Uncommon

quintessence

[kwin-tes-uhns]

the pure and concentrated essence of a substance

ensconce

[en-skons]

to settle securely or snugly; to cover or shelter; hide securely

darg

[dahrg]

a day's work

antithesis

[an-tith-uh-sis]

opposition; contrast

axiom

[ak-see-uhm]

a self-evident truth that requires no proof

paean

[pee-uhn]

a song of praise, joy, or triumph

apathetic

[ap-uh-thet-ik]

showing or feeling no interest or enthusiasm

defenestrate

[dee-fen-uh-streyt]

to suddenly remove (a person) from an important position or office

diffidence

[dif-i-duhns]

modesty or shyness resulting from a lack of self-confidence

bonehead

[bohn-hed]

a stupid or foolish person

unsettled

[uhn-set-ld]

lacking stability or certainty

zoomorphic

[zoh-uh-mawr-fik]

characterized by a highly stylized or conventionalized representation of animal forms

rancor

[r-ank-or]

bitter resentment or deep-seated ill will.

bin

[b-in]

a container for storing or disposing of items.

boisterous

[boy-ster-uhs]

noisy, energetic, and cheerful; rowdy

imperative

[imp-er-at-iv-e]

absolutely necessary or required; also refers to a command or urgent need.

melancholia

[mel-uhn-koh-lee-uh]

a mental condition characterized by great depression of spirits and gloomy forebodings

aggrandize

[ag-ruhn-dahyz]

to make something appear greater

jostle

[jos-uhl]

to bump, push, shove, brush against, or elbow roughly or rudely

tumultuous

[too-muhl-choo-uhs]

full of tumult or riotousness; marked by disturbance and uproar

demoralize

[dee-mor-uh-lize]

to cause someone to lose confidence or morale

prothalamion

[proh-thuh-ley-mee-on]

a song or poem celebrating an upcoming wedding

apricity

[uh-pris-i-tee]

the warmth of the sun felt on a cold day.

neglectful

[neh-glekt-ful]

failing to care for someone or something properly