EPHEMERAL definition: lasting a very short time; short-lived; transitory. See examples of ephemeral used in a sentence.

DEIPNOSOPHIST definition: a person who is an adept conversationalist at table. See examples of deipnosophist used in a sentence.

EMBOSK definition: to hide or conceal (something, oneself, etc.) with or as if with foliage, greenery, or the like. See examples of embosk used in a sentence.

HOOPLA definition: bustling excitement or activity; commotion; hullabaloo; to-do. See examples of hoopla used in a sentence.

SILVICOLOUS definition: living or growing in woodlands. See examples of silvicolous used in a sentence.

PEREGRINATE definition: to travel or journey, especially to walk on foot. See examples of peregrinate used in a sentence.

AVARICE definition: insatiable greed for riches; inordinate, miserly desire to gain and hoard wealth. See examples of avarice used in a sentence.

INTERROBANG definition: a printed punctuation mark (‽), available only in some typefaces, designed to combine the question mark (?) and the exclamation point (!), indicating a mixture of query and int...

FRIPPERY definition: finery in dress, especially when showy, gaudy, or the like. See examples of frippery used in a sentence.

FAINAIGUE definition: to shirk; evade work or responsibility. See examples of fainaigue used in a sentence.

WHANGDOODLE definition: a fanciful creature of undefined nature. See examples of whangdoodle used in a sentence.

EURHYTHMIC definition: characterized by a pleasing rhythm; harmoniously ordered or proportioned. See examples of eurhythmic used in a sentence.

FABRICATE definition: to make by art or skill and labor; construct. See examples of fabricate used in a sentence.

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VERECUND definition: bashful; modest. See examples of verecund used in a sentence.

WHIRLIGIG definition: something that whirls or revolves. See examples of whirligig used in a sentence.

OPPIDAN definition: of a town; urban. See examples of oppidan used in a sentence.

CROQUEMBOUCHE definition: a pyramid of bite-size cream puffs coated and held in place with caramelized sugar. See examples of croquembouche used in a sentence.

DIEGETIC definition: (of a story) told by a narrator. See examples of diegetic used in a sentence.

TENUOUS definition: lacking a sound basis, as reasoning; unsubstantiated; weak. See examples of tenuous used in a sentence.

LAGAN definition: anything sunk in the sea, but attached to a buoy or the like so that it may be recovered. See examples of lagan used in a sentence.

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DE FACTO definition: in fact; in reality (distinguished from de jure). See examples of de facto used in a sentence.

ADIAPHOROUS definition: doing neither good nor harm, as a medicine. See examples of adiaphorous used in a sentence.

CONSTITUTIONAL definition: of or relating to the constitution of a state, organization, etc. See examples of constitutional used in a sentence.

MACARONIC definition: composed of or characterized by Latin words mixed with vernacular words or non-Latin words given Latin endings. See examples of macaronic used in a sentence.

KAIROS definition: a time that is particularly crucial or suited for carrying out an action. See examples of kairos used in a sentence.

MAINOUR definition: a stolen article found on the person of or near the thief. See examples of mainour used in a sentence.

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SANGUINE definition: cheerfully optimistic, sometimes to the point of seeming complacent, oblivious, or naive. See examples of sanguine used in a sentence.

PLICATION definition: the act or procedure of folding. See examples of plication used in a sentence.

CHIMERA definition: Often Chimera a fire-breathing monster, commonly represented with a lion's head, a goat's body, and a serpent's tail. See examples of chimera used in a sentence.

HENT definition: to seize. See examples of hent used in a sentence.

LITERACY definition: the quality or state of being literate, especially the ability to read and write. See examples of literacy used in a sentence.

MORDACIOUS definition: biting or given to biting. See examples of mordacious used in a sentence.

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IDIOLECT definition: a person's individual speech pattern. See examples of idiolect used in a sentence.

ASSEVERATE definition: to declare earnestly or solemnly; affirm positively; aver. See examples of asseverate used in a sentence.

OLIO definition: a dish of many ingredients. See examples of olio used in a sentence.

REDIVIVUS definition: living again; revived. See examples of redivivus used in a sentence.

IMPERVIOUS definition: not permitting penetration or passage; impenetrable. See examples of impervious used in a sentence.

MAYHAP definition: perhaps. See examples of mayhap used in a sentence.

VERSICOLOR definition: changeable in color. See examples of versicolor used in a sentence.

ROBUSTIOUS definition: rough, rude, or boisterous. See examples of robustious used in a sentence.

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NETTLESOME definition: causing irritation, vexation, or annoyance. See examples of nettlesome used in a sentence.

TRICE definition: a very short time; an instant. See examples of trice used in a sentence.

UNTRAMMELED definition: without restraint or impediment; unhindered. See examples of untrammeled used in a sentence.

SOUGH definition: to make a rushing, rustling, or murmuring sound. See examples of sough used in a sentence.

SMALL BEER definition: weak beer. See examples of small beer used in a sentence.