uncommon Words

[ in-vey ]

to protest or complain bitterly or vehemently

[ pet-ri-kawr, pe-trahy-kawr ]

a pleasant smell that frequently accompanies the first rain after a long period of warm, dry weather

[ ri-pohst ]

make a quick, clever reply to an insult or criticism

[ ver-uh-si-mil-i-tood ]

the appearance of truth; the quality of seeming to be true

[ ma-leyz ]

a general feeling of discomfort, illness, or uneasiness whose exact cause is difficult to identify

[ li-mer-uhns ]

the state of being infatuated or obsessed with another person, typically experienced involuntarily and characterized by a strong desire for reciprocation of one's feelings but not primarily for a sexual relationship

[ vi-sis-i-tood ]

a change or variation occurring in the course of something

[ win-suhm ]

sweetly or innocently charming; winning; engaging

[ uh-lak-ri-tee ]

cheerful readiness, promptness, or willingness

[ puh-loo-sid ]

allowing the maximum passage of light, as glass; translucent; clear

[ zef-er ]

a gentle, mild breeze

[ tren-chuhnt ]

incisive or keen, as language or a person; caustic; cutting

[ shahr-luh-tn ]

a person who pretends or claims to have more knowledge or skill than he or she possesses; quack

[ tar-uh-did-l ]

a small lie; fib