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nutant

adjective: Drooping; nodding.

noodgy

adjective: Nagging, pestering, annoying, or complaining.

numero uno

noun: 1. Oneself; one’s own interests. 2. The highest in rank, quality, importance, etc.

cruciform

adjective: In the shape of a cross. noun: Something in the shape of a cross.

swanky

adjective: 1. Stylish; fashionable; luxurious. 2. Pretentious; ostentatious.

aquaphobia

noun: A fear of water, especially of drowning.

barnacle

noun: 1. Any marine crustacean of the subclass Cirripedia that attaches itself to rocks, hulls, docks, whales, etc. 2. Someone or something …

troth

noun: 1. One’s pledged word, loyalty, or fidelity. 2. Truth. 3. Betrothal. verb tr.: To pledge or betroth.

physic

noun: 1. A medicine, especially one that acts as a laxative. 2. A doctor. 3. Medical science or the medical profession. verb …

spitchcock

noun: An eel split, cut into pieces, and cooked. verb tr.: To treat severely.

blazon

noun: 1. A coat of arms. 2. A description of a coat of arms in heraldic terminology. 3. An ostentatious display. verb …

lexiphanic

adjective: Using pretentious words and language.

grangousier

noun: 1. A big eater. 2. A gullible person, one who will swallow anything.

chimerize

verb tr.: To form something from parts that are very different.

Bechdel test

noun: A test of inclusion and representation of women in a work of fiction.

lotic

adjective: Relating to or living in flowing water.

diablerie

noun: 1. Sorcery; witchcraft; black magic. 2. A representation of devils or demons in art or literature. 3. Mischievous manner or conduct.