1 - museology - science or practice of organizing, arranging and managing museums
2 - Opsimath - a person who begins to learn late in life
3 - collodion - syrupy solution of nitrocellulose in a mixture of alcohol or ether, used for coating things - chiefly in surgery and in former photographic processes
4 - specious - having a false look of truth or genuineness
5 - contretemps - an unpleasant event or an embarrassing occasion when people disagree
6 - oocyst - cyst containing a zygote formed by a parasitic protozoan such as the malaria parasite
7 - deponent - passive or middle in form but active in meaning
8 - surcease - to stop an action
9 - polyandry - Polygamy where a woman has more than one husband
10 - Frippery - something showy, frivolous or nonessential
11 - Exigency - Urgency, especially for emergencies
12 - Eudaemonic - pertaining to or conducive to happiness
13 - Inconnu - A person or thing that is unknown; a stranger
14 - chaplet - A garland or wreath for a person's head
15 - Wheelwright - A person who makes or repairs wooden wheels
16 - Myoglobin - a red protein containing heme, which carries and stores oxygen in muscle cells. Similar structure to hemoglobin.
17 - Perfervid - Showing intense and often exaggerated feelings
18 - Ultracrepidarian - Person who criticizes, judges or gives advice on subjects that they don't know well
19 - Elegiac - relating to or characteristic of an elegy
20 - Plasmodium - parasitic protozoan of a genus which includes those causing malaria
21 - Otolith - each of the three small oval calcareous bodies in the inner ear of vertebrates, involved in sensing gravity & movement
22 - Slattern - a dirty, untidy woman
23 - Sang-froid - Composure under pressure
24 - Reductase - enzyme which promotes chemical reduction of a specified substance
25 - Plasminogen - the inactive precursor of the enzyme plasmin; present in blood
26 - Lagniappe - Something given as a bonus or extra gift
27 - Soporific - making you want to go to sleep
28 - vaticination - The act of prophesying
29 - Avulsion - the action of pulling or tearing away
30 - Perfidious - Inability to be reliable, unfaithful
31 - Basilar - of or situated at the base of something, especially of the skull or of the organ Corti in the ear
32 - Swivet - A state of being stressed or nervous; panic
33 - Dispraise - censure, criticism
34 - Hortatory - trying to strongly encourage or persuade someone to do something
35 - numismatic - relating to or consisting of coins, paper currency and medals
36 - Houri - a beautiful young woman; especially one of virgin companions of the faithful in the Muslim Paradise
37 - Megillah - One of five books of the Hebrew scriptures that are appointed to be read on certain Jewish notable days
38 - andante - at a moderately slow tempo
39 - doughty - brave and persistent
40 - cockade - a rosette or knot of ribbons worn in a hat as a badge of office or party, or as part of a livery
41 - maiolica - fine earthenware with colored decoration on an opaque white tin glaze originating in Italy during the renaissance
42 - choler - outrage or wrath; intense emotional state of displeasure with someone or something
43 - Pellucid - very clear; easily seen through
44 - stentorian - loud or booming when describing someone's voice
45 - escritoire - a small writing desk with drawers & compartments
46 - Hui - a club or association
47 - peripatetic - working in various different locations as a part of your profession
48 - Sone - a unit of subjective loudness; equal to 40 phons
49 - rotter - a cruel, stingy or unkind person
50 - Imperturbable - Unable to be upset or excited; calm
51 - Curare - bitter, resinous substance obtained from the bark and stems of some South American plants. It paralyzes the motor nerves and is traditionally used by some to poison arrows and blowpipe darts
52 - Postern - a back or side entrance
53 - Chaebol - A large family-owned business conglomerate (South Korea)
54 - catalyse - enzyme that catalyzes the reduction of hydrogen peroxide
55 - prodrome - an early symptome indicating the onset of a disease or illness
56 - collimator - device for producing a parallel beam of rays or radiation
57 - Octal - relating to or using a system of numerical notation that has 8 rather than 10 as a base
58 - retinue - a group of advisors, assistants or others accompanying an important person
59 - volar - relating to the palm of the hand or sole of the foot
60 - collimator - device for producing a parallel beam of rays or radiation
61 - cotyledon - embryonic leaf in seedbearing plants; one or more of which are the first leaves to appear from a germinating seed
62 - bruit - spread a report or rumor around
63 - Stultify - cause to lose excitement and drive, especially due to boredom or a tedious routine
64 - Pied - having two or more different colors - multicolored
65 - Myrmidon - a follower or subordinate of a powerful person, typically one who is unscrupulous or carries out orders unquestionably
66 - Quondam - at one time, previously
67 - Bluestocking - an intellectual or literary woman
68 - Escritoire - small writing desk with drawers and compartments
69 - Callow - young and inexperienced; immature
70 - Inveterate - firmly established over time (usually negative)
71 - Autarky - economic independence or self-sufficiency
72 - Avuncular - kind and patient with younger or less experienced people
73 - Banausic - ordinary and not refined
74 - Lebensraum - the territory that a state or nation believes is needed for its natural development
75 - Coppice - a thick growth of shrubbery, small trees or underbrush
76 - Pennon - a long triangular or swallow-tailed flag, especially one of a kind formerly attached to a lance or helmet
77 - Farrago - an unorganized mixture of various things
78 - Equipollent - Having equal power or force
79 - Virtu - knowledge or expertise in the fine arts
80 - Telamon - supporting pillar in architecture that resembles a male figure
81 - Tsuris - problems or troubles that cause difficulty
82 - Pelagic - having to do with the sea far away from land
83 - Sheepshead - any of a number of boldly marked edible game fishes which live in warm American waters
84 - Importunate - asking for something repeatedly in an annoying way
85 - Aliphatic - relating to or denoting organic compounds in which carbon atoms form open chains, not aromatic rings
86 - Tetchy - quick to anger or irritation
87 - Haricot - an edible bean of a variety with small white seeds, used especially to make baked beans - a navy bean
88 - Tyro - a beginner or novice in a particular field or activity
89 - Ambrosial - pleasantly sweet & fragrant
90 - Frowzy - untidy, unkempt or having a disheveled appearance
91 - Octal - relating to or using a system of numerical notation that has 8 rather than 10 as a base
92 - Lebensraum - the territory that a state or nation believes is needed for its natural development, especially associated with Nazi Germany
93 - Dieldrin - a toxic insecticide produced by the oxidation of aldrin; now largely banned
94 - Perfidy - behavior that is not loyal
95 - Isomer - each of two or more compounds with the same formula but a different arrangement of atoms in the molecule and different properties
