absquatulate: to flee, abscondabstemious: restrained in consumption of food and alcoholbalderdash: nonsenseballyhoo: commotion, hypebindle stiff: hobobodacious: remarkable, voluptuousborborygmus: sound of intestinal gascahoots (in the expression “in cahoots with”): schemingcallipygian: possessing a shapely derrierecantankerous: irritating, difficultcarbuncle: pustulecaterwaul: to wail or protest noisilycattywampus: in disarraycockamamie (also cockamamie): ridiculouscomeuppance: just desertsconcupiscent: possessed of erotic desirecopacetic (also copasetic, copesetic): satisfactorycurmudgeon: ill-tempered (and often old) persondebauchery: sensual gratificationdoohickey: gadget or attachmenteffluvium: unpleasant smellfactotum: all-around servant or attendantfarrago: confused mixturefestoon: to decorate; dangling decorative chainsfinagle: to trickfisticuffs: fighting with fistsflabbergasted: dumbfoundedflagitious: villainousflibbertigibbet: flighty personflummoxed: confusedfoible: faultfolderol: nonsensefoofaraw: flash, frillsfusty: moldy, musty, old-fashionedgallimaufry: mixture, jumblegallivant: to jaunt or carousegobbledygook: nonsense, indecipherable writinghaberdasher: men’s clothier; provider of sundriesharridan: shrewish womanhiggledy-piggledy: in a disorganized or confused mannerhigh jinks (also hijinks): boisterous anticshodgepodge: mixture, jumblehokum: nonsensehoodwink: to deceivehoosegow: jailhornswoggle: to dupe or hoaxhortatory: advisory

hullabaloo: uproarignoramus: dunceimbroglio: confused predicamentjackanapes: impudent or mischievous personjiggery-pokery: deceitkerfuffle: disturbancelackadaisical: bereft of energy or enthusiasmloggerheads (in the expression “at loggerheads”): quarrelsomelollygag: to meander, delayloquacious: talkativelouche: disreputablelugubrious: mournful, dismalmalarkey (also malarky): nonsensemaleficence: evilmendacious: deceptiveoaf: clumsy or stupid personobfuscate: confuse, obscureobloquy: condemning or abusive language, or the state of being subject to suchobsequious: flatteringorotund: sonorous, or pompousosculate: to kissparoxysm: convulsion or outburstpeccadillo: minor offenseperiwinkle: light purplish blue; creeping plant; aquatic snailperspicacious: astutepettifogger: quibbler; disreputable lawyerpoltroon: cowardly, cowardprognosticate: to predictpusillanimous: cowardlyraffish: vulgarragamuffin: dirty, disheveled personrambunctious: unrulyresplendent: brilliantly glowingribaldry: crude or coarse behaviorrigmarole (also rigamarole): confused talk; complicated procedureruckus: disturbancescalawag: scampscofflaw: lawbreakershenanigans: tricks or mischiefskedaddle: fleeskulduggery: devious behaviorspiffy: stylishsquelch: to suppress or silence; act of silencing; sucking soundsubterfuge: deception, or deceptive ploysupercilious: haughtyswashbuckler: cocky adventurer; story about the samesylph: lithe woman

tatterdemalion: raggedly dressed person; looking disreputable or decayedtermagant: shrewish womanwhirligig: whirling toy; merry-go-round; dizzying course of eventswiddershins (also withershins): counterclockwise, contrarywilly-nilly: by force, haphazardly

Farctate

From the Latin farcire, meaning to fill or stuff, farctate is a botanical term meaning full as

opposed to hollow; used more colloquially to mean completely satiated or full to the point

of bursting

Philodox

From the Greek philos, meaning love, and doxa, meaning glory, a philodox is a dogmatic

person who is especially fond of his/her own opinions

Gramercy

This familiar British place-name has its origins in a now-obsolete exclamation of pleased

surprise stemming from the French grand merci

Cavil

A verb meaning to raise trivial and oftentimes irritating objections or to find fault

unnecessarily; from the Latin cavillari, meaning to jeer or scoff

Churlish

An adjective used to describe a rude, boorish, or miserly person, it takes its origins from

9th-century England, where a cherl or ceorl was a title given to a freeman of the lowest

rank

Frisson

A sudden, passing shudder of emotion or excitement, frisson originates from the Latin

frictio, meaning to shiver and as a derivative of frigere, meaning to be cold; related to the

word “friction”

Gargalesthesia

A term given to the sensation caused by being tickled

Beldam

A term for “grandmother,” originating from a mixture of French (bel-, meaning beautiful)

and Middle English (dam, meaning woman)

Defalcation

The act of misusing funds or embezzling; from the Latin defalcare, meaning to deduct. A

person guilty of defalcation is a defalcator

Vulpine

Crafty and cunning; from the Latin vulpes, meaning fox

Buccula

From the Latin bucca, meaning cheek, this medical term refers to the fold of fatty tissue

under the jaw, commonly called a “double chin”

Brontide

A rumbling sound like distant thunder; from the Greek bront, meaning thunder

Morosoph

A learned fool, or one who puts up the pretense of knowledge or wisdom;

Sylvan

Relating to forests or woods; the term sylph refers to a graceful woman, from the Latin

silva, meaning forest

Dextrosinistral

A left-handed person trained to use the right hand; from the Latin dexter, meaning right,

and sinister, meaning left

Heteropraxy

The behavior of not adhering to the teachings of one’s own religion; from the Latin

hetero, meaning different, and praxis, meaning practice or action

Hypermnesia

Having an exceptional memory; from the Greek hyper, meaning above or beyond, and

mnesia, meaning memory

Factotum

A person having many diverse traits and different responsibilities or serving in a wide

range of capacities; from the Latin facere, meaning to do, and totum, meaning

everything

Virago

A woman with masculine qualities; a large, strong, or domineering woman; from the

Latin vir, meaning man

Lalochezia

The emotional relief gained by emitting vulgar or indecent words; from the Greek lalia,

meaning speech, and chezo, meaning to relieve oneself

Ailurophile A cat-lover.

Assemblage A gathering.

Becoming Attractive.

Beleaguer To exhaust with attacks.

Brood To think alone.

Bucolic In a lovely rural setting.

Bungalow A small, cozy cottage.

Chatoyant Like a cat’s eye.

Comely Attractive.

Conflate To blend together.

Cynosure A focal point of admiration.

Dalliance A brief love affair.

Demesne Dominion, territory.

Demure Shy and reserved.

Denouement The resolution of a mystery.

Desuetude Disuse.

Desultory Slow, sluggish.

Diaphanous Filmy.

Dissemble Deceive.

Dulcet Sweet, sugary.

Ebullience Bubbling enthusiasm.

Effervescent Bubbly.

Efflorescence Flowering, blooming.

Elision Dropping a sound or syllable in a word.

Elixir A good potion.

Eloquence Beauty and persuasion in speech.

Embrocation Rubbing on a lotion.

Emollient A softener.

Ephemeral Short-lived.

Epiphany A sudden revelation.

Erstwhile At one time, for a time.

Ethereal Gaseous, invisible but detectable.

Evanescent Vanishing quickly, lasting a very short time.

Evocative Suggestive.

Fetching Pretty.

Felicity Pleasantness.

Forbearance Withholding response to provocation.

Fugacious Fleeting.

Furtive Shifty, sneaky.

Gambol To skip or leap about joyfully.

Glamour Beauty.

Gossamer The finest piece of thread, a spider’s silk.

Halcyon Happy, sunny, care-free.

