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