96 - numinous - when in bhutan, a Buddhist kingdom in the Himalyas, one feels the numinous divinity all throughout
97 - Kraal - a traditional African village of huts, typically enclosed by a fence
98 - meed - a deserved share or reward
99 - calque - borrowing technique where a word or phrase from one language is directly translated into another language
100 - benignant - benevolent and kindly; beneficial
101 - sculpin - a chiefly marine fish of the northern hemisphere, with a broad flattened head and spiny scales and fins
102 - Pelisse - a woman's cloak with armholes or sleeves, reaching to the ankles
103 - eft - a newt
104 - Noisome - having a strong and unpleasant odor; stinky
105 - palp - each of a pair of elongated appendages near the mouth of an arthropod
106 - nebbish - a person, especially a man, who is regarded as pitifully ineffectual timid or submissive
107 - rubidium - chemical element of atomic number 37 - a rare, soft silvery reactive metal of the alkali metal group
108 - maladroit - inefficient or awkward; clumsy
109 - cynosure - center of attention or admiration
110 - purlieu - frequented locale or surrounding district
111 - cathexis - the concentration of mental energy on one particular person, idea or object, especially to an unhealthy degree
112 - cline - a continuum with an infinite number of graduations from one extreme to the other
113 - eft - a newt
114 - enervate - drain energy or vitality; weaken
115 - Telematics - the branch of information technology that deals with the long-distances transmission of computerized information
116 - Sinecure - a position or job that requires little or no work but still provides a salary or other benefits
117 - Equipollent - equal or equivalent in power, affect or significance
118 - Pachuco - a juvenile gang member of Mexican American ethnic origin
119 - deportment - person's behavior, manners or conduct, especially in terms of their posture, poise and overall demeanor
120 - Gastronome - a gourmet
121 - pleomorphism - the occurrence of more than one distinct form of a natural object, such as a crystaline substance, a virus, the cells in a tumor or an organism at different stages of the life cycle
122 - netball - a game with seven players on a side, similar to basketball except that a player receiving the ball must stand still until they have passed it to another player
123 - chiton - a long woolen tunic worn in ancient Greece
124 - Panoptic - offering a complete panoramic view or perspective
125 - Whinge - complain or white about something trivial in a persistent or annoying way
126 - Amide - an organic compound related to ammonia
127 - Pizzicato - plucking the strings of a violin or other stringed instrument with one's finger
128 - quidnune - person who is constantly seeking and spreading news and gossip
129 - Declivity - downward slope or descending surface
130 - Ashlar - masonry made of large square-cut stones, typically used as a facing on walls of brick or stone
131 - Lysozyme - enzyme that catalyzes the destruction of the cell walls of certain bacteria, occurring notably in tears and egg white
132 - Endothermic - accompanied by or requiring the absorption of heat
133 - Aerostat - an airship or hot air balloon; especially one that is tethered
134 - Asperity - severity, harshness or abrasiveness in a surface, situation or demeanor
135 - redoubtable - commanding respect or inspiring fear
136 - bromide - a commonplace saying intended to soothe
137 - ashlar - masonry made of large square-cut stones, typically used as a facing on walls of brick or stone
138 - thaumaturgy - the working of wonders or miracles; magic
139 - Spall - break into smaller pieces, especially in preparation for sorting
140 - ergometer - apparatus which measures work or energy expended during a period of physical exercise
141 - lycanthropy - the supernatural transformation of a person into a wolf, as recounted in folk tales
142 - Sawbuck - a sawhorse
143 - Williwaw - a violent gust of frigid air descending from a mountainous coast to the sea, stirring up heavy winds and waves
144 - Oneiric - relating to dreams or dreaming
145 - reify - to transform an abstract idea into something tangible
146 - saccade - a rapid movement of the eye between fixation points
147 - sprit - a small spar reaching diagonally from low on a mast to the upper outer corner of a sail
148 - Disquisition - a rigorous and detailed investigation, report or presentation about a particular subject
149 - Recrudescence - the resurgence of an undesirable condition, symptom or actively that had previously lay dormant
150 - mordant - sharply critical, sarcastic or biting; caustic
151 - Stoat - a small carnivorous mammal of the weasel family which has chestnut fur with white underparts and a black-tipped tail
152 - otic - relating to the ear
153 - prescind - leave out of consideration
154 - lagniappe - small gift or bonus, often given by a merchant to a customer
155 - Ashlar - masonry made of large square-cut stones, typically used as facing on walls of brick or stone
156 - ballista - a catapult used in ancient warfare for hurling large stones
157 - provender - animal fodder
158 - gnomon - the projecting piece on a sundial that shows the time by the position of its shadow
159 - panoply - a wide-ranging and impressive display or collection
160 - Inductance - property of an electric conductor or circuit that causes an electromotive force to be generated by a change in the currant flowing
161 - thaumaturgy - the practice of performing magic or miracles
162 - incorporeal - existing without material substance or form
163 - horripilation - an involuntary bristling of hairs on the skin due to cold, fear or excitement; goosebumps
164 - Valetudinarian - person who is excessively concerned with their own health, especially one who is weak or sickly
165 - tractable - easily managed or controlled
166 - mizzle - a type of light rain characterized by small, fine droplets
167 - parsimonious - frugal to the point of being stingy
168 - Balkanize - divide into smaller mutually hostile states or groups
169 - doeskin - leather made from the skin of a female fallow deer
170 - limerence - state of intense romantic fixation or obsession
171 - Brobdingnagian - gigantic
172 - Ballista - a catapult used in ancient warfare for hurling large stones
173 - Coeval - of the same age or time period
174 - Bloviate - talk at length, especially in an inflated or empty way
175 - Incipient - just beginning to develop or exist
176 - quartier - a district of a French city
177 - fribble - to waste time or resources
178 - incommodious - cramped, inconvenient or otherwise inhospitable
179 - assiduous - careful, attentive and diligent
180 - sprue - a channel through which metal or plastic is poured into a mold
181 - perambulate - to walk around an area; especially for pleasure
182 - perspicuous - clear and simple in expression or presentation
183 - spall - break ore rock, stone or concreate into smaller pieces, especially in preparation for sorting
184 - superposition - the act of placing one thing on or above another, especially so that they coincide
185 - augury - a sign or omen used to predict future events.