Harbinger Messenger with news of the future.

Imbrication Overlapping and forming a regular pattern.

Imbroglio An altercation or complicated situation.

Imbue To infuse, instill.

Incipient Beginning, in an early stage.

Ineffable Unutterable, inexpressible.

Ingénue A naïve young woman.

Inglenook A cozy nook by the hearth.

Insouciance Blithe nonchalance.

Inure To become jaded.

Labyrinthine Twisting and turning.

Lagniappe A special kind of gift.

Lagoon A small gulf or inlet.

Languor Listlessness, inactivity.

Lassitude Weariness, listlessness.

Leisure Free time.

Lilt To move musically or lively.

Lissome Slender and graceful.

Lithe Slender and flexible.

Love Deep affection.

Mellifluous Sweet sounding.

Moiety One of two equal parts.

Mondegreen A slip of the ear.

Murmurous Murmuring.

Nemesis An unconquerable archenemy.

Offing The sea between the horizon and the offshore.

Onomatopoeia A word that sounds like its meaning.

Opulent Lush, luxuriant.

Palimpsest A manuscript written over earlier ones.

Panacea A solution for all problems

Panoply A complete set.

Pastiche An art work combining materials from various sources.

Penumbra A half-shadow.

Petrichor The smell of earth after rain.

Plethora A large quantity.

Propinquity Proximity; Nearness

Pyrrhic Successful with heavy losses.

Quintessential Most essential.

Ratatouille A spicy French stew.

Ravel To knit or unknit.

Redolent Fragrant.

Riparian By the bank of a stream.

Ripple A very small wave.

Scintilla A spark or very small thing.

Sempiternal Eternal.

Seraglio Rich, luxurious oriental palace or harem.

Serendipity Finding something nice while looking for something else.

Summery Light, delicate or warm and sunny.

Sumptuous Lush, luxurious.

Surreptitious Secretive, sneaky.

Susquehanna A river in Pennsylvania.

Susurrous Whispering, hissing.

Talisman A good luck charm.

Tintinnabulation Tinkling.

Umbrella Protection from sun or rain.

Untoward Unseemly, inappropriate.

Vestigial In trace amounts.

Wafture Waving.

Wherewithal The means.

Woebegone Sorrowful, downcast.

acrasial adj 1851 -1851

ill-regulated; ill-temperedThe acrasial judge was known for her rants against younger lawyers.addecimate v 1612 -1755to titheThey addecimated regularly but were not otherwise known for their charity.adimpleate v 1657 -1657to fill upThe new technique adimpleates the cans with milk through injection.adnascentia npl 1706 -1731root-like branches that sprout into the earth from a plant's stemEvery winter, the adnascentia would shift around, destroying the lawn's even texture.aeipathy n 1847 -1853continued passion; an unyielding diseaseHer aeipathy for stamp collecting bordered at times on the pathological.affictitious adj 1656 -1656feigned; counterfeitThe forger was caught despite his masterfully-crafted affictitious signatures.affuage n 1753 -1847right to cut wood in a forest for family fireThe family's right of affuage ensured they would have enough wood for winter.agonarch n 1656 -1656judge of a contest or activityOur competition will require six agonarchs to ensure fairness.agonyclite n 1710 -1710member of a heretical sect that stood rather than kneeled while prayingAgonyclites must have had hardy feet to endure their services.airgonaut n 1784 -1784one who journeys through the airBalloonists, skydivers and other airgonauts are all a little mad, if you ask me.alabandical adj 1656 -1775barbarous; stupefied from drinkHis behaviour after the party was positively alabandical.albedineity n 1652 -1652whitenessThe monotonous albedineity of the snow-covered field was blinding.alogotrophy n 1753 -1853excessive nutrition of part of body resulting in deformityWas he born with that huge head, or is it the result of alogotrophy?amandation n 1656 -1755act of sending away or dismissingHis rude amandation of his guests earned him a reputation for curtness.amarulence n 1731 -1755bitterness; spiteAfter losing her job to a less qualified man, she was full of amarulence.amorevolous adj 1670 -1670affectionate; lovingOur father, though amorevolous, could be a strict taskmaster at times.

antipelargy n 1656 -1731reciprocal or mutual kindness; love and care of children for their parentsHaving never received any antipelargy, they wrote their daughter out of the will.apanthropinization n 1880 -1880withdrawal from human concerns or the human worldHis life as a hermit in the woods was characterized by apanthropinization.aporrhoea n 1646 -1880a bodily emanation; an effluviumThe evening's revelries were followed by an unfortunate episode of aporrhoea.aquabib n 1731 -1883water-drinkerI was never much of an aquabib, and always preferred harder libations.archigrapher n 1656 -1656principal or head secretary or clerkThe archigrapher efficiently designated transcription duties to her underlings.archiloquy n 1656- 1656first part of a speechWe stopped paying attention during his talk due to his monotonous archiloquy.aretaloger n 1623 -1656braggart; one who boasts about his own accomplishmentsWhile he seemed nice at first, he turned out to be a loudmouthed aretaloger.artigrapher n 1753 -1753writer or composer of a grammar; a grammarianToday's prescriptivists are no better than the artigraphers of the Renaissance.ascoliasm n 1706 -1753boys' game of beating each other with gloves or leather while hoppingIf you think bullies are bad today, look at brutal games of the past like ascoliasm.assectation n 1656 -1656act of following after something elseShe stood in the on-deck circle, her assectation virtually guaranteed.austerulous adj 1731 -1731somewhat or slightly harshThe austerulous monks were rarely lenient with their pupils.autexousious adj 1678 -1678exercising or possessing free willIf we are truly autexousious, then why do we so often feel powerless?auturgy n 1651 -1656self-action; independent activityThe film director's legendary auturgy frustrated editors and producers alike.avunculize v 1662 -1662to act as an uncle; to behave like an uncleI often avunculize to my younger friends, which no doubt annoys them.bajulate v 1613 -1662to bear a heavy burdenTheir Sherpa aides were vexed by the demand that they bajulate as well as guide.

bimarian adj 1731 -1731pertaining to two seasSome think that America needs to improve its bimarian naval defenses.binoternary adj 1817 -1817combining binary and trinary aspectsThe dots on the '6' face of a die are arranged in a binoternary fashion.blateration n 1656 -1864chatter; babblingI've had just about enough of your garrulous blateration, you clod!bonifate adj 1656 -1656lucky; fortunateThe gambler was too bonifate, and attracted the casino manager's attention.boreism n 1833 -1839behaviour of a boring personThe professor, while brilliant, was afflicted by boreism when lecturing.boscaresque adj 1734 -1734picturesque; scenically woodedDespite northern England's industrial pollution, parts of it remain boscaresque.brabeum n 1675 -1675reward or prizeWithout some brabeum, the students will have no incentive to work harder.brephophagist n 1731 -1875one who eats babiesThe character Fat Bastard is a disgustingly obese Scottish brephophagist.brochity n 1623 -1678projecting or crooked quality of teethHis parents later regretted that they did not correct his brochity in his youth.bromography n 1860 -1860a treatise on foodIt's not enough to write a bromography - today's celebrity chefs need to be on TV!bubulcitate v 1623 -1678to act as a cowherd; to cry like a cowherdWhen their cat went missing, they were on the street bubulcitating for weeks.buccellation n 1657 -1731act of dividing into small morselsThe buccellation and apportionment of their rations was the subject of heated argument.bumposopher n 1834 -1886one learned in bumps; a phrenologistCraniology has progressed greatly since the days of bumposophers.cacatory adj 1684 -1753accompanied by loose bowelsFor the diners, the effects of the chicken cacciatore, alas, were cacatory.cacozealous adj 1656 -1696imitating badly; poorly affectedHer cacozealous attempt at mimicking her boss bordered on being offensive.cagastric adj 1662 -1753

