Uncommon
bandersnatch
[ban-der-snach]
an imaginary wild animal of fierce disposition
despotism
[des-puh-tiz-uhm]
the rule of a despot; the exercise of absolute authority
expurgate
[ek-sper-geyt]
to amend by removing words, passages, etc., deemed offensive or objectionable
condescend
[kon-di-send]
to behave as if one is superior to others
dearth
[durth]
an inadequate supply; scarcity; lack
munificent
[myoo-nif-uh-suhnt]
characterized by great generosity
mother
[muhth-er]
a female parent.
incidental
[in-si-den-tl]
occurring as a minor accompaniment or by chance
foist
[foist]
to force upon or impose fraudulently or unjustifiably (usually followed by on or upon)
allegiance
[all-eg-iank-e]
loyalty or commitment to a person, group, or cause.
dejection
[dih-jek-shun]
a state of sadness or low spirits
roomy
[r-oomy]
having ample space; spacious.
inimical
[ih-nim-i-kuhl]
adverse in tendency or effect; unfavorable; harmful
assistant
[uh-sist-ant]
a person who helps or aids someone
malfeasance
[mal-fee-zuhns]
the performance by a public official of an act that is legally unjustified, harmful, or contrary to law; wrongdoing (used especially regarding an act in violation of a public trust)
allure
[uh-loor]
the quality of being powerfully and mysteriously attractive or fascinating
downsize
[doun-sahyz]
to reduce in size, especially in workforce or operations
horticulture
[hor-ti-kuhl-cher]
the science and art of growing fruits, vegetables, flowers, or ornamental plants.
intrepid
[in-trep-id]
resolutely fearless; dauntless
observational
[obs-erv-ashun-al]
relating to the act of watching or noticing something carefully.
rapport
[ra-pohr]
relation; connection, especially harmonious or sympathetic relation
skerrick
[sker-ik]
a small piece or quantity; a bit
post-mortem
[pohst-mawr-tuhm]
an examination of a body after death; occurring after death
taste
[tayst]
the sensation produced when food or drink is taken into the mouth