186 - cinephile - a person who is fond of motion pictures
187 - inductance - property of an electric conductor or circuit that causes an electromotive force to be generated by a change in the current flowing
188 - hoplite - a heavily armed foot soldier of ancient Greece
189 - Oeuvre - the works of a painter, composer or author regarded collectively
190 - Deontology - The study of the nature of duty and obligation.
191 - Eigengrau - The dark gray color seen by the eyes in perfect darkness as a result of signals from the optic nerves.
192 - Plaudit - a round of applause or other enthusiastic expression of approval
193 - Piquant - Having a pleasantly sharp taste or appetizing flavor
194 - Gadabout - A habitual pleasure-seeker.
195 - Vigesimal - Relating to or based on the number twenty.
196 - coruscant - shimmering, twinkling or gleaming brilliantly
197 - Favonian - Pertaining to the west wind
198 - prolepsis - the anticipation and answering of possible objections in rhetorical speech
199 - Pococurante - An indifferent or unconcerned person.
200 - Timorous - Showing or suffering from nervousness or a lack of confidence.
201 - Sybarite - a person devoted to the pursuit of luxury or pleasure
202 - nitrosamine - a compound containing the group NNO attached to two organic groups. Compounds of this kind are generally carcinogenic
203 - Surfeit - an excessive amount of something
204 - belabor - argue or elaborate in excessive detail
205 - Propinquity - state of being close to someone or something
206 - Mulct - A fine or compulsory payment
207 - Nitrosamine - a compound containing the group NNO attached to two organic groups. Compounds of this kind are generally carcinogenic
208 - Carboxyl - of or denoting the acid radical COOH, present in most organic acids
209 - recrudescence - recurrence of an undesirable condition
210 - frisson - a passing, intense feeling of excitement
211 - contumacious - willful, defiant and rebellious against authority
212 - echolalia - meaningless repetition of words just spoken by another person occurring as a symptom of mental conditions
213 - apposite - highly appropriate, suitable or fitting
214 - Compunction - a feeling of anxiety or guilt that prevents or follows wrongdoing
215 - pandiculation - the act of stretching and yawning upon wakening or from fatigue
216 - bibelot - a small trinket or decorative object; often of sentimental value
217 - bonhomie - feeling of warmth and friendly connection among a group of people
218 - chockablock - filled or packed; especially to the point of overflowing
219 - riparian - pertaining to or situated on the land bordering a river or stream
220 - superjacent - situated just above or resting upon
221 - insalubrious - unhealthy
222 - quiddity - the essential nature or quality that defines something and sets it apart from others
223 - proband - a person serving as the starting point for the genetic study of a family
224 - soi-disant - so-called
225 - Interrobang - A nonstandard punctuation mark (‽) indicating a question expressed in an exclamatory manner
226 - Sylphlike - gracefully slim and elegant
227 - sedulous - painstakingly diligent and hard working
228 - Demarche - a political step or initiative
229 - Horripilation - The erection of hairs on the skin due to cold, fear, or excitement.
230 - Felicitate - to congratulate
231 - lissome - gracefully slender and agile
232 - prepense - deliberate; intentional
233 - ineluctable - Unavoidable or inescapable
234 - peripeteia - a sudden reversal of fortune or change in circumstances; especially in reference to fictional narrative
235 - kroon - basic monetary unit of Estonia
236 - hoplite - a heavily armed foot soldier of ancient Greece
237 - rajah - an Indian king or prince
238 - Piquant - an agreeable sharp taste that stimulates the appetite
239 - rapine - the violent seizure of someone's property
240 - brigantine - two-masted sailing ship with a square rigged foremast and a fore and aft-rigged mainmast
241 - zaftig - having a full rounded figure; plump
242 - gambol - to frolic or engage in active play
241 - moribund - approaching death or in terminal decline
242 - Eau De Nil - A pale greenish color
243 - Noachian - relating to the biblical patriarch Noah or his time
244 - quercetin - yellow crystalline pigment present in plants; used as a food supplement to reduce allergic responses or boost immunity
245 - Gallimaufry - a diverse or jumbled collection of items
246 - stoichiometry - the relationship between the relative quantities of substances taking part in reaction or forming a compound, typically a ration of whole integers
247 - refulgent - shining brightly
248 - cosset - to excessively pamper or protect
249 - commissariat - department for the supply of food and equipment
250 - Copal - resin from any of a number of tropical trees, used to make varnish
251 - bumptious - overly confident, self-important or presumptuous
252 - Celerity - swiftness of movement
253 - A person's air or bearing, especially as it demonstrates their personality or mood
254 - Anodyne - intended to avoid offense or controversy
255 - cyclamen - a European plant of the primrose family, having pink, red or white flowers with backward-curving petals and widely grown as a winter-flowering houseplant
256 - Cartomancy - Fortunetelling by interpreting a random selection of playing cards
257 - Fain - pleased or willing under the circumstances
258 - Exoplanet - a planet that orbits a star outside the solar system
259 - commissariat - a department for the supply of food and equipment
260 - rusticate - to spend time in the countryside
261 - kroon - the basic monetary unit of Estonia, equal to 100 senti
262 -skeuomorph -An object or feature which imitates the design of a similar artifact made from another material.