of diseases, originating under an ill starWe no longer believe in cagastric causes for illness and deformity.cameranious adj 1791 -1791of or relating to a chamberThe social gathering benefited from the cozy, cameranious setting.canitude n 1656 -1742greyness; hoariness; whitenessThe first snowfall of the year gave the field a pleasant canitude.caprizant adj 1730 -1736of the pulse, uneven or irregularWhile he hadn't had a full-blown heart attack, his pulse was very caprizant.casitive adj 1652 -1652having grammatical casesThe casitive nature of Finnish and Hungarian makes them difficult to learn.castaldy n 1623 -1800stewardshipHis castaldy over the manor was dependent on his good relations with the lord's sons.cecograph n 1851 -1874writing device for the blindThe development of computers has made the cecograph entirely obsolete.celeberrimous adj 1768 -1768very or most highly celebratedHer celeberrimous accomplishments were lauded by her colleagues.celeripedean adj 1623 -1656swift-footedThe most celeripedean of the Greek deities was Hermes.cestuan adj 1711 -1711of or pertaining to a boxer's gloves or cestiNo cestuan improvements can negate the damage of such blows to the head.chermadic adj 1842 -1842of a heavy weight used as a projectileWile E. Coyote continues to be crushed by his own chermadic snares.chronanagram n 1613 -1882an anagram of a chronogramJacobites used chronanagrams to cryptically express support for their cause.cibosity n 1656 -1656store of food; plenty of food suppliesThe cibosities of those paranoid about Y2K are still rotting in their cellars.circuland n 1821 -1821that which is to be circulatedHere we have the circuland, as opposed to our internal earnings report.circumbilivagination n 1611 -1693going around in a circular motion; circumambulationShe saw many quaint seaside towns in her circumbilivagination of England.citharize v 1623 -1692to play the harpIf you plan to citharize, prepare to build up calluses on your fingers.cloakatively adv 1674 -1674

superficiallyThese reforms have only cloakatively made the situation better for the poor.coherentific adj 1834 -1834causing to become coherent; causing cohesionHer speech was the coherentific factor behind the jury's consensus verdict.colaphize v 1450 -1656to beat or buffetHis lawyer claimed that police had colaphized him, which confused the judge.commendaces npl 1611 -1658funeral orations; prayers for the deadAt his funeral, his brother delivered a set of exquisite commendaces.coquinate v 1656 -1658to behave as a cookMartha may seem to be able to coquinate, but her actions are highly scripted.cosmogyral adj 1808 -1808whirling round the universeThe great cosmogyral peregrinations of galaxies follow simple physical laws.crassulent adj 1656 -1656very fat; grossly obeseWhile some point to Brando's crassulent state, others focus on his acting.crebrity n 1656 -1740frequency; period between two occurrencesOld Faithful is a natural clock, and its invariant crebrity continues to amaze.crocitation n 1623 -1656croaking; cawingThe crocitation of the gulls meant that I got no sleep last night.cynicocratical adj 1881 -1881pertaining to rule by cynicsWhen people mistrust government, our leaders become cynicocratical.deartuate v 1623 -1653to dismemberHe cunningly hoped that if he deartuated the body, he could hide it in the hole.decutient adj 1656 -1656shaking down; beating downTheir decutient technique for getting apples from trees annoyed the farmer.defedate v 1669 -1669to defile; to polluteThe toxic chemicals continue to defedate our town's water supply.desarcinate v 1656 -1736to unload; to unburdenShe haughtily ordered her butler to desarcinate her baggage from the car.devalgate adj 1851 -1883bow-leggedThe devalgate cowboy watched his old smell-hound crawl between his legs.dicaearchy n 1656 -1658just governmentWhile we dream of living in a dicaearchy, in truth, we're governed by dicks.diffibulate v 1656 -1656

to unbutton; to unbuckleHe found it difficult to diffibulate her blouse using only one hand.dignorate v 1623 -1656to mark or brand an animalHe was glad he had dignorated his horse, or else he couldn't have claimed it.diloricate v 1623 -1656to rip open a sewn piece of clothingShe diloricated his silk shirts so she could use them as dishrags.dipsopathy n 1883 -1883medical treatment involving abstinence from liquidsThe new antibiotics he was taking required him to practice strict dipsopathy.diribitory n 1656 -1656place where pay is distributed to soldiersDirectly deposited salaries for soldiers obviate the need for diribitories.divinipotent adj 1656 -1727having strong divinatory powersWhile the TV psychic claims to be divinipotent, he's clearly a charlatan.dodrantal adj 1656 -1883of nine inches in lengthThe male stripper's dodrantal instrument impressed the ladies greatly.drollic adj 1743 -1743of or pertaining to puppet showsComputer graphics are rapidly replacing the drollic puppet-shows of years ago.dromograph n 1883 -1885instrument for measuring velocity of blood flowThe dromograph readings from his elderly patient alarmed the doctor.ducenarious adj 1656 -1656pertaining to two hundredThe ducenarious diversion of the bicentennial brought the countrymen together.ebaptization n 1659 -1659declaring that someone has not been properly baptizedThey feared the priest's heterodoxy would lead to charges of ebaptization.ecstasiate v 1823 -1957to go into an ecstasy; to cause to become ecstaticThe arrival of the boy-band ecstasiated the pre-teen throng.ectylotic adj 1736 -1864removing warts or callusesUse this ectylotic bandage on your finger and you'll be cured in a week or two.egrote v 1721 -1775to feign an illnessHe was a master of egroting in order to find more time to study for tests.eicastic adj 1669 -1669imitativeThe comedian's wit is limited to his considerable eicastic abilities.ejurate v 1622 -1800to renounce; to abjureI ejurate this entire organization and its principles, which I now see to be

corrupt.embaphium n 1715 -1884small vessel for measuring or serving medicineShe employed an embaphium to ensure the correct dose was given.embolimaeal adj 1677 -1796intercalary; inserted into the calendarThe addition of embolimaeal days caused calendrical confusion in the past.epalpebrate adj 1884 -1884lacking eyebrowsIf you don't stop plucking, soon you'll be epalpebrate!ephydriad n 1823 -1823water-nymphThe synchronized swimmers were like ephydriads, full of natural grace.essomenic adj 1771 -1771showing things as they will be in the futureThe essomenic properties of crystal balls are very much in dispute.eternitarian n 1746 -1746one who believes in the eternity of the soulThough she held to no particular faith, she remained a hopeful eternitarian.eveniency n 1656 -1656coming to passHis mother thought that the eveniency of her son's marriage was inevitable.excutient adj 1730 -1775shaking offThe excutient dog showered the topless sunbathers, causing them to rise in alarm.exipotic adj 1823 -1884purgative; cleansing the body of illnessWhile the medicine was exipotic to his body, it made a mess of his bathroom.exlineal adj 1716 -1716out of the direct line of descentHer cousins and all the other exlineal relations were cut out of the will.fabrefaction n 1652 -1678act of fashioning or making a work of artThe sculptor felt that fabrefaction was more important than the end result.fallaciloquence n 1656 -1761deceitful speechYour fallaciloquence, though charming, will not convince the jury to acquit.famelicose adj 1730 -1775often or very hungryThe tribe's crops frequently fail, and their children are famelicose.famigerate v 1623 -1736to carry news from abroadThe bloggers famigerated about the conditions in the war-torn country.ficulnean adj 1716 -1716of fig-tree wood; worthlessHis ficulnean arguments failed to convince his professor to raise his grade.filicology n 1884 -1884study of ferns

