aloof

[uh-loof]

reserved or reticent; indifferent; disinterested

jarring

[jar-ing]

incongruous or discordant in nature; producing a harsh, unpleasant, or discordant sound or effect.

instauration

[in-staw-rey-shuhn]

renewal or restoration

homogeneity

[hoh-muh-juh-nee-i-tee]

composition from like parts, elements, or characteristics; state or quality of being homogeneous

diluvial

[dih-loo-vee-uhl]

pertaining to or caused by a flood or deluge

hagiography

[hag-ee-og-ruh-fee]

the writing and critical study of the lives of the saints

bombastic

[bom-bas-tik]

high-sounding; high-flown; inflated; pretentious

brand

[brand]

a type of product manufactured by a company; to mark with a branding iron

highfalutin

[hahy-fuh-loot-n]

seeming or trying to seem superior, important, etc.; pompous; pretentious

nopales

[noh-pah-les]

young tender stem segments of the prickly pear cactus that are used as food.

fop

[fop]

a man who is excessively vain and concerned about his dress, appearance, and manners

kerfuffle

[kər-ˈfə-fəl]

a disturbance or commotion typically caused by a dispute or conflict

boss

[bawss]

a person in charge of others

zealot

[z-eal-ot]

a person who is fanatical or uncompromising in their support for a cause or belief.

heinous

[hay-nus]

shockingly wicked or reprehensible

patronize

[pey-truh-nahyz]

to adopt an air of superiority and condescension toward someone.

plotz

[plots]

to collapse or faint, as from surprise, excitement, or exhaustion

dodge

[doj]

to avoid something by moving quickly or skillfully

clumsy

[klum-zee]

awkward in movement or handling things

hebetude

[heb-i-tood]

the state of being dull; lethargy

ostentatious

[os-ten-tey-shuhs]

characterized by or given to pretentious or conspicuous show in an attempt to impress others

glumly

[gluhm-lee]

in a dismal, dreary, or gloomy manner.

disjointed

[dis-joyn-tid]

lacking order or connection

other

[uhth-er]

not the same

caseous

[key-see-uhs]

cheeselike, especially in appearance, smell, or consistency

vocal

[v-ok-al]

relating to the voice or speaking; also means openly expressing opinions or ideas.

cromlech

[krom-lek]

(no longer in technical use) a megalithic chamber tomb

didactic

[dahy-dak-tik]

intended for instruction; instructive:

pretentious

[pri-ten-shuhs]

characterized by assumption of dignity or importance, especially when exaggerated or undeserved

acquiesce

[ak-wee-es]

to assent tacitly; submit or comply silently or without protest; agree; consent

galvanize

[gal-vuh-nahyz]

to startle into sudden activity; stimulate

palpable

[pal-puh-buhl]

able to be touched or felt; obvious

blistering

[blis-ter-ing]

very hot or severe; harshly critical

lethargic

[luh-thahr-jik]

affected by lethargy; sluggish and lacking energy

obnubilate

[ob-noo-buh-leyt]

to cloud over; becloud; obscure

churlish

[chur-lish]

rude or ill-mannered