slander
a FALSE statement (spoken) to damage the reputation of another
olfactory
describes something that relates to the sense of smell
supplant
to displace and substitute for another
noisome
describes something that is foul or offensive, particularly to the sense of smell
loquacious
describes someone who is characterized by being very talkative or chatty
monogamy
the state of having only one spouse at a time
retract
to withdraw or take back in
savor
to appreciate fully and with pleasure, to enjoy
vicarious
describes when someone feels as if he were taking part in the experience or feelings of someone else
limpid
describes something that characterized by clarity or transparency
dictate
to say or read aloud to others (as in giving a command or proclamation)
ingenious
describes someone who is particularly smart or clever
discreet
describes someone who shows self-restraint or is careful not to bring
attention to himself
impudent
describes someone who is boldly disrespectful or rude
obsequious
describes someone who is excessively compliant or submissive
veneer
something that creates a superficial or deceptively attractive appearance, a
fa�ade
elocution
the art of public speaking
confluence
a gathering or meeting together at one point (such as when two streams
converge and turn into one stream)
pervasive
describes something that spreads throughout an area, a person, a society,
etc. (such as an odor or a disease)
ostracize
to exclude from a community or group
recalcitrant
describes someone who is defiant, resistant, or rebellious toward
authority or guidance
static
describes someone or something that not moving or changing
pique
to provoke or cause or motivate another's feelings, interest, or attention
flux
a state of constant change or movement
concoct
to make up, create, or invent
familial
describes someone or something that relates to a family (something that
tends to occur among members of a family)
noxious
describes something that is harmful, toxic, or corrupting (harmful to the body
or mind)
indignation
anger due to an unfair or wrongful situation
hedonist
someone who tends to seek sensory pleasure above any other value and at
all costs to himself or others
flattery
excessive compliments that are not completely sincere, sycophancy
corpulent
describes someone who is excessively fat
forlorn
describes someone who appears to be very sad, lonely, or hopeless
sagacious
describes someone who is wise, insightful, and shows sound judgment
immutable
describes someone or something that will not change; unalterable
diligent
describes someone who works with great care and perseverance
grotto
a small cave or cavern
lavish
describes someone who is extremely generous or something that is
extravagant or abundant
spurious
describes something that is FALSE but intended to seem believable or
possible
hiemal
describes wintry circumstances or settings, relating to winter
melodramatic
describes someone who is exaggeratedly emotional or overdramatic;
histrionic
scurrilous
describes someone who is characterized by use of crude, vulgar, or
abusive language
foster
to stimulate, promote, or encourage
malicious
describes someone who is spiteful, bitter, resentful, full of hate (or whose
actions are hateful and viciously mean)
pliable
describes someone or something that is flexible or easily bendable
subsist
to live or continue to exist
requisition
a formal (often written) request for goods or services
libel
a false publication (in writing) that gives an unjust or unfavorable representation
of a person or thing; a public claim that damages someone's reputation
inveterate
describes someone or something that is habitual or natural
mandatory
describes something that is required (not optional)
rustic
relates to country life; usually signifies that someone or something is
unsophisticated or simple or crude
firmament
the sky, the heavens
meritorious
describes someone or something deserving of praise or honor
surreptitious
describes something that is done in a secret or stealthy way
placate
to soothe, pacify, or calm
render
to give or make available; to provide
reprehensible
describes someone or something that is deserving of criticism or
blame
nefarious
describes someone who is horribly villainous and evil
synopsis
a summary
sanguine
describes someone who is cheery, optimistic, and hopeful
vim
energy, vigor