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intransigent
adjective
-refusing to agree or compromise; uncompromising; inflexible.
noun
-a person who refuses to agree or compromise, as in politics.

ninnyhammer
noun
-a fool or simpleton; ninny.

asterism
noun
-Astronomy. a. a group of stars. b. a constellation.
-Mineralogy. a property of some crystallized minerals of showing like a starlike luminous figure in transmitted light or, in a cabochon-cut stone, by reflected light.
-three asterisks printed to draw attention to a passage it precedes.

brevity
noun
-the quality of expressing much in few words; terseness
-shortness of time or duration; briefness

palliate
verb
-to relieve or lessen without curing; mitigate; alleviate.
-to try to mitigate or conceal the gravity of (an offense) by excuses, apologies, etc.; extenuate.

tonsorial
adjective
-of or relating to a barber or barbering

contretemps
noun
-an inopportune occurrence; an embarrassing mischance

ersatz
adjective
-serving as a substitute; synthetic; artificial
noun
-an artificial substance or article used to replace something natural or genuine; a substitute.

raconteuse
noun
-a woman who is skilled in relating stories and anecdotes interestingly.

majuscule
adjective [muh-juhs-kyool, maj-uh-skyool]
-large, as either capital or uncial letters.
-(of letters) capital.
-written in such letters (opposed to minuscule).
noun
-a majuscule letter.

namby-pamby
adjective
-lacking in character, directness, or moral or emotional strength
-without firm methods or policy; weak or indecisive
-weakly sentimental, pretentious, or affected; insipid.
noun
-a namby-pamby person
-namby-pamby sentiment
-namby-pamby verse or prose.

fuliginous
adjective
-sooty; smoky
-of the color of soot, as dark grey, dull brown, black, etc.

ossify
verb
-to become inflexible in habits, attitudes, opinions, etc.
-to convert into or cause to harden like bone.
-to become bone or harden like bone.

Yesterday: avuncular
adjective
-of, relating to, or characteristic of an uncle

Today: miche
verb
-British Dialect. to lurk in plain sight.

wafflestompers
plural noun
-ankle boots with ridged soles, used especially for hiking.

endemic
adjective
-natural to or characteristic of a specific people or place; native; indigenous
-belonging exclusively or confined to a particular place
noun
-an endemic disease.

somaticize
verb
-Psychiatry. to convert (anxiety) into physical symptoms.

pecuniary
adjective
-of or relating to money
-consisting of or given or exacted in money or menetary payments
-(of a crime, violation, etc.) involving a money penalty or fine.

hoi polloi
plural noun
-the common people; the masses (often proceeded by the).

esemplastic
adjective
-having the ability to shape diverse element or concepts into a unified whole

grimcrack
adjective
-showy but useless.
noun
-a showy, useless trifle; gewgaw.

biota
noun
-Ecology. the animals, plants, fungi, etc., of a region or period.

yom tov
noun
-Yiddish and Hebrew. holiday.

alfresco
adverb
-out-of-doors; in the open air
adjective
-outdoor

yesterday: flivver
noun
-Older Slang. an automobile, especially one that is small, inexpensive, and old.
-Slang. something of unsatisfactory quality or inferior grade.

today: puckish
adjective
-mischievous; impish.

amanuensis
noun
-a person employed to write what another dictates or to copy what has been written by another; secretary.

gonzo
adjective
-(of journalism, reportage, etc.) filled with bizarre or suggestive ideas, commentary, or the like.
-crazy, eccentric.
noun
-eccentricity, weirdness, or craziness.

woodnote
noun
-a wild or natural musical tone, as that of a forest bird.

prink
verb
-to fuss over one's dress, especially before the mirror.
-to deck oneself out.
-to deck or dress for show.

tulipomania
noun
-(in 17th-century Holland) a widespread obsession with tulips, especially of highly prized varieties, as those of streaked, variegated, or unusual color.

Alright let's get cracking

5/2- jeremiad
noun
-a prolonged lamentation or mournful complaint.

5/3- snuggery
noun
-British. a comfortable or cozy room.
-British. a snug place or position.

5/4- toponym
noun
-a place name.
-the name derived from the name of a place.

Yesterday- margaritaceous
adjective
-resembling mother-of-pearl; pearly.

Today- turpitude
noun
-vile, shameful, or base character; depravity.
-a -vile or depraved act.

quaff
verb
-to drink a beverage, especially an intoxicating one, copiously and with hearty enjoyment.
-to drink (a beverage) copiously and heartily
noun
-an act or instance of quaffing.
-a beverage quaffed.

oenomel
noun
-something combining strength with sweetness.
-a drink of wine mixed with honey.

larruping
adverb
-Chiefly Western U.S. very; exceedingly

cunctator
noun
-a procrastinator; delayer.

WELP! looks like we're having a WORD DUMP. every word for the remainder of May I haven't covered i will do so now while it's the last day (in US East), and we're off!

eldritch
adjective
-eerie; weird; spooky.

obviate
verb
-to anticipate and prevent or eliminate (difficulties, disadvantages, etc.) by effective measures; render unnecessary

trophic
adjective
-of or relating to nutrition; concerned in nutritive processes.

forthwith
adverb
-immediately; at once; without delay

gaucherie
noun
-lack of social grace, sensitivity, or acuteness; awkwardness; crudeness; tactlessness.
-an act, movement, etc., that is socially graceless, awkward, or tactless.

botryoidal
adjective
-Mineralogy. having the form of a bunch of grapes

panjandrum
noun
-a self-important or pretentous official.

embonpoint
noun
-excessive plumpness; stoutness

furphy
noun
-Australian. a false report; rumor.

inspissate
verb
-to thicken, as by evaporation; make or become dense.

complaisant
adjective
-inclined to disposed to please; obliging; agreeable or gracious; compliant

dulcinea
noun
-a ladylove; sweetheart.

jimjams
noun
-Slang. extreme nervousness; jitters
-Slang. delirium tremens.

gormless
adjective
-Chiefly British Informal. lacking in vitality or intelligence; stupid, dull, or clumsy.

hypnagogic
adjective
-of or relating to drowsiness.
-inducing drowsiness.

zoogenic
adjective
-produced or caused by animals.
-pertaining or related to animal development or evolution.

fard
verb
-Archaic. to apply cosmetics to (the face).
noun
-Archaic facial cosmetics.

colophon
noun
-a publisher's or printer's distinctive emblem, used as identifying device on its books or other works.
-an inscription at the end of a book or manuscript, used especially in the 15th and 16th centuries, giving the title or subject of the work, its author, the name of the printer or publisher, and the date and place of publication.

metanoia
noun
-a profound, usually spiritual, transformation; conversion.

doughty
adjective
-steadfastly courageous and resolute; valiant.

mugwump
noun
-a person who is unable to make up his or her mind on an issue, especially in politics; a person who is neutral on a controversial issue.
-a Republican who refused to support the party nominee, James G. Blaine, in the presidential campaign of 1884.

Yesterday: tickety-boo
adjective
Chiefly British Informal. fine; Ok.

Today: Pierian
adjective
-of or relating to poetry or poetic inspiration.
-of or relating to the Muses.
-of or relating to Pieria.