Words List

Flattering or wheedling talk; cajolery.

To close, shut, or block a passage, opening, or any similar pathway.

Absolute sovereignty or self-government within a specific area or domain.

A story or fable that aims to teach a moral lesson; a didactic narrative.

To smear or spread something, typically a substance, all over a surface, resulting in a soiled or besmeared appearance.

Listen or pay attention.

A precise detail or fine point, especially in matters of conduct, ceremony, or procedure.

The physical characteristics of a person, especially their appearance and constitution in relation to disease.

Unfavorable regard or dislike; a feeling of displeasure or disesteem.

A clumsy and uncultured person; someone who is awkward and lacks sophistication; a rustic or bumpkin.

The practice or art of an augur; the act of divination.

Intentionally untrustworthy, disloyal, or deceitful; a perfidious person cannot be relied upon due to their treacherous and faithless nature.

Describing something as scanty, meager, small, or slender, especially when referring to income or resources.

Clear, transparent, or easily understood, like water, crystal, or air.

A gadget; a dingus; a thingamajig.

Having the appearance or form of an arch.

A man who is financially supported by a woman, typically an older woman, in exchange for his companionship and intimate attention.

Feeling dejected, depressed, or discouraged.

To speak or cry out loudly or noisily; shout; bawl.

Exuding moisture.

Capable of floating or being buoyant.

Easily irritated or annoyed; prone to worrying or being upset over small matters.

Beyond doubt; clearly evident or certain; unquestionable.

Showing an excessively sentimental or weakly emotional quality, often in a way that seems overly sentimental or insincere.

To castrate.

To leave quickly or hastily; to depart in a hurried manner.

A pre-formed idea or opinion that someone has before acquiring more information; a conception or opinion formed beforehand.

Dissimilarity; lack of resemblance.

A style of architecture and decoration that originated in France around 1720. Rococo evolved from Baroque styles and is characterized by its elegant refinement, which uses various materials to achieve a delicate overall effect. It is further distinguished by ornate shellwork, foliage, and other decorative elements.

Blood poisoning that occurs when toxins, such as bacterial toxins, are present in the bloodstream.