263 - Dopant - a substance used to produce a desired electrical characteristic in a semiconductor
264 - Abecedarian - a person who is just starting out in a field of study or activity
265 - gimcrack - flimsy or poorly made but deceptively attractive
266 - digerati - people with expertise or professional involvement in information technology
267 - fuscous - dark or dusky
268 - totemic - resembling a totem by acting as a symbol of an identity or quality
269 - Riposte - a sharp or witty reply
270 - Verdure - lush greeness of flourishing vegetation
271 - attar - a fragrant essential oil, typically made from rose petals
272 - panegyric - formal speech or composition that lavishly praises someone or something
273 - esculent - fit to be eaten; edible
274 - specular - pertaining to or resembling a mirror
275 - vulpine - resembling a fox in slyness, cunning or appearance
276 - dopant -a substance used to produce a desired electrical characteristic in a semiconductor
277 - Benzyl - the radical, derived toluene
278 - cyclamen - a European plant of the primrose family
279 - copal - resin from any of a number of tropical trees; used to make varnish
280 - glister - sparkle or shimmer
281 - subfusc - dark drab or gloomy in appearance
282 - nudnik - a persistently annoying or bothersome person
283 - euphonious - pleasing & Harmonious
284 - rapscallion - playful troublemaker
285 - kidskin - leather made from the skin of a young goat
286 - benison - an expression of goodwill
287 - flexure - the action of bending or curving
288 - lachrymose - weepy or easily moved to tears
289 - fungible - interchangeable or replaceable in use or value
290 - fillip - something that sparks enthusiasm or increased activity
291 - Hadrosaur - large herbivorous, mainly bipedal dinosaur with jaws flattened like the bill of a duck
292 - dolmen - a megalithic tomb with a large flat stone laid on upright ones; chiefly found in Britain and France
293 - brio - energetic or spirited expression, especially in performance
294 - sempiternal - enduring & timeless
295 - sibilant - producing a hissing sound
296 - consanguinity - quality of being related by blood
297 - inchmeal - progressing or advancing with small, gradual steps
298 - zaibatsu - large Japanese business conglomerate
299 - Crofter - a person who farms a croft
300 - boodle - money, especially that gained or spent illegally or improperly
301 - virion - the complete, infective form of a virus outside a host cell
302 - dinkum - genuine, honest, true
303 - Perdurable - enduring continuously imperishable
304 - auteur -A filmmaker whose personal influence and artistic control over a movie are so great that the filmmaker is regarded as the author of the movie.
305 - sought - a soft rustling, murmuring or whistling sound
306 - cavil - to criticize or find fault for petty reasons
307 - bower - a shady area created by plants and trees
308 - logorrhea - excessive talkativeness; sometimes to the point of being incoherent
309 - Hebetude - a state of physical and mental sluggishness and lethargy
310 - volplane -Make a controlled dive or downward flight, especially with the engine shut off.
311 - stertorous - noisy and labored
312 - etic - relating to or denoting an approach to the study or description of a particular language or culture that is general, nonstructural and objective in its perspective.
313 -Farinaceous - consisting of or containing starch
314 - Howbeit - however, nonetheless
315 - Apodictic - Clearly established or beyond dispute
316 - yob - rude, noisy and aggressive young person
317 - rinderpest - an infectious disease of ruminants, especially cattle.
318 - monstrance - an open or transparent receptacle in which the consecrated Host is exposed for veneration
319 - LIteratim - copying text letter by letter
320 - zaibatsuj - large Japanese business conglomerate
321 - overweening - marked by exaggerated pride or self-assurance, often beyond what is justified
322 - mattock - agricultural tool shaped like a pickax, with an adze and a chisel edge as the ends of the head.
323 - lobule - a small lobe
324 - consigliere - an advisor, especially to a crime boss
325 - phylloxera - a plant louse that is a pest of vines
326 - felicity - state of profound happiness or contentment
327 - boodle - money, especially that gained or spent illegally or improperly
328 - condign - a fitting or just punishment for a crime or transgression
329 - supernal - pertaining to or originating from the heavens
330 - baksheesh - a small sum of money given as a tip, bribe or charitable donation
331 - cordage - cords or ropes, especially in a ships rigging
332 - Humectant - retaining moisture
333 - virion - the complete, infective form of a virus outside a host cell, with a core of RNA or DNA and a capsid.
334 - tantivy - a rapid gallop or ride
335 - saltation - the act or process of leaping or jumping
336 - scocker - a rift in an oak trip
337 - Telos - ultimate objective or aim
338 - Anasazi - member of an ancient North American people of the SW US
339 - sapient - possessing wisdom or discernment
340 - meatus - a passage or opening leading to the interior of the body
341 - abnegate - give something up
342 - Dithyramb - A passionate or inflated speech, poem, or other writing
343 - shambolic - chaotic, disorganized, or mismanaged
344 - partita - a suite, typically a solo instrument or chamber ensemble
345 - prolepsis - the anticipation of future events or objections in literature or speech
346 - doxorubicin - a bacterial antibiotic that is widely used to treat leukemia and other forms of cancer
347 - smorzando - dying away
348 - lineament - defining features or contours that give shape to a face or figure.
349 - approbation - praise or commendation
350 - phylloxera - a plant louse that is a pest of vines
351 - dilettante - an individual who dabbles in an area of interest without the depth and commitment of a professional
352 - kvell - to feel or express great pride or joy
353 - mediastinum - membranous partition between two body cavities or two parts of an organ, especially that between the lungs
354 - moiety - one of two equal parts of something
355 - baksheesh - a small sum of money given as a tip, bribe, or charitable donation
356 - Lunate -Crescent-shaped or A crescent-shaped carpal bone situated in the center of the wrist and articulating with the radius.
357 - recherché -Rare, exotic, or obscure.
358 - barcarolle - A song traditionally sung by Venetian gondoliers.
359 - arcana - secrets or mysteries
360 - rinderpest - an infectious disease of ruminants, especially cattle, caused by a paramyxovirus.
361 - Anaphora - The use of a word referring to or replacing a word used earlier in a sentence, to avoid repetition, such as "do" in "I like it and so do they."
