Words List

The quality of being kind and gentle.

A flashy and often inexpensive decorative item; a trinket or ornament used for show rather than practical use.

A person who is committed to solemn religious vows, such as a monk or a nun.

The quality of being urbane; refined courtesy or politeness; suavity. Urbanity is the expression of sophisticated and polished manners, showcasing a high level of social grace and civility.

Extreme poverty; a state of destitution.

A rhythmic flow or sequence, typically used to refer to the modulation or inflection of sound, as in music or speech.

Concave on both sides, as a lens.

Characterized by extreme generosity; very liberal in giving.

Talkative or prone to chatter; someone who enjoys talking a lot and often engages in lengthy conversations.

Posing a risk or danger; hazardous; perilous; potentially harmful.

Speaking or expressed in a lofty or grandiose style; pompous; bombastic; boastful.

To reduce the sensitivity of.

To give something the properties of a magnet or to make it into a magnet.

Referring to something that has passed or gone by; belonging to an earlier time or former period.

To soil, tarnish, or discolor.

To solidify or become jelly-like in consistency.

To ruin something by doing a poor job or making mistakes; often used with "up."

Allowing the observation of every part or element.

A cheerful and festive mood, condition, or activity; a state of being jolly or merry; gaiety.

To organize or arrange things according to a systematic or orderly method.

To criticize or mock someone or something using satire.

To cause confusion, discomfort, and discouragement; to make someone feel uneasy or disconcerted.

A pitifully ineffectual, luckless, and timid person.

Confused or muddled; lacking clarity or coherence.

to prance or caper about

Going beyond reasonable limits; excessive or extreme, not showing moderation.

A decorative straight pin with a jeweled or ornamented head and a long shaft, equipped with a sheath to encase the point. Stickpins are used for securing an ascot or necktie in place.

To instruct or benefit, especially morally or spiritually; uplift.

A protective board, guard, or screen, typically found on the dashboard of an open carriage or over a wheel, designed to prevent splashing from water, dirt, or other debris.

The branch of anthropology that describes the varieties of humankind and their geographical distribution.