Words List

Lack of confidence or self-assurance, a feeling of modesty or shyness.

Harshness or sharpness in tone, temper, or manner; severity; acrimony.

A fragrant substance, such as aromatic gum, that emits a pleasant smell when burned, often utilized in religious rituals or to create a particular atmosphere.

A person with advanced intellectual interests and refined tastes.

Extreme poverty; a state of destitution.

An additional charge, tax, or cost.

Approval or commendation; a positive judgment or favorable opinion.

A strong feeling of hostility, hatred, or ill will towards someone; a state of deep-seated animosity or antagonism.

A tendency to think favorably of something in particular; partiality; preference.

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

A bitter and sharply abusive denunciation, attack, or criticism; repeated verbal assaults or condemnations directed towards someone or something.

Mental or emotional stability, especially under tension or strain; calmness; equilibrium.

In astronomy, nadir refers to the point on the celestial sphere directly beneath a given position or observer and diametrically opposite the zenith.

Intense warmth of emotion or passion; a strong and fervent enthusiasm or eagerness.

A type of plum that can be dried without spoiling.

In chemistry, a catalyst is a substance that speeds up or facilitates a chemical reaction without undergoing any change itself.

A batter cake with a gridlike pattern of deep indentations on each side, created by the design on the hinged parts of a metal appliance called a waffle iron, in which the cake is baked.

A flat, dull, or trite remark, especially one spoken as if it were fresh or profound.

The quality of being tenacious, or of holding fast; persistence.

A learned person, expert, or authority in a particular subject or field.

A small star-like symbol (*), used in writing and printing as a reference mark or to indicate omission, doubtful matter, etc.

A state of even balance or equilibrium, characterized by an equal distribution of weight.

The consistent practice of telling the truth in speech or statements; truthfulness.

A damaging or derogatory remark or criticism; slander.

Something created with the intention to deceive or defraud others. The Piltdown man, for example, was a scientific hoax.

A paradigm, as a noun, refers to a model or pattern that represents a typical example of something. It serves as a standard or framework that is used to understand and interpret various aspects within a particular field or context.

A garment worn around the neck for warmth.

A disposition in a will, where someone leaves behind property, assets, or personal belongings to be given to a specified person or entity after their death.

The quality of being moderate; restraint; avoidance of extremes or excesses; temperance.

The act of cutting off or the state of being separated.