Filicology is a discipline for which paleontological training is a great asset.findible adj 1656 -1790able to be cleft or splitThis pie is perfectly findible, if we can agree to some simple rules for cutting it.flosculation n 1651 -1651an embellishment or ornament in speechThe speaker's lecture was rendered laughable by ridiculous flosculations.foppotee n 1663 -1663simpletonWhat a pitiful foppotee he was, always oblivious to our jeers!frenigerent adj 1656 -1681bearing a bridleThe frenigerent filly flew fast from the fire.fumificate v 1721 -1792to make or cause smoke or incenseThe only problem with the new grill is its tendency to fumificate.gardeviance n 1459 -1706chest for valuables; a travelling trunkShe kept her linens in that old gardeviance for over sixty years.gardevisure n 1610 -1840visor of a helmet as shown on heraldic devicesSince you're so ugly, why not place a gardevisure on your coat of arms?gaudiloquent adj 1656 -1727speaking joyfully or on joyful mattersHer gaudiloquent tone was thought excessively perky by the stodgy faculty.gelicide n 1656 -1681a frostUnfortunately, the flowers were killed too soon by an early gelicide.gipseian adj 1749 -1749belonging or pertaining to gypsiesThe gipseian rhythms made her feel as if she were in the Middle East.gleimous adj 1398 -1790slimy; full of phlegmIts gleimous tongue slipped between its teeth and ensnared the moose.gnathonize v 1619 -1727to flatterI can tell that you're just trying to gnathonize me, you sycophantic buffoon!graocracy n 1830 -1830government by an old woman or womenHigh voter turnout among elderly women may soon lead us into a graocracy.graviloquence n 1656 -1656grave speechThe bishop's funeral orations were known for their graviloquence.gumfiate v 1820 -1820to cause to swell; to puff upHe just had his wisdom teeth extracted, so his cheeks are gumfiated.gutturniform adj 1886 -1886shaped like a water pitcher

She was never able to mould the clay into a proper gutturniform shape.gypsation n 1656 -1681action or process of plastering with gypsumThe gypsation of the room took much too long and irritated his allergies.habroneme adj 1886 -1886having the appearance of fine threadsHer habroneme hair was admired by many hairstylists for its fine texture.halatinous adj 1886 -1886saline; saltyThe halatinous mist brought back memories of his childhood at the seashore.hecatologue n 1894 -1894code consisting of 100 rulesThe teen whined that her parents' list of rules was practically a hecatologue.helctic adj 1658 -1658acting to drag or draw out; drawingWhile leechcraft is derided, it is medicinally useful from a helctic perspective.hemerine adj 1854 -1886daily; quotidianThe hemerine ritual of walking her dog kept her in good physical shape.hercotectonic adj 1672 -1672of or pertaining to the construction of fortifications or wallsThe fort's hercotectonic strength was insufficient to repel cannon-fire.hirculation n 1656 -1721disease of vines where they grow no fruitDespite a fantastic growing season, the vineyard was crippled by hirculation.hirquitalliency n 1652 -1652strength of voiceThe wrestler's hirquitalliency compensated for his lack of strength and talent.historiaster n 1887 -1894petty or contemptible historianWhile Foucault is widely praised today, he was no more than a historiaster.hiulcity n 1681 -1681an opening or cleftThey stepped into the hiulcity in the cliff face, unaware of the danger within.homerkin n 1662 -1663old liquid measure for beer"I'm so thirsty I could drink a homerkin of beer," Simpson lamented.hymnicide n 1862 -1862killing of hymns through alterationsMany accused the revisionists in the Church of committing hymnicide.hyometer n 1886 -1886rain gaugeHer homemade hyometer was overwhelmed and destroyed by the deluge.hypenemious n 1855 -1886full of wind; windy; of an egg, malformedLet us protect ourselves against the hyenemious assault of the hurricane.icasm n 1664 -1664figurative expressionHe protested at his trial that the death threat he delivered was only an icasm.

ichorescent adj 1684 -1684growing or becoming ichorousAfter several months, the carrots were disgustingly ichorescent.ichthyarchy n 1853 -1853the domain or rule of fishesDespite his ichthyarchy, Aquaman is really a very pitiful superhero.ictuate v 1822 -1822to emphasize; to put metrical stress onShe preferred free verse over carefully-ictuated classical poetic styles.igniparous adj 1684 -1684bringing forth fireThe heroes were scorched by the dragon's igniparous emanation.impigrity n 1623 -1721quickness; speedThe impigrity of the contract's signing led to vexing legal wranglings.improcerous adj 1656 -1658low; shortThe coffee table was much too improcerous to be of any real use.incabinate v 1672 -1672to enclose in a cabin; to confineThe solution to her writer's block was to incabinate herself at her country villa.ingeniculation n 1623 -1658bending of the kneeHis ingeniculation was in vain, and she turned away in disgust, never to return.ingordigious adj 1637 -1734greedy; avariciousYour ingordigious ways are cruel and heartless; charity is the path to joy.inocciduous adj 1656 -1658of a star, never settingPolaris was his inocciduous guide as he trekked across the Great Plains.inobligality n 1663 -1663quality of not being obligatoryGranting the inobligality of bringing a gift to the party, it is still polite to do so.interfation n 1656 -1658act of interrupting another while speakingHis boorish interfations were ill-received at the academic lecture.inveteratist n 1715 -1715opponent of reform; one who inveterately holds to traditionThe golf course's manager, being an inveteratist, continued to refuse women entry.ipsographic adj 1817 -1817self-recordingHe used the CD burner primarily for ipsographic purposes.irredivivous adj 1656 -1656unable to be revivedDespite Dr. House's best effort, the patient remained irredivivous.isangelous adj 1768 -1774equal to the angels

I've had just about enough of her isangelous and self-righteous diatribes.jecorary adj 1684 -1684of or relating to the liverThe alcoholic's refusal to seek treatment caused him no end of jecorary trouble.jobler n 1662 -1662one who does small jobsWe've found a great jobler who takes care of our repairs quickly and cheaply.jumperism n 1800 -1876principles of a jumping Methodist sectWhile snake-handling is ridiculous, it is no worse than jumperism or the stylites.jungible adj 1656 -1656that may be joinedThe trailers are jungible by means of a complex hitching system.jussulent adj 1656 -1658full of broth or soupThe bubbling of the jussulent cauldron and the crackling of the campfire soothed her.kalotypography n 1834 -1834beautiful printingMedieval manuscripts are attractive, but modern kalotypography surely surpasses them.keleusmatically adv 1885 -1885imperatively; in an imperative mood"Sit down!" the teacher instructed his wife keleusmatically, to her chagrin.kexy adj 1608 -1884dry, brittle, witheredThe rustling of the kexy leaves alerted the campers to the bear's presence.krioboly n 1850 -1882sacrifice of many rams; bath in blood of ramsContrary to rumour, pagan rituals do not involve krioboly or baby-eating.labascate v 1727 -1727to begin to fall or slideHe watched with helpless horror as the baby carriage labascated down the stairs.lagenarious adj 1657 -1657flagon-shapedHe brought our champagne in a lagenarious vessel, much to our embarassment.lambition n 1658 -1800act of licking or lappingThe child's lambition of the ice cream was interrupted by gravity, the cruellest master.lampistry n 1874 -1874art of decorating lampsThe church bazaar is always full of skilled needlework, lampistry and other crafts.lardlet n 1659 -1659small piece of bacon to put into meat to enrich with fat