362 - aureole - a radiant glow or circle of light around a person or object
363 - sultana - small, light brown, seedless raisin used in foods such as puddings and cakes
364 - sabra - a Jewish person born in Israel (or before 1948 in Palestine)
365 - vichyssoise - a soup made with potatoes, leeks, and cream and typically served chilled

1 - museology - science or practice of organizing, arranging and managing museums 2 - Opsimath - a person who begins to learn late in life 3 - collodion - syrupy solution of nitrocellulose in a mixture of alcohol or ether, used for coating things - chiefly in surgery and in former photographic processes 4 - specious - having a false look of truth or genuineness 5 - contretemps - an unpleasant event or an embarrassing occasion when people disagree 6 - oocyst - cyst containing a zygote formed by a parasitic protozoan such as the malaria parasite 7 - deponent - passive or middle in form but active in meaning 8 - surcease - to stop an action 9 - polyandry - Polygamy where a woman has more than one husband 10 - Frippery - something showy, frivolous or nonessential 11 - Exigency - Urgency, especially for emergencies 12 - Eudaemonic - pertaining to or conducive to happiness 13 - Inconnu - A person or thing that is unknown; a stranger 14 - chaplet - A garland or wreath for a person's head 15 - Wheelwright - A person who makes or repairs wooden wheels 16 - Myoglobin - a red protein containing heme, which carries and stores oxygen in muscle cells. Similar structure to hemoglobin. 17 - Perfervid - Showing intense and often exaggerated feelings 18 - Ultracrepidarian - Person who criticizes, judges or gives advice on subjects that they don't know well 19 - Elegiac - relating to or characteristic of an elegy 20 - Plasmodium - parasitic protozoan of a genus which includes those causing malaria 21 - Otolith - each of the three small oval calcareous bodies in the inner ear of vertebrates, involved in sensing gravity & movement 22 - Slattern - a dirty, untidy woman 23 - Sang-froid - Composure under pressure 24 - Reductase - enzyme which promotes chemical reduction of a specified substance 25 - Plasminogen - the inactive precursor of the enzyme plasmin; present in blood 26 - Lagniappe - Something given as a bonus or extra gift 27 - Soporific - making you want to go to sleep 28 - vaticination - The act of prophesying 29 - Avulsion - the action of pulling or tearing away 30 - Perfidious - Inability to be reliable, unfaithful 31 - Basilar - of or situated at the base of something, especially of the skull or of the organ Corti in the ear 32 - Swivet - A state of being stressed or nervous; panic 33 - Dispraise - censure, criticism 34 - Hortatory - trying to strongly encourage or persuade someone to do something 35 - numismatic - relating to or consisting of coins, paper currency and medals 36 - Houri - a beautiful young woman; especially one of virgin companions of the faithful in the Muslim Paradise 37 - Megillah - One of five books of the Hebrew scriptures that are appointed to be read on certain Jewish notable days 38 - andante - at a moderately slow tempo 39 - doughty - brave and persistent 40 - cockade - a rosette or knot of ribbons worn in a hat as a badge of office or party, or as part of a livery 41 - maiolica - fine earthenware with colored decoration on an opaque white tin glaze originating in Italy during the renaissance 42 - choler - outrage or wrath; intense emotional state of displeasure with someone or something 43 - Pellucid - very clear; easily seen through 44 - stentorian - loud or booming when describing someone's voice 45 - escritoire - a small writing desk with drawers & compartments 46 - Hui - a club or association 47 - peripatetic - working in various different locations as a part of your profession 48 - Sone - a unit of subjective loudness; equal to 40 phons 49 - rotter - a cruel, stingy or unkind person 50 - Imperturbable - Unable to be upset or excited; calm 51 - Curare - bitter, resinous substance obtained from the bark and stems of some South American plants. It paralyzes the motor nerves and is traditionally used by some to poison arrows and blowpipe darts 52 - Postern - a back or side entrance 53 - Chaebol - A large family-owned business conglomerate (South Korea) 54 - catalyse - enzyme that catalyzes the reduction of hydrogen peroxide 55 - prodrome - an early symptome indicating the onset of a disease or illness 56 - collimator - device for producing a parallel beam of rays or radiation 57 - Octal - relating to or using a system of numerical notation that has 8 rather than 10 as a base 58 - retinue - a group of advisors, assistants or others accompanying an important person 59 - volar - relating to the palm of the hand or sole of the foot 60 - collimator - device for producing a parallel beam of rays or radiation 61 - cotyledon - embryonic leaf in seedbearing plants; one or more of which are the first leaves to appear from a germinating seed 62 - bruit - spread a report or rumor around 63 - Stultify - cause to lose excitement and drive, especially due to boredom or a tedious routine 64 - Pied - having two or more different colors - multicolored 65 - Myrmidon - a follower or subordinate of a powerful person, typically one who is unscrupulous or carries out orders unquestionably 66 - Quondam - at one time, previously 67 - Bluestocking - an intellectual or literary woman 68 - Escritoire - small writing desk with drawers and compartments 69 - Callow - young and inexperienced; immature 70 - Inveterate - firmly established over time (usually negative) 71 - Autarky - economic independence or self-sufficiency 72 - Avuncular - kind and patient with younger or less experienced people 73 - Banausic - ordinary and not refined 74 - Lebensraum - the territory that a state or nation believes is needed for its natural development 75 - Coppice - a thick growth of shrubbery, small trees or underbrush 76 - Pennon - a long triangular or swallow-tailed flag, especially one of a kind formerly attached to a lance or helmet 77 - Farrago - an unorganized mixture of various things 78 - Equipollent - Having equal power or force 79 - Virtu - knowledge or expertise in the fine arts 80 - Telamon - supporting pillar in architecture that resembles a male figure 81 - Tsuris - problems or troubles that cause difficulty 82 - Pelagic - having to do with the sea far away from land 83 - Sheepshead - any of a number of boldly marked edible game fishes which live in warm American waters 84 - Importunate - asking for something repeatedly in an annoying way 85 - Aliphatic - relating to or denoting organic compounds in which carbon atoms form open chains, not aromatic rings 86 - Tetchy - quick to anger or irritation 87 - Haricot - an edible bean of a variety with small white seeds, used especially to make baked beans - a navy bean 88 - Tyro - a beginner or novice in a particular field or activity 