Unusual

mild

[myld]

gentle in nature or effect; not severe

acclaimed

[uh-klaymd]

praised enthusiastically and publicly

inclination

[in-cli-ion]

a tendency, propensity

illustrious

[ih-luhs-tree-uhs]

highly distinguished; renowned; famous

attentive

[uh-ten-tiv]

paying close attention to something

consensus

[co-nse-sus]

a majority agreement

quandary

[kwon-duh-ree]

a state of perplexity or uncertainty, especially as to what to do; dilemma

eradicate

[er-ad-ik-at-e]

to completely remove or destroy something undesirable.

avert gaze

[uh-vurt geyz]

to turn one’s eyes or attention away

sophistry

[sof-uh-stree]

a false argument; sophism

oligopoly

[ol-i-gop-uh-lee]

the market condition that exists when there are few sellers, as a result of which they can greatly influence price and other market factors

stridulate

[strij-uh-leyt]

to produce a shrill, grating sound, as a cricket does, by rubbing together certain parts of the body; shrill

scamper

[skam-per]

to run or go hastily or quickly

bivalves

[bahy-valvz]

aquatic mollusks with a hinged shell, like clams

bossy

[b-ossy]

overly authoritative or domineering in giving orders or instructions.

collywobbles

[kol-ee-wob-uhlz]

intestinal cramps or other intestinal disturbances due to anxiety

lucid

[loo-sid]

shining or bright

anthology

[an-tho-ogy]

a selected collection of writings, songs, etc.

queue

[kyoo]

to form in a line while waiting

desultory

[des-uhl-tawr-ee]

digressing from or unconnected with the main subject; random

equanimity

[ee-kwuh-nim-i-tee]

mental or emotional stability or composure, especially under tension or strain; calmness; equilibrium

susurrus

[soo-sur-uhs]

a soft murmuring or rustling sound; whisper

gripe

[grahyp]

to complain about something persistently

bathrobe

[bath-rohb]

a loose-fitting garment worn after bathing