit in addition to a salary. 582.exigency: state of requiring immediate action; also, an urgent situation; also, that which is required in a particular situation. 583.succinct: brief; concise. 584.ineffectual: without effect; weak; useless. 585.sapient: wise; sage; discerning. 586.pugilist: a boxer.

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587.deus ex machina: an agent who appears unexpectedly to solve an apparently insoluble difficulty. 588.circumspect: cautious; prudent; wary. 589.tutelage: protection; also, instruction. 590.visage: the face; also, appearance; aspect. 591.introspection: the act or process of self-examination; reflection. 592.missive: a written message. 593.expropriate: to deprive of possession; also, to transfer (another's property) to oneself. 594.malcontent: one who is discontented or dissatisfied. 595.ukase: an edict. 596.derogate: to deviate from expectation; also, to detract; also, to disparage. 597.raillery: good-humored banter or teasing repartee. 598.neologism: a new word or expression; the use or creation of new words or expressions. 599.malaise: a condition of uneasiness or ill-being. 600.raffish: tawdry; also, rakish. 601.parlous: dangerous. 602.querulous: habitually complaining. 603.cornucopia: the horn of plenty; also, an abundance. 604.panacea: a cure-all. 605.sine qua non: an indispensable thing. 606.fractious: tending to cause trouble; also, irritable. 607.vim: energy; vigor. 608.perambulate: to stroll; to walk through or over. 609.wizened: shriveled; withered. 610.modicum: a small or token amount. 611.oneiric: a pertaining to or suggestive of dreams. 612.execrable: detestable; extremely bad. 613.patina: a superficial layer. 614.provenance: origin; source. 615.caveat: a warning or caution. 616.nonage: a period of immaturity; minority. 617.atelier: a workshop; a studio. 618.fetid: stinking. 619.itinerant: going from place to place. 620.conurbation: an aggregation or continuous network of urban communities. 621.equipoise: equilibrium; also, counterbalance. 622.coruscate: to sparkle. 623.voluptuary: a sensualist. 624.harridan: a scolding, vicious old woman. 625.ambit: circuit or compass; also, sphere of action or influence. 626.rapport: relation. 627.pandemic: affecting a whole people or a number of countries. 628.apocryphal: of doubtful authority or authenticity. 629.cormorant: a gluttonous, greedy, or rapacious person.

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630.microcosm: a smaller, representative unity having analogies to a larger unity. 631.harbinger: a precursor; one that presages what is to come. 632.censure: to criticize severely; also, an expression of disapproval. 633.capricious: whimsical; changeable. 634.sporadic: occuring singly, or occasionally, or in scattered instances. 635.wassail: an expression of good wishes on a festive occasion, especially in drinking to someone. 636.quidnunc: a gossip; a busybody. 637.impassible: incapable of suffering; unfeeling, or not showing feeling. 638.gloaming: twilight; dusk. 639.manse: a large and imposing house. 640.Grub Street: the world or category of impoverished literary hacks. 641.Hogmanay: the name, in Scotland, for the last day of the year 642.

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