eurhythmic [yoo-rith -mik, yuh-]

-adjective
-characterized by a pleasing rhythm; harmoniously ordered or proportioned.
There was eurhythmic grace about so much of what went on out there.

acquittal [uh-kwit-l]
-noun
-discharge; release.
-Law. judicial deliverance from a criminal charge on a verdict or finding of not guilty.
One month and three days after the acquittal, he was in his hometown again.

adjourn [uh-jurn]
-verb (used with object)
-to defer or postpone to a later time:
The president of the club planned to adjourn the meeting until the following Monday.

khaki [kak-ee, kah-kee]

-noun, plural khakis.
-dull yellowish brown; a stout, twilled cotton cloth of this color, used especially in making uniforms.
Serge was wearing his uniform off-duty when I met him: a khaki t-shirt and a pair of army surplus pants.

rapport [ra-pawr, -pohr, ruh-]

-noun
-relation; connection, especially harmonious or sympathetic relation:
The teacher tries to establish close rapport with his/her students.

obnoxious [uh b-nok-shuh s]

-adjective
-annoying or objectionable due to being a showoff or attracting undue attention to oneself:
Some teenagers were being lous and obnoxious.

camaraderie [kah-muh-rah-duh-ree, -rad-uh-, kam-uh-]

-noun
-comradeship; good-fellowship.
There is a camaraderie among the teammates.

puny [pyoo-nee]
-adjective
-small and weak
I wouldn’t mess with him – he makes bodybuilders look puny in comparison.

reign [reyn]
-noun
-the period of time during which a king, queen, emperor, etc. is a ruler of a country
She was a popular ruler throughout her reign.
aisle [ahyl]
-noun
-a walkway between or along sections of seats in a theater, classroom, or the like.
The bride walked down the aisle to the altar.

mnemonic [ni-mon-ik]
-noun
-something (such as a word, a sentence, or a song) that helps people remember something
HOMES is used as a mnemonic for the names of the Great Lakes: Huron, Ontario, Michigan, Erie, and
Superior.

czar [zahr, tsahr]

-noun
-a very powerful person in a particular business or activity
He is showbiz czar who is said to be able to make or break a career.

gnome [nohm]
-noun
-an ageless and often deformed dwarf of folklore who lives in the earth and usually guards treasure
The gnomes are believed to have possessed a magical power.

pique [peek]
-noun
A sudden feeling of annoyance or anger when someone has offended you
After a moment of pique, the senator responded calmly to his accusers.

boulevard [boo l-uh-vahrd, boo-luh-]

-noun
-a broad avenue in a city, usually having areas at the sides or center for trees, grass, or flowers.
As our car sped along the boulevard de la Madeleine, I was filled with hope and excitement.

sleigh [sley]
-noun
-a large, open vehicle that is usually pulled by a horse over a snow or ice
I have experienced riding a sleigh when I visited my relatives in Alaska.

wreath [reeth]
-noun
-an arrangement of leaves or flowers in the shape of a circle that is worn or placed as a sign of honor or victory
A wreath of green leaves is placed on her head where a red band stands out against her white-blond
shaved head.

pseudonym [sood-n-im]
-noun
-a fictitious name used by an author to conceal his or her identity; pen name.
Mark Twain is the pseudonym of the American writer Samuel L. Clemens.
knob [nob]
-noun
-a projecting part, usually rounded, forming the handle of a door, drawer, or the like.
Then, after carefully replacing the knob, it could be left there undetected.

wrath [rath, rahth]

-noun
-extreme anger
The intruders experienced the wrath of the monster when they enter its territory.

beguile [bih-gahyl]
-verb
-to trick or deceive
She was cunning enough to beguile her classmates into doing the work for her.

subtle [suht-l]
-adjective
-having or showing skill at recognizing and understanding things that are not obvious
When it comes to giving criticism, sometimes it’s best to take a subtle approach.

bouquet [boh-key, boo-key]

-noun
-a bunch of flowers; nosegay.
Her suitor gave her a bouquet of her favorite flowers.

chauffeur [shoh-fer, shoh-fur]

-verb
-to drive someone around in a car as a job
He chauffeurs for a millionaire.

gauge [geyj]
-verb
-to measure off or set out
He accurately gauge the mood of the voters.

bureau [byoo r-oh]