89 - Ambrosial - pleasantly sweet & fragrant 90 - Frowzy - untidy, unkempt or having a disheveled appearance 91 - Octal - relating to or using a system of numerical notation that has 8 rather than 10 as a base 92 - Lebensraum - the territory that a state or nation believes is needed for its natural development, especially associated with Nazi Germany 93 - Dieldrin - a toxic insecticide produced by the oxidation of aldrin; now largely banned 94 - Perfidy - behavior that is not loyal 95 - Isomer - each of two or more compounds with the same formula but a different arrangement of atoms in the molecule and different properties 96 - numinous - when in bhutan, a Buddhist kingdom in the Himalyas, one feels the numinous divinity all throughout 97 - Kraal - a traditional African village of huts, typically enclosed by a fence 98 - meed - a deserved share or reward 99 - calque - borrowing technique where a word or phrase from one language is directly translated into another language 100 - benignant - benevolent and kindly; beneficial 101 - sculpin - a chiefly marine fish of the northern hemisphere, with a broad flattened head and spiny scales and fins 102 - Pelisse - a woman's cloak with armholes or sleeves, reaching to the ankles 103 - eft - a newt 104 - Noisome - having a strong and unpleasant odor; stinky 105 - palp - each of a pair of elongated appendages near the mouth of an arthropod 106 - nebbish - a person, especially a man, who is regarded as pitifully ineffectual timid or submissive 107 - rubidium - chemical element of atomic number 37 - a rare, soft silvery reactive metal of the alkali metal group 108 - maladroit - inefficient or awkward; clumsy 109 - cynosure - center of attention or admiration 110 - purlieu - frequented locale or surrounding district 111 - cathexis - the concentration of mental energy on one particular person, idea or object, especially to an unhealthy degree 112 - cline - a continuum with an infinite number of graduations from one extreme to the other 113 - eft - a newt 114 - enervate - drain energy or vitality; weaken 115 - Telematics - the branch of information technology that deals with the long-distances transmission of computerized information 116 - Sinecure - a position or job that requires little or no work but still provides a salary or other benefits 117 - Equipollent - equal or equivalent in power, affect or significance 118 - Pachuco - a juvenile gang member of Mexican American ethnic origin 119 - deportment - person's behavior, manners or conduct, especially in terms of their posture, poise and overall demeanor 120 - Gastronome - a gourmet 121 - pleomorphism - the occurrence of more than one distinct form of a natural object, such as a crystaline substance, a virus, the cells in a tumor or an organism at different stages of the life cycle 122 - netball - a game with seven players on a side, similar to basketball except that a player receiving the ball must stand still until they have passed it to another player 123 - chiton - a long woolen tunic worn in ancient Greece 124 - Panoptic - offering a complete panoramic view or perspective 125 - Whinge - complain or white about something trivial in a persistent or annoying way 126 - Amide - an organic compound related to ammonia 127 - Pizzicato - plucking the strings of a violin or other stringed instrument with one's finger 128 - quidnune - person who is constantly seeking and spreading news and gossip 129 - Declivity - downward slope or descending surface 130 - Ashlar - masonry made of large square-cut stones, typically used as a facing on walls of brick or stone 131 - Lysozyme - enzyme that catalyzes the destruction of the cell walls of certain bacteria, occurring notably in tears and egg white 132 - Endothermic - accompanied by or requiring the absorption of heat 133 - Aerostat - an airship or hot air balloon; especially one that is tethered 134 - Asperity - severity, harshness or abrasiveness in a surface, situation or demeanor 135 - redoubtable - commanding respect or inspiring fear 136 - bromide - a commonplace saying intended to soothe 137 - ashlar - masonry made of large square-cut stones, typically used as a facing on walls of brick or stone 138 - thaumaturgy - the working of wonders or miracles; magic 139 - Spall - break into smaller pieces, especially in preparation for sorting 140 - ergometer - apparatus which measures work or energy expended during a period of physical exercise 141 - lycanthropy - the supernatural transformation of a person into a wolf, as recounted in folk tales 142 - Sawbuck - a sawhorse 143 - Williwaw - a violent gust of frigid air descending from a mountainous coast to the sea, stirring up heavy winds and waves 144 - Oneiric - relating to dreams or dreaming 145 - reify - to transform an abstract idea into something tangible 146 - saccade - a rapid movement of the eye between fixation points 147 - sprit - a small spar reaching diagonally from low on a mast to the upper outer corner of a sail 148 - Disquisition - a rigorous and detailed investigation, report or presentation about a particular subject 149 - Recrudescence - the resurgence of an undesirable condition, symptom or actively that had previously lay dormant 150 - mordant - sharply critical, sarcastic or biting; caustic 151 - Stoat - a small carnivorous mammal of the weasel family which has chestnut fur with white underparts and a black-tipped tail 152 - otic - relating to the ear 153 - prescind - leave out of consideration 154 - lagniappe - small gift or bonus, often given by a merchant to a customer 155 - Ashlar - masonry made of large square-cut stones, typically used as facing on walls of brick or stone 156 - ballista - a catapult used in ancient warfare for hurling large stones 157 - provender - animal fodder 158 - gnomon - the projecting piece on a sundial that shows the time by the position of its shadow 159 - panoply - a wide-ranging and impressive display or collection 160 - Inductance - property of an electric conductor or circuit that causes an electromotive force to be generated by a change in the currant flowing 161 - thaumaturgy - the practice of performing magic or miracles 162 - incorporeal - existing without material substance or form 163 - horripilation - an involuntary bristling of hairs on the skin due to cold, fear or excitement; goosebumps 164 - Valetudinarian - person who is excessively concerned with their own health, especially one who is weak or sickly 165 - tractable - easily managed or controlled 166 - mizzle - a type of light rain characterized by small, fine droplets 167 - parsimonious - frugal to the point of being stingy 168 - Balkanize - divide into smaller mutually hostile states or groups 169 - doeskin - leather made from the skin of a female fallow deer 170 - limerence - state of intense romantic fixation or obsession 171 - Brobdingnagian - gigantic 172 - Ballista - a catapult used in ancient warfare for hurling large stones 173 - Coeval - of the same age or time period 174 - Bloviate - talk at length, especially in an inflated or empty way 175 - Incipient - just beginning to develop or exist 176 - quartier - a district of a French city 177 - fribble - to waste time or resources 178 - incommodious - cramped, inconvenient or otherwise inhospitable 179 - assiduous - careful, attentive and diligent 180 - sprue - a channel through which metal or plastic is poured into a mold 181 - perambulate - to walk around an area; especially for pleasure 182 - perspicuous - clear and simple in expression or presentation 183 - spall - break ore rock, stone or concreate into smaller pieces, especially in preparation for sorting 184 - superposition - the act of placing one thing on or above another, especially so that they coincide 185 - augury - a sign or omen used to predict future events. 