English words 3

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Witticism	A remark or expression characterized by cleverness in perception and choice of words. Syn: quip, sally, pun, one-liner, riposte, pleasantry, repartee, epigram, bon mot
Nevus n. pl. ne·vi (vye)	Any of various congenital or acquired lesions of the skin that are usually pigmented and raised and may include epidermal, connective, vascular, or other types of tissue.
Finagle	To obtain or achieve by indirect, usually deceitful methods.
Complect tr.v.	To join by weaving or twining together; interweave.
‍Wangle vb(tr)	to use devious or illicit methods to get or achieve (something) for (oneself or another): he wangled himself a salary increase.
Baleful adj.	Portending evil; ominous: The guard's baleful glare frightened the children. Harmful or malignant in intent or effect: a baleful influence.
Brusque	Abrupt and curt in manner or speech; discourteously blunt. Synonyms: curt, short,
Preponderance	A superiority in numbers or amount.
Gabby (adj)	Tending to talk excessively.
Invective n.	Denunciatory or abusive language; vituperation: an orator known for his abundant use of invective. A denunciatory or abusive expression or discourse: shouted invectives at the umpire.
Gruff adj. gruffer, gruffest	1. Brusque or stern in manner or appearance: a gruff reply. 2. Hoarse; harsh: a gruff voice.
Judder	Shake or vibrate rapidly and intensively.
Salacious adj.	1. Appealing to or stimulating sexual desire: salacious reading material. 2. Characterized by or indicating sexual desire; lustful: a salacious wink.
Molder	To crumble to dust; disintegrate.
Bluestocking	A woman having literary or intellectual interests.
Redact	Formulate in a particular style or language.
Afflict	Cause physical pain or suffering in.
Dissolute adj	Lacking moral restraint; indulging in sensual pleasures or vices. given to dissipation; debauched
Unabashed adj.	1. Not disconcerted or embarrassed; poised. 2. Not concealed or disguised; obvious: unabashed disgust.
Off-guard	Not prepared or vigilant. Syn: napping
Chaparral	Dense vegetation consisting of stunted trees or bushes.
Contusion	An injury that doesn't break the skin but results in some discoloration. Syn: bruise
Arcanum	Information known only to a special group. Syn: secret
inhibit	When you inhibit something, you block it or hold it back. If you put plants in a dark room, you inhibit their growth.
Nimble	definition, quick and light in movement; moving with ease; agile; active; rapid: nimble feet.
Jaw away	To talk incessantly and/or at great length.
Faltering	- the act of pausing uncertainly faltering - the act of pausing uncertainly; "there was a hesitation in his speech" falter, waver, hesitation
To shy at	only thing he shied at was the sight of his own blood To move suddenly or draw back, as if startled or afraid: The horse shied at the loud sound.
Dither	- An excited state of agitation. Syn: fuss, pother, tizzy, flap
Profligate	Given to or characterized by licentiousness or dissipation: a profligate nightlife.
wanton adj.	Lascivious or promiscuous. Used especially of women
Morganatic	of or designating a marriage between a person of high rank and a person of low rank, by which the latter is not elevated to the higher rank and any issue have no rights to the succession of the higher party's titles, property, etc
Peachy	Splendid; fine. smashing, swell, keen, great Syn: bully . dashing; jolly: my bully boy.
Bully	informal very good; fine interj informal Also: bully for you well done! bravo!, corking, cracking, dandy,
Groovy	adj. groovier, grooviest Slang Very pleasing; wonderful.
Nifty niftier, niftiest	First-rate; great: a nifty idea. n. pl. nifties A nifty person or thing, especially a clever joke.,
Libertine n	1. a person who is morally or sexually unrestrained; rake. 2. a freethinker in religious matters. 3. a person freed from slavery in ancient Rome. adj. 4. free of moral, esp. sexual, restraint; licentious.
Fervid -	characterized by intense emotion; "ardent love"; "an ardent lover"; "a fervent desire to change society"; "a fervent admirer"; "fiery oratory"; "an impassioned appeal"; "a torrid love affair"
Febrile adj	relating to, or characterized by fever. Syn feverish The mother took her febrile and sweating child
Pert adj. perter, pertest	High-spirited, lively, or cheerful: A pert receptionist greets each client. Impudently bold; saucy: He was pert to his teacher. She gave a pert answer. a. Attractive or stylish in appearance: a pert hat. b. Small or firm and well-formed: a pert nose.

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