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nonchalant

[non-shuh-lahnt]

coolly unconcerned, indifferent, or unexcited; casual

yap

[y-ap]

to bark sharply or shrilly, often referring to small dogs; also used informally for talking excessively.

be still

[bee stil]

to remain motionless or quiet

nettle

[net-ul]

to irritate or provoke someone

serendipitous

[ser-uhn-dip-i-tuhs]

come upon or found by accident; fortuitous

farouche

[fa-roosh]

sullen or shy in company

unctuous

[uhngk-choo-uhs]

characterized by excessive piousness or moralistic fervor, especially in an affected manner; excessively smooth, suave, or smug

ingeminate

[in-jem-uh-neyt]

to repeat; reiterate

enthusiast

[en-thoo-zee-ast]

a person who is highly interested in a particular activity or subject

saturnian

[suh-tur-nee-uhn]

prosperous, happy, or peaceful

talisman

[tal-is-muhn]

any amulet or charm

assertive

[uh-sur-tiv]

confident and direct in communication

discerning

[dih-sur-ning]

having or showing good judgment or insight

calumniate

[kuh-luhm-nee-eyt]

to make false and malicious statements about; slander

onerous

[oh-ner-us]

burdensome or requiring great effort

hubris

[hyoo-bris, hoo-bris]

excessive pride or self-confidence; arrogance

antithesis

[an-tith-uh-sis]

opposition; contrast

deride

[de-ryde]

to ridicule or mock someone or something

talisman

[tal-is-muhn]

a stone, ring, or other object, engraved with figures or characters supposed to possess occult powers and worn as an amulet or charm

boba

[boh-buh]

a sweet drink of taiwanese origin that consists of tea mixed typically with milk or fruit syrup and small balls of tapioca.

rapt

[rapt]

deeply engrossed or absorbed

sabotage

[sab-uh-tahzh]

any underhand interference with production, work, etc., in a plant, factory, etc., as by enemy agents during wartime or by employees during a trade dispute

propitious

[pruh-pish-uhs]

presenting favorable conditions; favorable

acquiesce

[ak-wee-es]

to accept something reluctantly but without protest