1. Ascetic: An ascetic is a person not interested in the pleasures of the world.<\/p>\n
2. Theologian: A theologian studies religions.<\/p>\n
3. Atheist: An atheist does not believe in God.<\/p>\n
4. Iconoclast: An iconoclast is a person who scoffs at tradition.<\/p>\n
5. Dilettante: A dilettante is a person who pursues an art or profession as a hobby. A dilettante has no serious interest in arts.<\/p>\n
6. Ambulatory: Ambulatory means able to walk after being bedridden<\/p>\n
7. Somniferous: If something is somniferous, it induces sleep.<\/p>\n
8. Avuncular: Avuncular means protective; like an uncle<\/p>\n
9. Somnolent: Somnolent means drowsy<\/p>\n
10. Dorsal: Dorsal is a word used to refer to the back side<\/p>\n
11. Laconism: Laconism is the quality of conciseness in the use of words.<\/p>\n
12. Verbiage: Verbiage is the overabundance of words<\/p>\n
13. Volubility: Volubility means fluency and ease in speech.<\/p>\n
14. Magnate: A magnate is an important person in the business world.<\/p>\n
15. Verbatim: Verbatim means word for word.<\/p>\n
16. Loquacity: Loquacity means talkativeness.<\/p>\n
17. Circumlocution: Circumlocution is the method of talking in an indirect way<\/p>\n
18. Soliloquy: A speech to oneself, especially in a play<\/p>\n
19. Colloquialism: Colloquialism is an informal expression used in everyday speech.<\/p>\n
20. Reticence: Reticence is the reluctance to express one`s thoughts or feelings<\/p>\n
21. Equity: Equity means fairness and justice<\/p>\n
22. Inequity: Inequity means unfairness.<\/p>\n
23. Iniquity: An iniquity is a sinful or immoral act<\/p>\n
24. Equanimity: Equanimity is the evenness of temper. To maintain your equanimity is to control your emotions when everybody else is getting excited or angry.<\/p>\n
25. Parity: Parity means equality.<\/p>\n
26. Double entendre: A double entendre is a statement that can have two different interpretations. And one of these interpretations is risqu\u00e9 or sexy.<\/p>\n
27. Ambiguity: An ambiguous statement can be misinterpreted. This is not purposeful.<\/p>\n
28. Anachronism: The word anachronism is used to refer to someone or somebody out of time.<\/p>\n
29. Equivocation: An equivocation is a statement that is purposely open to contradictory interpretations.<\/p>\n
30. Incongruity: The word incongruity is used to refer to something out of place<\/p>\n
31. Chronometer: A chronometer is an accurate timepiece used on ships.<\/p>\n
32. Altimeter: An altimeter is an instrument used to measure height above sea level.<\/p>\n
33. Compass: A compass is an instrument that shows direction.<\/p>\n
34. Anemometer: An anemometer is an instrument used for measuring wind velocity.<\/p>\n
35. Galactometer: A galactometer is an instrument used for measuring the specific gravity of milk.<\/p>\n
36. Chiropody: Chiropody is the treatment of foot diseases.<\/p>\n
37. Chirography: Chirography means beautiful handwriting.<\/p>\n
38. Chiromancy: Chiromancy means prediction by palm reading.<\/p>\n
39. Calligraphy: Calligraphy means beautiful writing.<\/p>\n
40. Cacography: Cacography means illegible handwriting.<\/p>\n
41. Bromide: A bromide is a trite remark.<\/p>\n
42. Platitude: A platitude is a banal remark.<\/p>\n
43. Anodyne: An anodyne is a false statement meant to alleviate fear.<\/p>\n
44. Clich\u00e9: A clich\u00e9 is a hackneyed phrase that has lost its relevance and novelty over time.<\/p>\n
45. Persiflage: Persiflage means light banter.<\/p>\n
46. Canine: Canine means dog-like.<\/p>\n
47. Equine: Equine means horse-like.<\/p>\n
48. Lupine: Lupine means wolf-like.<\/p>\n
49. Porcine: Porcine means pig-like.<\/p>\n
50. Vulpine: Vulpine means fox-like.<\/p>\n
51. Omnipotent: Omnipotent means all powerful.<\/p>\n
52. Omniscient: Omniscient means all-knowing<\/p>\n
53. Omnivorous: This expression is used to refer to an animal that eats everything.<\/p>\n
54. Omnipresent: Present in all places at the same time.<\/p>\n
55. Omnibus: Omnibus means including many things.<\/p>\n
56. Eulogistic: Eulogistic means laudatory in nature; something that is full of praise.<\/p>\n
57. Evanescent: Evanescent means something that does not last long<\/p>\n
58. Euphemistic: Substituting inoffensive words<\/p>\n
59. Euphoric: Elated; extremely happy<\/p>\n
60. Euphonious: Sound that is pleasing to the ear.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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