This page was created for the betterment of your conversational ability. Expect obscure, pointless, and phonetically pleasing words here. Now go get your class on.
Loquacious- chatty, talkative, babbling.
Flivver- something of a low quality. Older slang uses this to refer to an old inexpensive automobile.
Predilection- a preference or an inclination to view something favorably. For example, I have a predilection for people who read my blog. Just saying.
Vapid- tasteless, having lost its enjoyment or pleasure. Flat or dull, without spirit or liveliness. This can refer to food and activities, and often does as well to people.
Aberration- something that differs from the norm.
Acquiesce- to agree without arguing, like all of us do.
Brusque- snappy, blunt, terse, dismissive. Often used to describe somebody's attitude. "Grant often offended his colleagues with his brusque comments." (historical note: no, I'm not referring to Ulysses S. Grant)
Cajole- this is not a native american tribe; it is instead defined as to urge, to coax.
Scintillate- To spark or twinkle like a star. Can also be defined as a flash of brilliance, in an intellectual sense.
Kerfuffle- a commotion caused by differing opinions. Yes, I know, I didn't think it was a real word at first either...
Esoteric- to be understood or made for a small exclusive group of people, limited to a small group of people. Example: the fact that there have actually been no moon landings is esoteric knowledge. Now that I've told you, I'll have to kill you.
Contumely- insulting language or treatment
Quidnunc- an overly inquisitive or gossipy individual
Adroit- skilled with one's hands or mind
Frisson- a sudden urge of excitement. Can also mean a shiver.
Sphallolalia- empty or pointless conversation, flirtatious in nature.
Lucubration- study or composition lasting well into the night; late night study
Cacophony- a harsh and grating collection of sounds
Macerate- to cause to grow thinner or waste away, to soften by soaking- in reference to food
Emaciation- Yes, very similar; this is the state of being weak or thin: synonymous with starved
Salacious- obscene, lewd
Salacious- pertaining to or resembling a willow
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