The secret to her pot roasts is the use of lardlets to enhance the flavour of the meat.latibule n 1623 -1691hiding placeThe girl emerged triumphantly from her latibule, only to find her friends had already left.leeftail adj 1674 -1869in great demand; having a quick saleThe new Corvettes are a leeftail product, no doubt because of the economic boom.legatarian adj 1766 -1766of or pertaining to a deputy or legateThe vice-president seems uncomfortable with his legatarian duties.leporicide n 1788 -1914killer or killing of hares or rabbitsElmer Fudd's futile attempts at leporicide were always foiled by his intended prey.lignatile adj 1855 -1855living or growing on woodShe collected lignatile mushrooms on her hike, confident in her identifications.lignicide n 1656 -1656woodcutterWe will not tolerate the lignicides who would despoil our old-growth forests!lococession n 1656 -1656place for givingDeposit your alms in the lococession we have provided, and you will be rewarded.locupletative adj 1802 -1812tending to enrichYour locupletative contributions have helped furnish the new stadium lavishly.logarithmotechny n 1724 -1775the art of calculating logarithmsBut sir, without my calculator, I will be reduced to painful logarithmotechny!lubency n 1623 -1669willingness; pleasureMy lubency to help you in this matter will not be increased by your paltry bribes.lugent adj 1656 -1889weeping; mourningAfter hearing of the attack, her brothers were lugent at first, then enraged.Lutherolatry n 1859 -1883worship of Martin Luther and his teachingsThe priest was poorly received for his denunciation of Lutherolatry and paganism.macellarious adj 1656 -1656pertaining to butchers or meat marketsSome practitioners of the macellarious arts are more humane to animals than vegans.magastromancy n 1652 -1652magical astrology

Her reliance on magastromancy to decide the students' grades got her in trouble.magistricide n 1670 -1670the killing or killer of a teacher or masterWhile many have considered magistricide, few are bold or wicked enough to do so.magophony n 1711 -1711massacre of magi or priestsThe acts of magophony that accompany religious intolerance are simply unacceptable.maleolent adj 1657 -1727having an ill odourHis maleolent recipe was avoided by all but the most courageous or polite guests.mancation n 1727 -1727maiming; mutilationThe general would suffer no mancation or execution of fallen enemy troops.mariturient adj 1765 -1765eager to marryHe was beset with offers from several distant cousins who were desperately mariturient.mecography n 1603 -1890measurement of the dimensions and weight of body partsThe condom company used mecography to obtain necessary data about its clientele.medioxumate adj 1723 -1723of gods of intermediate rank between those of heaven and of hellMedioxumate deities such as those of the Greek pantheon are rarely worshipped today.melanochalcographer n 1697 -1697engraver of copper printing platesNo melanochalcographer can match a photographic print in quality of reproduction.miliaceous adj 1684 -1890like millet or the millet-seedThis miliaceous gift will keep our nation from starvation, but will not appease us.mingent adj 1685 -1685discharging urineThe mingent dog amused the children but not the owner of the flower garden.misqueme v 1395 -1658to displease; to offendIf my actions misqueme you or your friends, you need only leave me alone.mitescent adj 1727 -1727growing mildYou're becoming mitescent in your old age, and can hardly stomach conflict any more.mochlic n 1657 -1753drastic purgative medicineThis mochlic remedy is worse than the disease, but at least it will be over

quickly.modernicide n 1774 -1774killing or killer of modern peopleWhile the Luddites were radical traditionalists, they never engaged in modernicide.molrowing n 1860 -1896caterwauling; cavorting with prostitutesHer son is a molrowing vagabond without any social graces, much to her shame.montivagant adj 1656 -1658wandering over hills and mountainsThe montivagant hiker crossed the Alps with ease but was stymied by the Andes.morsicant adj 1891 -1891producing the sensation of repeated biting or prickingAfter sitting for several hours, I had a terrible morsicant pain in my rear end.mowburnt adj 1548 -1900of crops, spoiled by becoming overheatedThe heat wave last August left us with heaps of mowburnt and useless crops.mulcible adj 1656 -1656able to be appeasedDespite his promises of food, the crowd was not mulcible and began to riot.mulomedic adj 1678 -1678relating to the medical care of mulesThe doctor's mulomedic abilities were of enormous importance to the trek's success.murklins adv 1568 -1674in the darkShe stumbled murklins about the house until she found the light switch.myriander adj 1693 -1693consisting of ten thousand menHer myriander host of suitors never figured out that she was a lesbian.namelings npl 1706 -1706persons bearing the same nameThe namelings Martin Luther and Dr. King shared a concern with political reform.nepheliad n 1818 -1821cloud-nymphLike a nepheliad, the skydiver dove gracefully through the clouds.nequient adj 1656 -1656not being ableWhile the other students understand algebra, you are still nequient in this simple art.nerterology n 1800 -1800learning relating to the dead or the underworldHer inquiries into nerterology were inspired by a youthful visit to a medieval crypt.nidifice n 1656 -1656a nestThe lizard climbed into the nidifice, only to be eaten by the mother eagle.

noscible adj 1654 -1654knowable; well-knownIt is noscible that no amount of training can make up for experience in the field.novaturient adj 1679 -1679desiring changes or alterationsThe novel's author rightly rejected the novaturient wishes of the screenwritersnubivagant adj 1656 -1656moving throughout or among cloudsThe glider flew like a nubivagant bird before emerging out of the clouds and into view.obacerate v 1656 -1658to stop one's mouthWhen he swore onstage, several audience members obacerated themselves.obarmate v 1623 -1658to arm againstLet us obarmate ourselves for the upcoming battle against the Mongols!obrumpent adj 1656 -1656breaking; burstingThe guests were startled to attention by the sound of obrumpent balloons.obstrigillate v 1623 -1656to oppose; to resistI will not obstrigillate the efforts of my opponent to besmirch my good name.occaecation n 1608 -1691the act of blindingAfter his occaecation, he was unable to enjoy simple pleasures such as reading.occulcation n 1656 -1656act of treading on or tramplingRepeated occulcations of this field by soldiers have left it useless for agriculture.odynometer n 1889 -1893instrument for measuring painSuspecting his patient's illness to be feigned, he pulled out his trusty odynometer.omniregency n 1616 -1670universal rulership; state of complete authorityThe principle of omniregency is now seriously mistrusted, and not only by radicals.oncethmus n 1656 -1656brayingThe oncethmus of most politicians is far worse than that given off by any beast.operiment n 1650 -1656a coveringIf you don't get an operiment for your classic car, it will rust away in a brief time.oporopolist n 1671 -1725fruit-sellerOur oporopolist's oranges often offer odd odours.

