English words 2

intrinsic

(adj) belonging to someone or something by its very nature, essential, inherent; originating in a bodily organ or part

occult

(adj) mysterious, magical, supernatural; secret, hidden from view; not detectable by ordinary means; (v) to hide, conceal; eclipse; (n) matters involving the supernatural

bombastic

(adj) pompous or overblown in language; full of high- sounding words intending to conceal a lack of ideas

stringent

(adj) strict, severe; rigorously or urgently binding or compelling; sharp or bitter taste

callow

(adj)without experience; immature, not fully developed; lacking sophistication and poise; without feathers

ex-officio

(adv, adj)by virtue of holding a certain office

millenium

(n) a period of one thousand years; a period of great joy

epitome

(n) a summary, condensed account; an instance that represents a larger reality

interloper

(n) one who moves in where he or she is not wanted or has no right to be, an intruder

aplomb

(n) poise, assurance, great self- confidence; perpendicularity

lassitude

(n) weariness of body or mind, lack of energy

drivel

(n)saliva or mucus flowing from the mouth or nose; foolish, aimless talk or thinking; nonsense; (v) to let saliva flow from the mouth; to utter nonsense or childish twaddle; to waste or fritter away foolishly

precipitate

(v) to fall as moisture; to cause or bring about suddenly; to hurl down from a great height; to give distinct form to; (adj) characterized by excessive haste; (n) moisture; the product of an action or process

ameliorate

(v) to improve, make better, correct a flaw or shortcoming

inveigh

(v) to make a violent attack in words, express strong dissapproval

ingratiate

(v) to make oneself agreeable and thus gain favor or acceptance by others

permeate

(v) to spread through, penetrate, soak through

surmise

(v) to think or believe without certain supporting evidence; to conjecture or guess; (n) likely idea that lacks definite proof

exhort

(v) to urge strongly,advise earnestly

infringe

(v) to violate, trespass, go beyond recognized bounds