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insouciance
[in-soo-see-uhns]
the quality of being insouciant; lack of care or concern; indifference

raconteur
[rak-uhn-tur]
a person who is skilled in relating stories and anecdotes interestingly.

triskaidekaphobia
[tris-kahy-dek-uh-foh-bee-uh]
a fear of the number 13

somnolent
[som-nuh-luhnt]
sleepy; drowsy

munificent
[myoo-nif-uh-suhnt]
characterized by great generosity

stownlins
[stoun-linz]
secretly, stealthily

ensconce
[en-skons]
to settle securely or snugly; to cover or shelter; hide securely

brusque
[bruhsk]
abrupt in manner; blunt; rough

orotund
[awr-uh-tuhnd]
(of the voice or speech) characterized by strength, fullness, richness, and clearness

triptych
[trip-tik]
three panels or compartments side by side with pictures or carvings

aberration
[ab-uh-rey-shuhn]
a departure from what is normal, usual, or expected, typically one that is unwelcome

woebegone
[woh-bi-gawn, woh-bi-gon]
beset with woe; affected by woe, especially in appearance; showing or indicating woe

heuristic
[hyoo-ris-tik]
encouraging a person to learn, discover, understand, or solve problems on his or her own, as by experimenting, evaluating possible answers or solutions, or by trial and error

trenchant
[tren-chuhnt]
incisive or keen, as language or a person; caustic; cutting

eucatastrophe
[yoo-kuh-ta-struh-fee]
a sudden and favorable resolution of events in a story; a happy ending

bonhomie
[bon-uh-mee]
frank and simple good-heartedness; a good-natured manner; friendliness; geniality