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penumbra
[pi-nuhm-bruh]
the partial or imperfect shadow outside the complete shadow of an opaque body, as a planet, where the light from the source of illumination is only partly cut off
auriferous
[aw-rif-er-uhs]
yielding or containing gold
insolent
[in-suh-luhnt]
boldly rude or disrespectful; contemptuously impertinent; insulting
roister
[roi-ster]
enjoy oneself or celebrate in a noisy or boisterous way
antic
[an-tik]
a playful trick or prank; caper
exacerbation
[ig-zas-er-bey-shuhn]
the act of making a negative situation feel worse than it is
eclectic
[ih-klek-tik ]
selecting or choosing from various sources
contemporary
[kuhn-tem-puh-rer-ee]
of the present time; modern
polemic
[puh-lem-ik]
a controversial argument, as one against some opinion, doctrine, etc.
bugbear
[buhg-bair]
a cause of obsessive fear, irritation, or loathing
orotund
[awr-uh-tuhnd]
(of the voice or speech) characterized by strength, fullness, richness, and clearness
ostensible
[o-sten-suh-buhl]
outwardly appearing as such; professed; pretended
persiflage
[pur-suh-flahzh]
light and slightly contemptuous mockery or banter
ubuntu
[oo-boon-too]
humanity or fellow feeling; kindness
officious
[uh-fish-uhs]
objectionably aggressive in offering one's unrequested and unwanted services, help, or advice; meddlesome
minacious
[mi-ney-shuhs]
menacing; threatening