variegate

verb tr.: To diversify, enliven, or to make more interesting, especially with colors.

rubricate

verb tr.: 1. To color or mark with red. 2. To highlight or decorate. 3. To provide with a rubric (a guide, …

isochronal

adjective: 1. Equal in time. 2. Occurring at regular intervals.

epoch

noun: A distinctive time period in history.

chiliad

noun: 1. A period of a thousand years. 2. A group of 1000.

kairos

noun: The right time for taking an action; a decisive moment.

anachronistic

adjective: 1. Out-of-date, old-fashioned. 2. Involving something or someone in the wrong historical period.

funambulism

noun: 1. The act of walking on a rope between two points elevated from the ground. 2. The balancing act between contrasting …

diaeresis

noun: 1. The separation of two adjacent vowel sounds. 2. The mark ¨ placed over a vowel to indicate that it’s pronounced …

instar

noun: A stage in the life of an insect between two molts, prior to reaching maturity. verb tr.: To make a star …

militate

verb intr.: To exert a strong influence, either for or against something.

pronation

noun: 1. Rotation of the forearm so that the palm faces downward or backward. 2. Rotation of the foot such that the …

secundan

adjective: Occurring every other day.

delibate

verb tr.: To take a small amount of something: to taste or sip.

zenzic

noun: Square of a number. adjective: Relating to the square of a number.

egrote

verb intr.: To feign sickness.

golden handcuffs

noun: Lucrative incentives given to an employee under certain conditions to discourage them from leaving.

ephemera

noun: 1. Things that last only a short time. 2. Things of no lasting significance. 3. Items such as tickets, postcards, and …

cold feet

noun: A feeling of apprehension or doubt about proceeding with a planned action.

cheeseparing

noun: 1. The act of saving by using extremely frugal measures. 2. Something of little value. adjective: 1. Meanly economical. 2. Insignificant; …