orgiophant n 1886 -1886one who presides over orgiesThe orgiophant had dozens of hangers-on who sought to attend his parties.ossifragant adj 1656 -1656bone-breakingThe ossifragant wrestler earned a reputation for brutality, so no one would fight himovablastic adj 1922 -1922making eggs burst open in the wombThe doctor rejected the ovablastic technique, finding it to violate his moral principles.palintocy n 1693 -1847repayment of interest paid on a loanI understand you can't pay me everything, but I demand a palintocy, at the very least.palmoscopy n 1857 -1890observation of heartbeat or pulse as part of medical diagnosisEven without his medical bag, he could use palmoscopy to diagnose her heart attack.pamphagous adj 1702 -1702eating everything; all-consumingTo the pamphagous victor goes the Golden Wiener of Triumphal Consumption!panchymagogue n 1657 -1893medicine purging all the humours from the bodyWhat you need is a good panchymagogue to get you back on your feet!pannuscorium n 1858 -1860soft leather cloth used on the tops of shoes and bootsThe pannuscorium of his old shoes was covered in indelible stains.papicolist n 1633 -1810one who worships the pope; a papistToday, even papicolists grudgingly admit that papal infallibility cannot be literally true.parepochism n 1685 -1685error in dating or assigning time periodThe antique dealer was well known for his parepochisms, so we didn't feel too bad.paterophobia n 1840 -1840fear of the early Church fathersThe Romans' paterophobia mellowed over time, until Christianity was fully accepted.patration n 1656 -1656perfection or completion of somethingThe patration of my dissertation will be an occasion for great merriment.pecuarious adj 1656 -1658serving or belonging to beasts or cattleThe children tossed the pecuarious leavings at one another, to their parents' dismay.pedegorize v 1665 -1665to construct a pedigree; to derive through a pedigree

The owners of the racehorse took great efforts to pedegorize her carefully.penarious adj 1656 -1658of or pertaining to victuals or provisionsThe quartermaster is in charge of penarious matters, so stay out of his business!penintime adj 1686 -1718second from inmostVenus, our solar system's penintime planet, is Earth's twin in many regards.perantique adj 1883 -1883very antique or ancientShe treasured the perantique mirror even though the glass was somewhat warped.pessundate v 1656 -1658to cast down or ruinThe Roman Empire was pessundated by its economic woes rather than moral decline.phalerate adj 1656 -1702ornamented; decoratedThe phalerate umbrella-stand in the corner of the room attracted the guests' attention.phasianic adj 1884 -1884of or pertaining to pheasantsOur phasianic hunting-trips have become increasingly futile in recent years.philargyrist n 1633 -1663lover of money; covetous personI am no philargyrist, but I like to live well, so charity isn't in my best interest.phlyarologist n 1867 -1867one who talks nonsenseHe was a petty phlyarologist who could rarely hold an intelligent conversation.phoenigm n 1646 -1858reddening of the skin; reddish medical applicationThe phoenigm of his cheeks after the race testified both to his fatigue and his elation.phylactology n 1966 -1966science of counter-espionageThough phylactology reached its peak in the Cold War, it is arguably still important.pication n 1684 -1684application of warm pitch to the skin as medical treatmentWhile it seems harsh, pication is effective for cleansing pores and restoring skin tone.pigritude n 1623 -1656slothfulnessDespite the college student's pigritude, he continued to maintain a 'B' average.piladex n 1897 -1901game where an inflated bag is hit with hand to keep aloft across a tableFrom piladex to hacky-sack, pastimes involving hitting objects are known to all ages.pilimiction n 1847 -1874

passing of hair-like bodies in the urineHis doctor was particularly concerned about his pilimiction, for obvious reasons.plebicolar adj 1626 -1820courting or appealing to the common peopleHe profited from his plebicolar demeanour, and avoided the fate of many other nobles.plegnic adj 1612 -1664acting by a blow; striking like a hammer; percussiveHer plegnic pounding of the piano-keys contrasted sharply with her tiny frame.plenisphere n 1912 -1912a perfect sphereThe iridescent plenispheres in the sky told him that someone was blowing bubbles.pocilliform adj 1846 -1846shaped like a little cupThe golf ball hardly budged from its pocilliform resting-spot atop the tee.poliadic adj 1886 -1886of the nature of a local or tutelary godRespect for poliadic spirits and deities continued long after the region converted.pomarious adj 1656 -1775of or belonging to an orchard or fruit-gardenNewton's pomarious enlightenment concerning gravity is no more than a myth.ponask v 1922 -1963to cook game by splitting it and roasting it on a spitWe ponasked the freshly-caught pheasant at our campsite.portmantologist n 1887 -1934one who studies or coins portmanteau wordsRather than being a portmantologist, why not use perfectly good existing words?prandicle n 1656 -1658small mealIn those years, she would take several prandicles during the course of each day.prebition n 1656 -1656act of offering, showing or setting beforeThe prebition of his treasure-find to the king earned him great honour and esteem.pregnatress n 1765 -1765female power that generates or gives birth to somethingAs the pregnatress of our little group, her opinion was still highly regarded.prescited adj 1400 -1660foreknown or predestined for damnation; condemnedIf you believe some of us are prescited from birth, there is no reason to do good works.primifluous adj 1657 -1657that which flows first

The primifluous wines of the evening were excellent, unlike the plonk served later.privign n 1605 -1654stepsonThough he was only her privign, she always treated him as if he were her own child.psalloid adj 1756 -1895resembling a harp or stringed instrumentHer renown as a maker of psalloid instruments led to a position at the royal court.psephograph n 1906 -1907machine for automatically recording votesThese newfangled computers are no more reliable than an old-fashioned psephograph.pseudisodomous adj 1601 -1850style of wall construction using stones of different thicknessThe use of pseudisodomous brickwork gives the room an antique feel.ptochology n 1891 -1891study of beggars and unemploymentIf we want to understand the roots of poverty, we must undertake work in ptochology.pudify v 1656 -1656to cause to be ashamedYour remarks do not pudify me, for you are as guilty of such offenses as I am!pugnastics n 1830 -1830displays of pugilistic abilityAli's pugnastics were much more impressive than his overly boastful showmanship.pullarian adj 1652 -1652of or pertaining to chicken or fowlOur pullarian mascot was trampled by the opposing team's offensive line.pyroleter n 1878 -1878double-pump fire extinguisher that produces carbonic acidThe pyroleter was insufficient to combat the fire at the old library.quadragintireme n 1799 -1799vessel with forty rows of oarsHe couldn't have reached the battle even if he had been commanding a quadragintireme.quadrimular adj 1664 -1664lasting for four yearsThe quadrimular interval between Olympiads is a long wait in terms of athletes' careers.quaeritate v 1657 -1657to question; to inquireIf I might quaeritate, why are we headed in the wrong direction on the trail?quercivorous adj 1858 -1858feeding on oak treesThe proliferation of quercivorous insects is a boon rather than a bane to the ecosystem.quibbleism n 1836 -1836

practice of quibblingHis carping and quibbleism earned him much scorn, a fact of which he was oblivious.quotientive adj 1871 -1871indicating how oftenShe set up the schedule using a quotientive formula to ensure fairness.radicarian adj 1880 -1880pertaining to the roots of wordsA radicarian knowledge of Latin is of central importance for English etymology.ramifactive adj 1766 -1766developing into a branch; forming a branchDespite the infertility of the soil, the trees retained a limited ramifactive capacity.recineration n 1657 -1683second reduction to ashesThe recineration of his book manuscript in the second fire drove him over the edge.redamancy n 1656 -1656act of loving in returnDespite his lack of redamancy, her passion for him was unabated for several years.rendling n 1784 -1784curdling or setting of cheeseSeeing the realization slowly dawn upon her was like witnessing the rendling of cheese.resarciate v 1656 -1657to mend; to make amendsShe wanted to resarciate their friendship before it was damaged irreparably.rhedarious adj 1656 -1656of or serving as a carriage or chariotHis fancy for rhedarious transport was seen as old-fashioned by his friends.rhodologist n 1911 -1924one who studies and classifies rosesAny rhodologist knows that a rose by any other name does not smell as sweet.rimestock n 1662 -1834old almanac with runic writingsHe bought the old rimestock at auction, but was unaware of its calendric function.riviation n 1676 -1676fishingWhile anglers are the sort who enjoy quiet contemplation, I find riviation to be boring.roblet v 1674 -1755to lead astrayHe roblets his intended victims in the old part of the city before mugging them.rogalian adj 1656 -1656of or pertaining to a great fire

