Educational
witty
[wit-ee]
showing or characterized by quick and inventive verbal humor
tempestuous
[tem-pes-choo-uhs]
characterized by or subject to tempests
morass
[muh-ras]
an area of muddy or boggy ground
invigorate
[in-vig-uh-reyt]
to give vigor to; fill with life and energy; energize
divergent
[dih-vur-juhnt]
diverging; differing; deviating
operation
[op-er-ashun]
the process of functioning or performing work; also refers to a surgical procedure.
acquired
[akkw-ir-ed]
gained or obtained, often through effort or experience.
grandiose
[grand-dee-ohs]
more complicated or elaborate than necessary; overblown
efficacious
[ef-i-key-shuhs]
capable of having the desired result or effect; effective as a means, measure, remedy, etc.
euphony
[yoo-fuh-nee]
agreeableness of sound; pleasing effect to the ear, especially a pleasant sounding or harmonious combination or succession of words
hoodwink
[hood-wingk]
to deceive or trick
abominate
[ab-om-in-at-e]
to detest or loathe intensely.
mollycoddle
[mol-ee-kod-l]
to coddle; pamper
devise
[dih-vahyz]
to contrive, plan, or elaborate; invent from existing principles or ideas
trousseau
[troo-soh]
an outfit, clothing, or linen for a bride
listless
[list-lis]
having or showing little or no interest in anything; languid; spiritless; indifferent
rapacious
[ruh-pey-shuhs]
inordinately greedy; predatory; extortionate
demerit
[dih-mer-it ]
a mark against a person for misconduct or deficiency
bolide
[boh-lahyd]
a large, brilliant meteor, especially one that explodes; fireball
savor
[sey-ver]
to enjoy the taste or aroma of something
cryptic
[krip-tik]
mysterious in meaning; puzzling; ambiguous
promulgate
[prom-uhl-geyt]
to make known by open declaration; publish; proclaim formally or put into operation (a law, decree of a court, etc.)
lush
[luhsh]
luxuriant, rich, or abundant
manipulation
[m-an-ip-ul-ashun]
the act of handling or controlling something skillfully; also refers to influencing others deceitfully.