idiom
(n) a phrase that is not a literal interpretation; an expression; figurative language
frugal
(adj.) economical in use and expenditures
nemesis
(n) a long-standing rival or enemy; a downfall
implacable
(adj.) not capable of being appeased
trepidation
(n) a feeling of fear or agitation about something that may happen
sabbatical
(n) leave of absence given to teachers
appraise
(v) to examine with the aim of estimating the value
nondescript
(adj.) uninteresting; lacking in recognizable qualities
enunciate
(v) to pronounce words clearly and distinctly
exasperation
(n) great irritation or annoyance
capricious
(adj.) unpredictable; erratic; impulsive
multitudinous
(adj.) numerous; vast; populated
evanescent
(adj.) quickly passing; fleeting; fading
exultation
(n) joy; triumph; rejoicing
incessant
(adj.) continuing without pause or interruption; ceaseless; unending
advocate
(v) plead in favor of; support
parody
(v) imitate in order to ridicule
(n) an imitation of a writer, artist or genre that deliberately exaggerates to create comic effect
opportunist
(n) one who takes advantage of a situation
clandestine
(adj.) held in or conducted in secrecy; stealthily
vivaciously
(adj.) animatedly; lively