The books' authors were rightly incensed at their works' rogalian fate under the censors.rogitate v 1656 -1658to ask frequently"Are we there yet?", the kids rogitated, apparently unaware of their parents' frustration.roomthily adj 1674 -1674spatially; with respect to spaceHis bachelor apartment is roomthily challenged, to say nothing of the smell.rupography n 1838 -1838art of taking impressions of coins or medals in sealing waxThe police confiscated my rupography tools, thinking that I used them for forgery.ruricolous adj 1730 -1858living in the country or in fieldsThough the city has its attractions, I much prefer the quiet ruricolous life.saburrate v 1623 -1658to put sand or gravel in a ship as ballastFortunately, the ship was thoroughly saburrated, or else it would surely have capsized.sacricolist n 1727 -1727devout worshipperShe was a skeptic, but became a sacricolist after her father's death.sagittiferous adj 1656 -1858bearing arrowsThe general ordered that some of his foot-soldiers should thereafter be sagittiferous.sagittipotent adj 1656 -1656having great ability in archeryThe sagittipotent hunter found himself unable to kill the beautiful white stag.sarcinarious adj 1656 -1656serving to carry a burden or loadHis sarcinarious draught-horse could take no more, and collapsed on the desert sands.scaevity n 1623 -1658unluckiness; left-handednessShe attributed her failure to evil forces, but her family felt it was a matter of scaevity.scandiscope n 1825 -1825machine for cleaning chimneysThe scandiscope removed soot, but also what might have been reindeer droppings.scathefire n 1632 -1796great destructive fire; conflagrationDespite the scathefire that razed the town, its citizens were determined to rebuild.scelidate adj 1877 -1877having legs; leggedThe legless dragon of Eastern myth contrasts with its scelidate Western counterpart.

sceptriferous adj 1656 -1658bearing a scepterThe court's sceptriferous seneschal had a primarily symbolic function.schismarch n 1657 -1657founder of a schismThe schismarch of the People's Front of Judea was hated by his former allies.secability n 1842 -1842capability of being cutThe limited secability of Kevlar makes it an ideal material for modern armour.sedecuple n 1690 -1690quantity sixteen times anotherShe enjoyed the Slinky, though her age was the sedecuple of her granddaughter's.sementine adj 1656 -1656pertaining to sowing; of the time of seeding fieldsThis year's drought means that our springtime sementine efforts were in vain.senticous adj 1657 -1657prickly; thornyHe pricked himself on a senticous bush as he searched about for his golf ball.seplasiary n 1650 -1658seller or producer of perfumes and ointmentsShe had an allergic reaction after the seplasiary sprayed her in the eyes.sermonolatry n 1859 -1859excessive devotion to sermonsWe moved to a church across town because of our pastor's excessive sermonolatry.sevidical adj 1656 -1656speaking cruel and harsh words; threateningI will not tolerate your sevidical tone and manner, you filthy peasant!sevous adj 1725 -1725like tallow or suetThe sevous mixture wouldn't harden, and so the whole batch of candles was ruined.siagonology n 1895 -1895study of jaw-bonesReliance on siagonology alone led to the proliferation of the Piltdown Man hoax.sigilism n 1865 -1865act of revealing the secrets of the confessionalAfter learning of such atrocities, it is only natural that he would consider sigilism.sinapistic adj 1879 -1879consisting of mustardThe chef's sinapistic sauces delighted connoisseurs of French cuisine.sireniform adj 1849 -1852having the lower legs abnormally joined into a single limbWhen they learned that their child had a sireniform deformity, they were devastated.slimikin adj 1745 -1745small and slender

She was a slimikin young woman who often flirted with the schoolboys at the academy.snobographer n 1848 -1966one who describes or writes about snobsThe editors scrapped the society page because it was full of pretentious snobographers.sodalitious adj 1656 -1730of or belonging to society or to fellowshipSodalitious camaraderie is the basis for gentlemanly life in this civilized era.soleated adj 1623 -1656shod like a horseBecause his steed was poorly soleated, he was unable to make good time on the trip.solennial adj 1623 -1656occurring once a year; annualWelcome to our solennial celebration of the birth of our illustrious institution.soloecal adj 1716 -1716provincially incorrectHis soloecal Southern dialect cost him more than one job.somandric adj 1716 -1716pertaining to the human bodyToday's athletes frequently exceed natural somandric limits with anabolic steroids.sophronize v 1827 -1827to imbue with sound moral principles or self-controlIt is important that we sophronize children, not merely teach them facts.sospital adj 1656 -1658keeping safe and healthy; preserving from dangerThe bodyguard's sospital functions were compromised by his love for his charge.sparsile adj 1891 -1891of a star, not included in any constellationThe prevalence of sparsile stars today reflects technical advances in telescopy.speustic adj 1656 -1658made or baked in hasteAt the last minute, he thought to throw together a speustic pie for the gathering.spiscious adj 1655 -1655of a thick consistencyHer soups are both spiscious and delicious, though perhaps over-laden with salt.sputcheon n 1842 -1878metal lining of the mouth of a scabbardThe blade rang against the sputcheon as he drew it, eliminating the element of surprise.squiriferous adj 1796 -1796having the character or qualities of a squireThe squiriferous youth squandered his inheritance with astonishing rapidity.stagma n 1681 -1820

any distilled liquorI will touch neither wine nor stagma, though I do occasionally partake of ale.starrify v 1598 -1675to decorate with stars; to make into a starShe would often starrify her high school students' work, thereby infantilizing them.stibogram n 1891 -1898graphic record of footprintsThe detective took stibograms from the scene, hoping they would lead to the culprit.stigmatypy n 1875 -1875printing portraits using dots of different sizesThe use of stigmatypy takes enormous effort, but provides little artistic benefit.stiricide n 1656 -1656falling of icicles from a houseThe untended tenement was very dangerous in winter due to stiricide.sturionic adj 1852 -1852of or pertaining to the sturgeonWith its great sturionic strength, it leapt off the hook, never again to be seen.succisive adj 1619 -1656of time, spare or in excessBecause I worked so much harder than them, they envied my succisive rests.suffarcinate v 1656 -1656to load up; to stuffHis daughter suffarcinated the moving van with a hoard of old clothing, to his chagrin.summotion n 1653 -1653removalThe summotion of the unruly committee members was itself an unruly occasion.supellectile adj 1615 -1843of the nature of furnitureOur apartment is full of knick-knacks, but is lacking in supellectile necessities.surgation n 1688 -1688erection of the penisHis surgation caused him embarassment when he had to speak in front of the class.synallactic adj 1853 -1853reconciliatoryA synallactic dinner was a good idea, and helped them save their marriage.tabernarious adj 1656 -1656belonging to shops or tavernsOur tabernarious citizens have put before us their preposterous demands.tantuple adj 1656 -1656multiplied by the same number; so many times a given quantityWe expect a tantuple increase in this year's profits as well.tauroboly n 1700 -1891slaughter of a bull or bulls; pagan bull sacrificeThe cruelty of the matador led her to fight against tauroboly as an inhumane