186 - cinephile - a person who is fond of motion pictures 187 - inductance - property of an electric conductor or circuit that causes an electromotive force to be generated by a change in the current flowing 188 - hoplite - a heavily armed foot soldier of ancient Greece 189 - Oeuvre - the works of a painter, composer or author regarded collectively 190 - Deontology - The study of the nature of duty and obligation. 191 - Eigengrau - The dark gray color seen by the eyes in perfect darkness as a result of signals from the optic nerves. 192 - Plaudit - a round of applause or other enthusiastic expression of approval 193 - Piquant - Having a pleasantly sharp taste or appetizing flavor 194 - Gadabout - A habitual pleasure-seeker. 195 - Vigesimal - Relating to or based on the number twenty. 196 - coruscant - shimmering, twinkling or gleaming brilliantly 197 - Favonian - Pertaining to the west wind 198 - prolepsis - the anticipation and answering of possible objections in rhetorical speech 199 - Pococurante - An indifferent or unconcerned person. 200 - Timorous - Showing or suffering from nervousness or a lack of confidence. 201 - Sybarite - a person devoted to the pursuit of luxury or pleasure 202 - nitrosamine - a compound containing the group NNO attached to two organic groups. Compounds of this kind are generally carcinogenic 203 - Surfeit - an excessive amount of something 204 - belabor - argue or elaborate in excessive detail 205 - Propinquity - state of being close to someone or something 206 - Mulct - A fine or compulsory payment 207 - Nitrosamine - a compound containing the group NNO attached to two organic groups. Compounds of this kind are generally carcinogenic 208 - Carboxyl - of or denoting the acid radical COOH, present in most organic acids 209 - recrudescence - recurrence of an undesirable condition 210 - frisson - a passing, intense feeling of excitement 211 - contumacious - willful, defiant and rebellious against authority 212 - echolalia - meaningless repetition of words just spoken by another person occurring as a symptom of mental conditions 213 - apposite - highly appropriate, suitable or fitting 214 - Compunction - a feeling of anxiety or guilt that prevents or follows wrongdoing 215 - pandiculation - the act of stretching and yawning upon wakening or from fatigue 216 - bibelot - a small trinket or decorative object; often of sentimental value 217 - bonhomie - feeling of warmth and friendly connection among a group of people 218 - chockablock - filled or packed; especially to the point of overflowing 219 - riparian - pertaining to or situated on the land bordering a river or stream 220 - superjacent - situated just above or resting upon 221 - insalubrious - unhealthy 222 - quiddity - the essential nature or quality that defines something and sets it apart from others 223 - proband - a person serving as the starting point for the genetic study of a family 224 - soi-disant - so-called 225 - Interrobang - A nonstandard punctuation mark (‽) indicating a question expressed in an exclamatory manner 226 - Sylphlike - gracefully slim and elegant 227 - sedulous - painstakingly diligent and hard working 228 - Demarche - a political step or initiative 229 - Horripilation - The erection of hairs on the skin due to cold, fear, or excitement. 230 - Felicitate - to congratulate 231 - lissome - gracefully slender and agile 232 - prepense - deliberate; intentional 233 - ineluctable - Unavoidable or inescapable 234 - peripeteia - a sudden reversal of fortune or change in circumstances; especially in reference to fictional narrative 235 - kroon - basic monetary unit of Estonia 236 - hoplite - a heavily armed foot soldier of ancient Greece 237 - rajah - an Indian king or prince 238 - Piquant - an agreeable sharp taste that stimulates the appetite 239 - rapine - the violent seizure of someone's property 240 - brigantine - two-masted sailing ship with a square rigged foremast and a fore and aft-rigged mainmast 241 - zaftig - having a full rounded figure; plump 242 - gambol - to frolic or engage in active play 241 - moribund - approaching death or in terminal decline 242 - Eau De Nil - A pale greenish color 243 - Noachian - relating to the biblical patriarch Noah or his time 244 - quercetin - yellow crystalline pigment present in plants; used as a food supplement to reduce allergic responses or boost immunity 245 - Gallimaufry - a diverse or jumbled collection of items 246 - stoichiometry - the relationship between the relative quantities of substances taking part in reaction or forming a compound, typically a ration of whole integers 247 - refulgent - shining brightly 248 - cosset - to excessively pamper or protect 249 - commissariat - department for the supply of food and equipment 250 - Copal - resin from any of a number of tropical trees, used to make varnish 251 - bumptious - overly confident, self-important or presumptuous 252 - Celerity - swiftness of movement 253 - A person's air or bearing, especially as it demonstrates their personality or mood 254 - Anodyne - intended to avoid offense or controversy 255 - cyclamen - a European plant of the primrose family, having pink, red or white flowers with backward-curving petals and widely grown as a winter-flowering houseplant 256 - Cartomancy - Fortunetelling by interpreting a random selection of playing cards 257 - Fain - pleased or willing under the circumstances 258 - Exoplanet - a planet that orbits a star outside the solar system 259 - commissariat - a department for the supply of food and equipment 260 - rusticate - to spend time in the countryside 261 - kroon - the basic monetary unit of Estonia, equal to 100 senti 262 -skeuomorph -An object or feature which imitates the design of a similar artifact made from another material. 