Uniqueyap[y-ap]to bark sharply or shrilly, often referring to small dogs; also used informally for talking excessively.austere[aw-steer](of living conditions or a way of life) having no comforts or luxuries; harsh or asceticeuclidean[yoo-klid-ee-uhn]of or relating to the system of geometry based on the work of Euclid and corresponding to the geometry of ordinary experiencemulct[muhlkt]to punish (a person) by fine, especially for a misdemeanormordant[mawr-dnt]sharply caustic or sarcastic, as wit or a speaker; bitingwhimsical[hwim-zi-kuhl]erratic; unpredictableemanate[em-uh-neyt]to flow out, issue, or proceed, as from a source or origin; come forth; originatepropitious[pruh-pish-uhs]presenting favorable conditions; favorablelanguor[lang-ger ]lack of energy or vitality; sluggishnesscorybantic[kawr-uh-ban-tik]wild; frenziedastringent[uh-strin-juhnt]causing contraction of body tissues; sharp or severe in mannerdecay[d-ek-ay]the process of rotting or breaking down; also refers to a decline in quality or power.magnanimous[mag-nan-uh-muhs]generous in forgiving an insult or injury; free from petty resentfulness or vindictivenesspretentious[pri-ten-shuhs]characterized by assumption of dignity or importance, especially when exaggerated or undeservedmilquetoast[milk-tohst]a very timid, unassertive, spineless person, especially one who is easily dominated or intimidateddiscerning[dih-sur-ning]having or showing good judgment or insightblossom[blos-um]to develop or flourish; a flowerlogorrhea[law-guh-ree-uh]pathologically incoherent, repetitious speech; incessant or compulsive talkativenesspalindrome[pal-in-drohm]a word, line, verse, number, sentence, etc., reading the same backward as forward, as "Madam, I'm Adam" or "Poor Dan is in a droop"ogle[oh-guhl]to eye; look or stare atmagnanimous[mag-nan-uh-muhs]generous in forgiving an insult or injury; free from petty resentfulness or vindictivenessdemur[dih-mur]to make objection, especially on the grounds of scruples; take exception; objectequanimous[ih-kwan-uh-muhs]having or showing equanimity; even-temperedwhimsical[hwim-zi-kuhl]erratic; unpredictable12345→
