Uncommon

palfrey

[pawl-free]

a docile horse used for ordinary riding, especially by women

confabulate

[kuhn-fab-yuh-leyt]

to converse informally; chat

blemish

[bl-emi-ish]

an imperfection, flaw

giant

[jy-unt]

an extremely large or powerful being or thing

orotund

[awr-uh-tuhnd]

(of the voice or speech) characterized by strength, fullness, richness, and clearness

repetition

[r-ep-et-ishun]

the act of doing, saying, or showing something again, often to emphasize or reinforce.

manavelins

[muh-nav-uh-linz]

miscellaneous pieces of gear and material

antediluvian

[an-tee-di-loo-vee-uhn]

a person who lived before the Flood; a very old or old-fashioned person or thing

evolution

[ev-uh-loo-shun]

a process in which something passes by degrees to a different stage (especially a more advanced or mature stage)

kith

[kith]

acquaintances, friends, neighbors, or the like; persons living in the same general locality and forming a more or less cohesive group

belong

[bih-lawng]

to be a member or part of something

oeillade

[œ-yad]

an amorous glance; ogle

vigorous

[vig-er-us]

strong, healthy, and full of energy

infamy

[in-fuh-mee]

extremely bad reputation, public reproach, or strong condemnation as the result of a shameful, criminal, or outrageous act

confidential

[kon-fi-den-shuhl]

intended to be kept private or secret

cite

[syt]

to refer to or mention as evidence or support

prophet

[prof-it]

a person regarded as an inspired teacher or proclaimer of the will of god

brawl

[br-awl-awl]

a rough or noisy fight or quarrel.

perspicacious

[pur-spi-key-shuhs]

having a ready insight into and understanding of things

assorted

[ass-ort-ed]

made up of different kinds, often arranged together; varied or diverse.

policy

[pol-uh-see]

a course of action adopted or proposed by an organization or government; a set of principles or rules.

ambrosial

[am-broh-zhuhl]

exceptionally pleasing to taste or smell; especially delicious or fragrant

collateral

[co-lla-ral]

secondary

doughty

[dou-tee]

steadfastly courageous and resolute; valiant

alacrity

[uh-lak-ri-tee]

cheerful readiness, promptness, or willingness