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snabblärd och gör snabba beslut acumen (noun)

Fel historiskt kontext anachronistic (adjective) "Your drawing of Abraham Lincoln talking on an iPhone is charmingly anachronistic."

When someone gives human characteristics to something inanimate anthropomorphize (verb)

bask in the sunshine Apricate (verb)

a place that is well-defended, but it can also be used to describe an institution or person who holds firm to principles Bastion (noun)

to be necessary or appropriate for something else ex. "It would —— the students to learn the vocabulary terms before the test next week." Behoove (verb)

something that is growing noticeably Burgeon (verb)

someone or something that is great company ex As the evening wore on, the atmosphere at the cafe became more —— with people breaking off into small groups for conversation Convivial (adjective)

If you run into a problem that doesn’t have a clear solution or an obvious correct answer Conundrum (noun)

someone who is gullible or willing to believe things without proof, Example: "He had a tendency to believe everything he read online, and this credulity got him into trouble when he tried to discuss politics with his in-laws." Credulity (noun)

educate Edify (verb)

something that is really extraordinary but negative at the same time Egregious (adjective)

If you’re trying to stay away from something on purpose Eschew (verb)

something that is foolish or silly Fatuous (adjective)

If something is difficult to control and generally bad-tempered Fractious (adjective)

to stimulate someone to act, Example: "My grandfather's battle with Alzheimer's —— me, leading me to choose medicine as a career." Galvanise (verb)

a person or thing that is bossy and domineering for no good reason Imperious (adjective)

something that makes something else happen impetus (noun)

Someone who is very calm and doesn’t seem bothered by the concerns of daily life ex not minding walking in rain without an umbrella insouciant (adjective)

the participants of a conversation interlocutor (noun)

to treat someone as a hero lionise (verb)

anything that is a mixture of seemingly unrelated things Melange (noun)

a fundamental shift in how someone sees something Metanoia (noun)

a lot of something ex a —— of factors influenced her choice Myriad (noun)

unpleasant smell odor

making something more confusing than it needs to be Obfuscating (verb)

something that is horrible and unpleasant, even disgusting Odious (adjective)

Sometimes, something appears to be true, but it may not be. Example: "Sam was —— going to the grocery store, but even his wife knew he was really meeting his girlfriend." Ostensibly (adverb)

in short supply, example: "The number of people who text and drive shows there is a —— of common sense in the modern world." Paucity (noun)

the second to the last thing Example: "Someone will always take the —— slice of pizza, but everyone is afraid to take the last slice for fear someone else may want it." Penultimate (adjective)

Some habits or actions are especially destructive, even to the point of being deadly Pernicious (adjective)

a compliment for their good judgement and clear thinking Perspicacious (adjective)

It means a person who is closed-minded and doesn’t care about the culture and values around him or her. Philistine (noun)

someone who won’t give a straight answer to a question or who tends to dance around a topic without directly addressing it Prevaricating (verb)

playful and full of mischief Rapscallion (noun)

someone who is wise and always uses great judgement Sagacious (adjective)

a person who is cheerful and confident Sanguine (adjective)

a happy accident, such as finding a lost $20 bill in your pocket right when you needed it Serendipity (noun)

someone who is extremely self-absorbed and doesn’t think about the perspectives or needs of others Solipsist (noun)

Someone who is scared, fearful, or simply shy Timorous (adjective)

It means something that is everywhere at the same time. Example: "Cell phones are now —— with everyone from elementary children to senior citizens using them." Ubiquitous (adjective)

If a person offers opinions that extend beyond his or her knowledge Ultracrepidarian (noun)

When something looks like the real thing Verisimilitude (noun)

feeling something so deeply that it affects you on a emotional level Visceral reaction (adjective)

a delicious dish scrumptious

the day before yesterday nudiustertian

people with curly hair Ulotrichous

"unspeakable" or "indescribable." ineffable

anything that causes a fire Incendiary

Things that don't last forever Ephemeral

have a really strong desire to be near or know more about someone/ something infatuation

someone that is good at storytelling Raconteur

the way the earth smells after it rains Petrichor

Meaning "extremely costly, rich, luxurious, or magnificent, " sumptuous

Suffering from a lack of energy —whether it's in your body, your mind Lassitude

The word means to accept or grow accustomed to something undesirable. For example, your family's constant criticism could —— you to toxic behavior from loved ones. inure

refers to something that is sweet and enjoyable, especially when it comes to sound Mellifluous

used to describe any modest and reserved behavior Demure

just another word for a state of happiness Felicity

weakness in body and mind Languor

life-changing realization Epiphany

someone who embodies all of the characteristics of the city they're from or the career path they've chosen Quintessential (Adjective)

it is associated with a rival or arch-enemy and can be used to describe inflicting an act of vengeance. That friend-of-a-friend who grinds your gears every time he comes to Friday night drinks Nemesis

flexibility and a slim figure Lithe

this word refers to persuasive expressiveness eloquence

The beginning of the end Paradox

fresh and clean or as if new pristine

someone who is fun to be around with Effervescent personality

dreaming of luxury Opulence

the word is used to refer to something that could fix everything. Imagine a remedy for all of the problems you face on a daily basis, that would be a —— Panacea

a statement that is widely accepted as true Axiom

delicate or tasty Dainty

anything that is generally pleasing Dulcet

a somewhat discreet meeting between two lovers Tryst

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