practice.tecnolatry n 1899 -1914worship or idolization of childrenDespite her infertility, or perhaps because of it, she was known for her tecnolatry.teliferous adj 1656 -1658bearing darts or missilesThe teliferous battalion of soldiers advanced, knowing that they had the upper hand.telligraph n 1783 -1903charter outlining boundaries of landholdingsFortunately, he still possessed the telligraph given to his great-grandfather.temerate v 1635 -1654to break a bond or promise; to profaneShe would not compromise, for doing so would force her to temerate her vows.tenellous adj 1651 -1651somewhat tenderTheir tenellous relationship, which was never strong, came under great strain.tetanothrum n 1519 -1823cosmetic for removing wrinklesThe proliferation of tetanothrums reflects the concerns of aging baby boomers.teterrimous adj 1704 -1864most foulThe fiend's teterrimous visage alarmed the librarian, who quickly closed the dark tome.theomeny n 1623 -1656the wrath of GodI may suffer theomeny for my beliefs, but at least I will have been consistent.thural adj 1624 -1714of or pertaining to incenseThe mysteries of the ancient order involved the burning of thural herbs.thysiastery n 1657 -1657sacrificial altarThey laid the babe upon the thysiastery with his mother's willing consent.tolfraedic adj 1703 -1905of reckoning one hundred as 120; duodecimalUnfortunately, our measures still have a strong component of tolfraedic reckoning.tollation n 1688 -1688act of liftingThe tollation of the child from the well required special equipment to be imported.tornatil adj 1661 -1661made with a wheel; turned on a wheelThe potter was a master of his tornatil work, but many of his pots broke during firing.tortiloquy n 1656 -1656crooked speech

I will not tolerate such tortiloquy in my court!trabeal adj 1862 -1866like a beam; of the nature of a horizontal beamThis trabeal support for the roof won't last more than a decade.traboccant adj 1651 -1654superabundant; excessiveYour traboccant generosity will no doubt be repaid twice over by the award recipients.tragematopolist n 1656 -1658confectioner; seller of sweetsNo tragematopolist can match the appeal of a toy-store for young children.trajectitious adj 1656 -1855characterized by oversea transportThe trajectitious movement of sugar cane allowed the merchants to grow rich.tremefy v 1832 -1832to cause to trembleHis words tremefied the more gullible of onlookers, while others shook their heads.triclavianism n 1838 -1838belief that only three nails were used at Christ's crucifixionMy debate on triclavianism was ill-received by the priests, who felt it irrelevant.tristifical adj 1656 -1656causing to be sad or mournfulHis tristifical wailing got the best of us, and we also were reduced to tears.tropaean adj 1686 -1686blowing from sea to landThe tropaean winds blew the raft ashore after long weeks at sea.trophaeal adj 1646 -1660pertaining to or adorned with trophiesHer trophaeal treasure trove was the only thing undamaged by the fire.tudiculate v 1623 -1658to bruise or pound; to work as with a hammerHe was brutally tudiculated by the bullies, so he started to work out.tussicate v 1598 -1890to coughHe tussicated throughout the opera, annoying nearby audience members.uglyography n 1804 -1834bad handwriting; poor spellingYour uglyography conceals the cogency and brilliance of your ideas.ulvose adj 1727 -1727full of reeds or weedsThe ulvose marsh was drained, damaging the habitat of several species of waterfowl.urette n 1840 -1840dried animal urine absorbed into calcareous soilThe only sign it had ever been a pasture were the patches of urette and dried dung.utible adj 1623 -1711serviceable; useful

While the new system is much more expensive, at least it is utible.utlegation n 1678 -1678legal process by which someone is outlawedThe gunslinger's utlegation was no impediment to his efforts to find work.uviferous adj 1656 -1656bearing grapes or vinesThe uviferous hills of Champagne are still renowned for their quality produce.vacivity n 1656 -1721emptinessThe vacivity of her mind can hardly be a consequence of her blonde hair.vadiation n 1753 -1812act of requiring a pledgeThe secret society insisted that he must attend the vadiation ceremony before entering.vadosity n 1658 -1658fact of being fordableThe limited vadosity of the river presented an enormous barrier to the pioneers.vampirarchy n 1823 -1823set of rulers comparable to vampiresSome believe that we are secretly ruled by the Illuminati or a similar vampirarchy.vanmost adv 1865 -1865in the front; foremostThe vanmost brigade is expected to take very high casualties, unfortunately.vappous adj 1673 -1673flat; insipidThis chili has a vappous and unpleasant taste, unlike the other offerings.vargeous adj 1779 -1779resembling a rod; rod-likeHe twirled his vargeous billy-club menacingly at the peaceful protesters.vectarious adj 1656 -1696belonging to a wagon or carriageAt the end of their vectarious voyage, he pulled out the engagement ring.vellicle n 1676 -1676something that pinches or holds fastYou need some sort of vellicle to keep the papers from falling all over the place.venalitious adj 1656 -1656of the sale of humans as slavesDespite universal condemnation, venalitious practices abound in the Third World today.venialia n 1654 -1654minor sins or offencesThough he had done nothing heinous, all of his friends had been victims of his venialia.venundate v 1623 -1656to buy and sellThe farmer went to town once a month to venundate, but was otherwise solitary.

venustation n 1656 -1658act of causing to become beautiful or handsomeThe cream's manufacturer fraudulently promised venustation to those who used it.veprecose adj 1721 -1721full of bramblesWhen they moved onto the estate, the grounds were veprecose and untended.veteratorian adj 1656 -1656crafty; subtleYour veteratorian villainy is no match for the might of my armies of men!vicambulate v 1873 -1873to walk about in the streetsWould you care to vicambulate with me on this fine evening, my dear?viduifical adj 1657 -1657widow-makingIt is often said that golf is just as viduifical as war, and twice as pointless.viliorate v 1722 -1722to make less good; to worsenThe presence of gangs viliorates the quality of life for everyone in the neighbourhood.vinitorian adj 1656 -1656of or pertaining to tending vinesThough the orchard was more profitable, her vinitorian skills earned her respect.virtival n 1794 -1794metal support for an axleThough he added virtivals to the cart, it fell to pieces at the first major jolt.visotactile adj 1652 -1652involving both touch and visionThe deaf man learned to make better use of visotactile input in his daily life.vocitate v 1653 -1653to name or callI can understand giving a name to a dog, but who vocitates their houseplants?volgivagant adj 1656 -1656pertaining to the common people; poor or base; inconstantHer political fortunes were tied to her ability to appeal to her volgivagant constituents.vultuous adj 1633 -1721having a sad or solemn countenanceThe child's vultuous visage was the key to the team's successful con game.weequashing n 1888 -1902spearing of fish or eels by torchlight from canoesThe Scouts went out weequashing, but they forgot to obtain the proper permit.welmish adj 1688 -1688of a pale or sickly colourHer welmish complexion was the first clue that she had become a full-blown addict.

woundikins int 1836 -1836diminutive form of "wounds"; mild oathHe shouted, "Great woundikins!" upon striking his toe, much to their amusement.xenization n 1818 -1818fact of travelling as a strangerThis period of youthful xenization was the source of his later cultural tolerance.yelve n 1000 -1886dung-fork; garden-fork; to use such a forkWith her yelve and hoe never far from hand, she grew her crops the old-fashioned way.zygostatical adj 1623 -1656pertaining to a market official in charge of weightsHis zygostatical training allowed him to cheat the scales undetected for decades.