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widdershins

[with-er-shinz]

in a direction contrary to the sun's course, considered as unlucky; counterclockwise

didactic

[dahy-dak-tik]

intended for instruction; instructive:

whimsical

[hwim-zi-kuhl]

given to whimsy, capricious humor, excessively playful expression, or fanciful notions; capricious

renegade

[ren-i-geyd]

of or like a renegade (a person who deserts a party or cause for another); traitorous

known

[kn-own]

recognized or familiar to others, often for a specific quality or achievement.

serendipitous

[ser-uhn-dip-i-tuhs]

come upon or found by accident; fortuitous

cromlech

[krom-lek]

(no longer in technical use) a megalithic chamber tomb

ingeminate

[in-jem-uh-neyt]

to repeat; reiterate

mawkish

[maw-kish]

having a mildly sickening flavor; slightly nauseating

milquetoast

[milk-tohst]

a very timid, unassertive, spineless person, especially one who is easily dominated or intimidated

rapscallion

[rap-skal-yuhn]

a rascal; rogue; scamp

banality

[b-an-al-ity]

the quality of being dull, unoriginal, or commonplace.

cadenza

[kuh-den-zuh]

an elaborate flourish or showy solo passage, sometimes improvised, introduced near the end of an aria or a movement of a concerto

emanate

[em-uh-neyt]

to flow out, issue, or proceed, as from a source or origin; come forth; originate

inquisitive

[in-kwiz-i-tiv]

given to inquiry, research, or asking questions; eager for knowledge; intellectually curious

hairdo

[hair-doo]

a style or arrangement of hair

blossom

[blos-um]

to develop or flourish; a flower

braid

[br-aid]

a pattern formed by weaving together three or more strands, often of hair or fabric.

kinetic

[ki-net-ik]

pertaining to motion

antics

[an-tiks]

playful or silly behavior

bassinet

[bas-uh-net]

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

petition

[puh-tish-un]

a formal request for a specific action or decision

talisman

[tal-is-muhn]

any amulet or charm

magnanimous

[mag-nan-uh-muhs]

high-minded; noble