-noun, plural bureaus, bureaux
-an office or organization that provides services or information to the public
The National Bureau of Investigation holds the case.

privilege [priv-uh-lij, priv-lij]

-noun
-a special opportunity to do something that makes you proud
We had the privilege of being invited to the party.
vacuum [vak-yoom, -yoo-uh m, -yuh m]
-noun
-an empty space in which there is no air or other gas
A pump was used to create a vacuum inside the bottle.

promiscuous [pruh-mis-kyoo-uh s]
-adjective .
-Including or involving too many people or things
Since I just collect stamps that I happen to like, my collection is pretty promiscuous.

vignette [vin-yet]
-noun
-a short scene in a movie or play
The play’s program features a little vignette about each member of the cast.

vengeance [ven-juh ns]

-noun
-the act of doing something to hurt someone because that person did something that hurt you or someone
else.
.The fire was set as an act of vengeance.

confetti [kuh n-fet-ee]

-plural noun, singular confetto
-small pieces of brightly colored paper that people often throw at celebrations
They used confetti for their surprise party.

lieutenant [loo-ten-uh nt]

-noun
-an officer in the army, navy, or air force with a fairly low rank
He was promoted to the rank of a lieutenant.

maneuver [muh-noo-ver]
-noun
-a clever or skillful action or movement
With a quick maneuver, she avoided an accident.

morale [muh-ral]
-noun
-the feelings of enthusiasm and loyalty that a person or group has about a task or job
The team is playing well and their morale is high.

allege [uh-lej]
-verb (used with object)
-to state without definite proof that someone has done something wrong or illegal.
The mayor is allege to have accepted bribes.
astute [uh-stoot, uh-styoot]
-adjective
-having or showing an ability to notice and understand things clearly
His analysis of the battle was very astute.

covet [kuhv-it]
-verb (used with object)
-to desire wrongfully, inordinately, or without due regard for the rights of others:
to covet another's property.

feud [fyood]
-noun
-a bitter quarrel or contention:
a feud between the two families

gaudy [gaw-dee]
-adjective, gaudier, gaudiest.
-too bright and heavily decorated
The showgirls wore gaudyi costumes.

homage [hom-ij, om-]

-noun
-respect or honor
Her book is a homagei to her favorite city.

maul [mawl]
-verb
-to attack and injure someone in a way that cuts or tears skin
A bear killed one hiker and badly mauled the other.

ghetto [get-oh]
-adjective
-a part of a city in which members of a particular group or race live usually in poor conditions
He grew up in the ghetto.

pique [peek]
-verb (used with object), piqued, piquing.
-to affect with sharp irritation and resentment, especially by some wound to pride:
She was greatly piqued when they refused her invitation.

acquiesce [ak-wee-es]
-verb
-to accept, agree, or allow something to happen by staying silent or by not arguing
They demand it, and he acquiesce.

guisard [gahy-zerd]
-noun
-a person who wears a mask;
Jason is considered as a guisard.
nocent [noh-suh nt]
-adjective
-harmful; injurious.

Netiquette [net-i-kit, ‐ket]

-noun
-the rules about proper and polite way to communicate with other people when you are using the Internet
Writing an e-mail message in all capital letters is considered a breach of netiquette because it looks
like you are shouting.

aerie [air-ee, eer-ee]

-noun, plural aeries.
-a room or building built high up so that people inside can see things happening below them
He has a penthouse aerie with a spectacular view.

deciduous [dih-sij-oo-uh s]
-adjective
-shedding the leaves annually, as certain trees and shrubs.
-falling off or shed at a particular season, stage of growth, etc., as leaves, horns, or teeth.
The trees are deciduous, and, as a rule, are not much troubled with pests.

clandestine [klan-des-tin]
-adjective
-done in a private play or way; done secretly
I took a clandestine peek at the price tag on the diamond necklace.

cervine [sur-vahyn, -vin]

-adjective
-resembling or characteristic of deer; deerlike.
I never saw the like, except in animals of the cervine tribe.

Sinecure [sahy-ni-kyoo r, sin-i-]

-noun
-an office or position requiring little or no work, especially one yielding profitable returns.
The job is often a sinecure offered to widely admired figures.

ruth [rooth]
-noun
-pity or compassion.
-sorrow or grief.