263 - Dopant - a substance used to produce a desired electrical characteristic in a semiconductor 264 - Abecedarian - a person who is just starting out in a field of study or activity 265 - gimcrack - flimsy or poorly made but deceptively attractive 266 - digerati - people with expertise or professional involvement in information technology 267 - fuscous - dark or dusky 268 - totemic - resembling a totem by acting as a symbol of an identity or quality 269 - Riposte - a sharp or witty reply 270 - Verdure - lush greeness of flourishing vegetation 271 - attar - a fragrant essential oil, typically made from rose petals 272 - panegyric - formal speech or composition that lavishly praises someone or something 273 - esculent - fit to be eaten; edible 274 - specular - pertaining to or resembling a mirror 275 - vulpine - resembling a fox in slyness, cunning or appearance 276 - dopant -a substance used to produce a desired electrical characteristic in a semiconductor 277 - Benzyl - the radical, derived toluene 278 - cyclamen - a European plant of the primrose family 279 - copal - resin from any of a number of tropical trees; used to make varnish 280 - glister - sparkle or shimmer 281 - subfusc - dark drab or gloomy in appearance 282 - nudnik - a persistently annoying or bothersome person 283 - euphonious - pleasing & Harmonious 284 - rapscallion - playful troublemaker 285 - kidskin - leather made from the skin of a young goat 286 - benison - an expression of goodwill 287 - flexure - the action of bending or curving 288 - lachrymose - weepy or easily moved to tears 289 - fungible - interchangeable or replaceable in use or value 290 - fillip - something that sparks enthusiasm or increased activity 291 - Hadrosaur - large herbivorous, mainly bipedal dinosaur with jaws flattened like the bill of a duck 292 - dolmen - a megalithic tomb with a large flat stone laid on upright ones; chiefly found in Britain and France 293 - brio - energetic or spirited expression, especially in performance 294 - sempiternal - enduring & timeless 295 - sibilant - producing a hissing sound 296 - consanguinity - quality of being related by blood 297 - inchmeal - progressing or advancing with small, gradual steps 298 - zaibatsu - large Japanese business conglomerate 299 - Crofter - a person who farms a croft 300 - boodle - money, especially that gained or spent illegally or improperly 301 - virion - the complete, infective form of a virus outside a host cell 302 - dinkum - genuine, honest, true 303 - Perdurable - enduring continuously imperishable 304 - auteur -A filmmaker whose personal influence and artistic control over a movie are so great that the filmmaker is regarded as the author of the movie. 305 - sought - a soft rustling, murmuring or whistling sound 306 - cavil - to criticize or find fault for petty reasons 307 - bower - a shady area created by plants and trees 308 - logorrhea - excessive talkativeness; sometimes to the point of being incoherent 309 - Hebetude - a state of physical and mental sluggishness and lethargy 310 - volplane -Make a controlled dive or downward flight, especially with the engine shut off. 311 - stertorous - noisy and labored 312 - etic - relating to or denoting an approach to the study or description of a particular language or culture that is general, nonstructural and objective in its perspective. 313 -Farinaceous - consisting of or containing starch 314 - Howbeit - however, nonetheless 315 - Apodictic - Clearly established or beyond dispute 316 - yob - rude, noisy and aggressive young person 317 - rinderpest - an infectious disease of ruminants, especially cattle. 318 - monstrance - an open or transparent receptacle in which the consecrated Host is exposed for veneration 319 - LIteratim - copying text letter by letter 320 - zaibatsuj - large Japanese business conglomerate 321 - overweening - marked by exaggerated pride or self-assurance, often beyond what is justified 322 - mattock - agricultural tool shaped like a pickax, with an adze and a chisel edge as the ends of the head. 323 - lobule - a small lobe 324 - consigliere - an advisor, especially to a crime boss 325 - phylloxera - a plant louse that is a pest of vines 326 - felicity - state of profound happiness or contentment 327 - boodle - money, especially that gained or spent illegally or improperly 328 - condign - a fitting or just punishment for a crime or transgression 329 - supernal - pertaining to or originating from the heavens 330 - baksheesh - a small sum of money given as a tip, bribe or charitable donation 331 - cordage - cords or ropes, especially in a ships rigging 332 - Humectant - retaining moisture 333 - virion - the complete, infective form of a virus outside a host cell, with a core of RNA or DNA and a capsid. 334 - tantivy - a rapid gallop or ride 335 - saltation - the act or process of leaping or jumping 336 - scocker - a rift in an oak trip 337 - Telos - ultimate objective or aim 338 - Anasazi - member of an ancient North American people of the SW US 339 - sapient - possessing wisdom or discernment 340 - meatus - a passage or opening leading to the interior of the body 341 - abnegate - give something up 342 - Dithyramb - A passionate or inflated speech, poem, or other writing 343 - shambolic - chaotic, disorganized, or mismanaged 344 - partita - a suite, typically a solo instrument or chamber ensemble 345 - prolepsis - the anticipation of future events or objections in literature or speech 346 - doxorubicin - a bacterial antibiotic that is widely used to treat leukemia and other forms of cancer 347 - smorzando - dying away 348 - lineament - defining features or contours that give shape to a face or figure. 349 - approbation - praise or commendation 350 - phylloxera - a plant louse that is a pest of vines 351 - dilettante - an individual who dabbles in an area of interest without the depth and commitment of a professional 352 - kvell - to feel or express great pride or joy 353 - mediastinum - membranous partition between two body cavities or two parts of an organ, especially that between the lungs 354 - moiety - one of two equal parts of something 355 - baksheesh - a small sum of money given as a tip, bribe, or charitable donation 356 - Lunate -Crescent-shaped or A crescent-shaped carpal bone situated in the center of the wrist and articulating with the radius. 357 - recherché -Rare, exotic, or obscure. 358 - barcarolle - A song traditionally sung by Venetian gondoliers. 359 - arcana - secrets or mysteries 360 - rinderpest - an infectious disease of ruminants, especially cattle, caused by a paramyxovirus. 361 - Anaphora - The use of a word referring to or replacing a word used earlier in a sentence, to avoid repetition, such as "do" in "I like it and so do they." 362 - aureole - a radiant glow or circle of light around a person or object 363 - sultana - small, light brown, seedless raisin used in foods such as puddings and cakes 364 - sabra - a Jewish person born in Israel (or before 1948 in Palestine) 365 - vichyssoise - a soup made with potatoes, leeks, and cream and typically served chilled

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