Unusual

fisticuffs

[fis-tuh-kuhfs]

combat with the fists

droke

[drohk]

a valley with steeply sloping sides

sophistry

[sof-uh-stree]

a false argument; sophism

stultify

[stuhl-tuh-fahy ]

to render absurdly or wholly futile or ineffectual, especially by degrading or frustrating means

quandary

[kwon-duh-ree]

a state of perplexity or uncertainty, especially as to what to do; dilemma

desiccate

[des-i-keyt ]

to dry thoroughly; dry up

philosophize

[fi-los-uh-fahyz]

to speculate or theorize, usually in a superficial or imprecise manner

oligopoly

[ol-i-gop-uh-lee]

the market condition that exists when there are few sellers, as a result of which they can greatly influence price and other market factors

rebarbative

[ree-bahr-buh-tiv]

causing annoyance, irritation, or aversion; repellent.

lament

[luh-ment]

to feel or express sorrow or regret for

ineluctable

[in-i-luhk-tuh-buhl]

incapable of being evaded; inescapable

hector

[hek-ter]

to act in a blustering, domineering way; be a bully

glower

[glou-er]

to look or stare with sullen dislike, discontent, or anger

cogitate

[koj-i-teyt]

to think hard; ponder; meditate

utmost

[uht-mohst]

being at the farthest point or extremity; farthest

forage

[fawr-ij]

to search about; seek; rummage; hunt

raze

[reyz]

to tear down; demolish; level to the ground

splendiferous

[splen-dif-er-uhs]

splendid; magnificent; fine

discursive

[dih-skur-siv]

passing aimlessly from one subject to another; digressive; rambling

vociferate

[voh-sif-uh-reyt]

to speak or cry out loudly or noisily; shout; bawl

abrasive

[uh-brey-siv]

tending to annoy or cause ill will; overly aggressive

inconspicuous

[in-kuhn-spik-yoo-uhs]

not conspicuous, noticeable, or prominent

lucid

[loo-sid]

shining or bright

imbibe

[im-bahyb]

to consume (liquids) by drinking; drink