impregnable - invulnerable; impossible to capture or enter by force; Ex. impregnable fort/argument; CF. take
edify - instruct; correct morally
protean - able to take on many forms; versatile; CF. Proteus: sea god to change his shape at will
anarchy - absence of governing body; state of disorder
extenuate - weaken; mitigate; lessen the seriousness of (bad behavior)
cower - shrink quivering as from fear; cringe
finesse - delicate skill; V: handle with finesse
hilarity - boisterous mirth(merriment; laughter); ADJ. hilarious: full of laughter
prattle - talk idly; babble; N. CF. prate
gloat - express evil satisfaction; look at or think about with evil satisfaction; view malevolently; Ex. The thief gloated over the stolen jewels.
I hope to see some use of these words as I prattle around the web. :)
edify - instruct; correct morally
protean - able to take on many forms; versatile; CF. Proteus: sea god to change his shape at will
anarchy - absence of governing body; state of disorder
extenuate - weaken; mitigate; lessen the seriousness of (bad behavior)
cower - shrink quivering as from fear; cringe
finesse - delicate skill; V: handle with finesse
hilarity - boisterous mirth(merriment; laughter); ADJ. hilarious: full of laughter
prattle - talk idly; babble; N. CF. prate
gloat - express evil satisfaction; look at or think about with evil satisfaction; view malevolently; Ex. The thief gloated over the stolen jewels.
I hope to see some use of these words as I prattle around the web. :)