Unusual
reminisce
[rem-uh-nis]
to recall past experiences, events, etc.; indulge in reminiscence
philosophize
[fi-los-uh-fahyz]
to speculate or theorize, usually in a superficial or imprecise manner
caterwaul
[kat-er-wawl]
to quarrel like cats
paludal
[puh-lood-l]
produced by marshes, as miasma or disease
gambol
[gam-buhl]
to skip about, as in dancing or playing; frolic
acrid
[ak-rid]
sharp or biting to the taste or smell; bitterly pungent; irritating to the eyes, nose, etc.
ribald
[rib-uhld]
vulgar or indecent in speech, language, etc.; coarsely mocking, abusive, or irreverent; scurrilous
dissent
[dih-sent]
to differ in sentiment or opinion, especially from the majority; withhold assent; disagree (often followed by from)
illustrious
[ih-luhs-tree-uhs]
highly distinguished; renowned; famous
bastion
[bas-chuhn]
fortification; a projecting portion of a rampart or fortification that forms an irregular pentagon attached at the base to the main work
harangue
[huh-rang ]
a scolding or a long or intense verbal attack; diatribe
lament
[luh-ment]
to feel or express sorrow or regret for
volplane
[vol-pleyn]
to glide toward the earth in an airplane, with no motor power or with the power shut off
imbibe
[im-bahyb]
to consume (liquids) by drinking; drink
abrasive
[uh-brey-siv]
tending to annoy or cause ill will; overly aggressive
quandary
[kwon-duh-ree]
a state of perplexity or uncertainty, especially as to what to do; dilemma
bivouac
[biv-oo-ak]
a military encampment made with tents or improvised shelters, usually without shelter or protection from enemy fire
hector
[hek-ter]
to act in a blustering, domineering way; be a bully
rebarbative
[ree-bahr-buh-tiv]
causing annoyance, irritation, or aversion; repellent.
desultory
[des-uhl-tawr-ee]
lacking in consistency, constancy, or visible order, disconnected; fitful
etui
[ey-twee]
a small case for needles and toiletries
redolent
[red-l-uhnt ]
having a pleasant odor; fragrant
edify
[ed-uh-fahy]
to instruct or benefit, especially morally or spiritually; uplift: enlighten
dubious
[doo-bee-uhs]
doubtful; marked by or occasioning doubt