Uncommon
euclidean
[yoo-klid-ee-uhn]
of or relating to the system of geometry based on the work of Euclid and corresponding to the geometry of ordinary experience
surpass
[ser-pass]
to exceed or go beyond
idyllic
[ahy-dil-ik]
suitable for or suggestive of an idyll; charmingly simple or rustic
verklempt
[ver-klempt]
overly emotional and unable to speak
braid
[br-aid]
a pattern formed by weaving together three or more strands, often of hair or fabric.
widdershins
[with-er-shinz]
in a direction contrary to the sun's course, considered as unlucky; counterclockwise
pule
[pyool]
to cry in a thin voice; whine; whimper
propinquity
[proh-ping-kwi-tee]
the state of being close to someone or something; proximity
obnubilate
[ob-noo-buh-leyt]
to cloud over; becloud; obscure
lampoon
[lam-poon]
publicly criticize (someone or something) by using ridicule, irony, or sarcasm
clandestine
[klan-des-tin]
characterized by, done in, or executed with secrecy or concealment, especially for purposes of subversion or deception; private or surreptitious
verdant
[vur-dnt]
green with vegetation; covered with growing plants or grass
tessellate
[tes-uh-leyt]
to form small squares or blocks, as floors or pavements; form or arrange in a checkered or mosaic pattern
flabbergasted
[fla-br-ga-stuhd]
overcome with astonishment; amazed; astounded
magnanimous
[mag-nan-uh-muhs]
high-minded; noble
beast-like
[beest-like]
resembling or behaving like a beast
other
[uhth-er]
not the same
manipulate
[muh-nip-yuh-leyt]
to handle or control something skillfully, often with deceit
incredulous
[in-krej-uh-luhs]
indicating or showing unbelief
rapscallion
[rap-skal-yuhn]
a rascal; rogue; scamp
imperative
[imp-er-at-iv-e]
absolutely necessary or required; also refers to a command or urgent need.
scamper
[skam-per]
to run or go hastily or quickly
propitious
[pruh-pish-uhs]
presenting favorable conditions; favorable
case
[k-as-e]
a container or situation designed for a specific purpose; also refers to an instance or example.