Uncommon

colossal

[kuh-los-ul]

extremely large or impressive

timorous

[tim-er-uhs]

characterized by or indicating fear

zephyr

[zef-er]

a gentle, mild breeze

audit

[aw-dit]

an official inspection of accounts or records

piecemeal

[pees-meel]

done piece by piece

impotent

[im-puh-tent]

lacking power or ability

bassinet

[bas-uh-net]

a basket with a hood over one end, for use as a baby's cradle

ingeminate

[in-jem-uh-neyt]

to repeat; reiterate

chthonic

[tha-nik]

of or relating to the deities, spirits, and other beings dwelling under the earth

piebald

[pahy-bawld]

having patches of black and white or of other colors; parti-colored

breezy

[bree-zee]

fresh and brisk; casual and relaxed

tessellate

[tes-uh-leyt]

to form small squares or blocks, as floors or pavements; form or arrange in a checkered or mosaic pattern

syrup

[sir-up]

a thick, sweet liquid often used in cooking or drinks

galvanize

[gal-vuh-nahyz]

to startle into sudden activity; stimulate

supreme

[soo-preem]

highest in rank, power, or quality

scamper

[skam-per]

to run or go hastily or quickly

bash

[bash]

a party or celebration; to strike with force

yap

[y-ap]

to bark sharply or shrilly, often referring to small dogs; also used informally for talking excessively.

broth-like

[broth-lahyk]

resembling a thin, watery soup

ensorcell

[en-sawr-suhl]

to bewitch, charm, or enchant

copacetic

[koh-puh-set-ik]

completely satisfactory; in excellent order

peer

[p-eer]

to look closely or carefully, often with difficulty; also refers to someone of equal rank or status.

palpable

[pal-puh-buhl]

able to be touched or felt; obvious

maxim

[ma-xim-xim]

a common saying expressing a principle of conduct