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
