Unusual

eradicate

[er-ad-ik-at-e]

to completely remove or destroy something undesirable.

collywobbles

[kol-ee-wob-uhlz]

intestinal cramps or other intestinal disturbances due to anxiety

acclaimed

[uh-klaymd]

praised enthusiastically and publicly

consensus

[co-nse-sus]

a majority agreement

mild

[myld]

gentle in nature or effect; not severe

blockade

[bl-ok-ad-e]

an act of sealing off a place to prevent goods or people from entering or leaving.

susurrus

[soo-sur-uhs]

a soft murmuring or rustling sound; whisper

jeremiad

[jer-uh-mahy-uhd]

a prolonged lamentation or mournful complaint

berate

[bih-reyt]

to scold; rebuke

lucid

[loo-sid]

easily understood; completely intelligible or comprehensible

oligopoly

[ol-i-gop-uh-lee]

the market condition that exists when there are few sellers, as a result of which they can greatly influence price and other market factors

callow

[kal-oh]

immature or inexperienced

quandary

[kwon-duh-ree]

a state of perplexity or uncertainty, especially as to what to do; dilemma

scamper

[skam-per]

to run playfully about, as a child

illustrious

[ih-luhs-tree-uhs]

highly distinguished; renowned; famous

scamper

[skam-per]

to run or go hastily or quickly

desultory

[des-uhl-tawr-ee]

digressing from or unconnected with the main subject; random

edify

[ed-uh-fahy]

to instruct or benefit, especially morally or spiritually; uplift: enlighten

bathrobe

[bath-rohb]

a loose-fitting garment worn after bathing

callow

[kal-oh]

(of a young bird) featherless; unfledged

anthology

[an-tho-ogy]

a selected collection of writings, songs, etc.

forsake

[fawr-seyk]

to give up or renounce (a habit, way of life, etc.)

reminisce

[rem-uh-nis]

to recall past experiences, events, etc.; indulge in reminiscence

gormandize

[gawr-muhn-dahyz]

to eat greedily or ravenously