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(Compiled by our in-house expert in pointless vocab @ammonshea.)
1. & #39;Solivagant& #39;: rambling alone : marked by solitary wandering https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/solivagant">https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionar...
2. & #39;Filipendulous& #39;: suspended by or strung upon a thread https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/filipendulous">https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionar...
4. & #39;Jentacular& #39;: pertaining to breakfast
(Webster’s New International Dictionary, 2nd Ed., 1934)
(Webster’s New International Dictionary, 2nd Ed., 1934)
5. & #39;Cacography& #39;: bad handwriting https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cacography">https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionar...
6. & #39;Deipnosophist& #39;: a person skilled in table talk https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deipnosophist">https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionar...
7. & #39;Scripturient& #39;: having a strong urge to write
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8. & #39;Penultimatum& #39;: a demand or proposal approaching an ultimatum
(Webster’s New International Dictionary, 2nd Ed., 1934)
(Webster’s New International Dictionary, 2nd Ed., 1934)
9. & #39;Matutinal& #39;: of, relating to, or occurring in the morning
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10. & #39;Makebate& #39;: one that excites contentions and quarrels
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11. & #39;Acersecomicke& #39;: one whose hair was never cut
(Henry Cockeram, English Dictionarie, 1623)
(Henry Cockeram, English Dictionarie, 1623)
12. & #39;Empleomania& #39;: a mania for holding public office https://www.merriam-webster.com/words-at-play/the-vocabulary-test-from-hell/empleomania">https://www.merriam-webster.com/words-at-...
13. & #39;Bêtise& #39;: an act of foolishness or stupidity https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/betise">https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionar...
14. & #39;Patrizate& #39;: to imitate one& #39;s father or forebears https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/patrizate">https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionar...
15. & #39;Catillate& #39;: to licke dishes
(Henry Cockeram, English Dictionarie, 1623)
This one gets bonus points for having an obsolete spelling in the definition of the obsolete word.
(Henry Cockeram, English Dictionarie, 1623)
This one gets bonus points for having an obsolete spelling in the definition of the obsolete word.
16: & #39;Tongue-hero& #39;: a self-professed hero; a braggart
(Webster’s New International Dictionary, 2nd Ed., 1934)
(Webster’s New International Dictionary, 2nd Ed., 1934)
17. & #39;Noctivagant& #39;: going about in the night : night-wandering
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18. & #39;Agathokakological& #39;: composed of both good and evil https://www.merriam-webster.com/words-at-play/oversized-words/agathokakological">https://www.merriam-webster.com/words-at-...
19. & #39;Cachinnate& #39;: to laugh loudly or immoderately
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20. & #39;Peristeronic& #39;: of or relating to pigeons
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21. & #39;Abligurition& #39;: a prodigal spending in Belly-Cheer
(Nathan Bailey, An universal etymological English dictionary, 1724)
(Nathan Bailey, An universal etymological English dictionary, 1724)
22. & #39;Bellycheer& #39;: gratification of the belly : gluttony https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bellycheer">https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionar...
23. & #39;Sarcast& #39;: an adept in sarcasm : a sarcastic person
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24. & #39;Shot-clog& #39;: a bore tolerated only because he pays the charge for others https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shot-clog">https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionar...
25: & #39;Philostorgie& #39;: the love of parents towards their children”
(Thomas Blount, Glossographia, 1656)
(Thomas Blount, Glossographia, 1656)
26: & #39;Frivol& #39;: to act frivolously : trifle https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frivol">https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionar...
27. & #39;Smell-feast& #39;: one given to finding out and getting invited to good feasts; a parasite, sponger https://www.merriam-webster.com/words-at-play/top-10-rare-and-amusing-insults-vol-1/smell-feast">https://www.merriam-webster.com/words-at-...
29. & #39;Murmuration& #39;: the utterance of low continuous sounds or complaining noises https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/murmuration">https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionar...
31. & #39;Opsimath& #39;: a person who begins to learn late in life https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/opsimath">https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionar...
32. & #39;Pessimum& #39;: the least favorable environmental condition under which an organism can survive https://www.merriam-webster.com/words-at-play/that-sucks-vocabulary-replacements/pessimum">https://www.merriam-webster.com/words-at-...
33. & #39;Ucalegon& #39;: a next-door neighbor, or a neighbor whose house is on fire
(Webster’s New International Dictionary, 2nd Ed., 1934)
This one kinda goes from zero to sixty.
(Webster’s New International Dictionary, 2nd Ed., 1934)
This one kinda goes from zero to sixty.
34. & #39;Manuductive& #39;: leading by or as if by the hand https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/manuductive">https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionar...
35. & #39;Conjubilant& #39;: shouting together with joy https://www.merriam-webster.com/words-at-play/top-10-funny-sounding-and-interesting-words/conjubilant">https://www.merriam-webster.com/words-at-...
37. & #39;Objectee& #39;: one that is objected to https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/objectee">https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionar...
38. & #39;Debacchate& #39;: to revile one after the manner of drunkards
(Henry Cockeram, English Dictionarie, 1623)
(Henry Cockeram, English Dictionarie, 1623)
39. & #39;Recogitate& #39;: to think over again
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40. & #39;Pot-valiant& #39;: bold or courageous under the influence of alcoholic drink https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pot-valiant">https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionar...
41. & #39;Cacozealous& #39;: ill affected, or badly imitating
(Edmund Phillips, The New World of English Words, 1658)
(Edmund Phillips, The New World of English Words, 1658)
42. & #39;Peccability& #39;: capability of sinning https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/peccability">https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionar...
43. & #39;Apatheia& #39;: freedom or release from emotion or excitement https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/apatheia">https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionar...
44. & #39;Acnestis& #39;: the part of the back (or backbone) between the shoulder blades and the loins which an animal cannot reach to scratch
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45. & #39;All-overish& #39;:
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46. & #39;Routineer& #39;: one that adheres to or insists on routine https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/routineer">https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionar...
47. & #39;Perpotation& #39;: ordinarie drunkenesse
(Henry Cockeram, English Dictionarie, 1623)
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(Henry Cockeram, English Dictionarie, 1623)
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48. & #39;Saeva indignatio& #39;: ‘Savage indignation’, a feeling of contemptuous rage at human folly.
(Oxford English Dictionary, 3rd ed.)
(Oxford English Dictionary, 3rd ed.)
49. & #39;Backfriend& #39;: a seeming friend who is secretly an enemy
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50. & #39;Pernoctate& #39;: to stay up or out all night https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pernoctate">https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionar...
51. & #39;Novercal& #39;: of, relating to, or characteristic of a stepmother https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/novercal">https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionar...
52. & #39;Roorback& #39;: a defamatory falsehood published for political effect https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/roorback">https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionar...
53. & #39;Ultracrepidarian& #39;: one who is presumptuous and offers advice or opinions beyond one’s sphere of knowledge https://www.merriam-webster.com/words-at-play/polite-words-for-impolite-people/ultracrepidarian">https://www.merriam-webster.com/words-at-...
54. & #39;Nidorosity& #39;: eructation (an act of belching) with the taste of undigested roast-meat
(Samuel Johnson, A Dictionary of the English Language, 1755)
(Samuel Johnson, A Dictionary of the English Language, 1755)
55. & #39;Antithalian& #39;: opposed to festivities
(Webster’s New International Dictionary, 2nd Ed., 1934)
(Webster’s New International Dictionary, 2nd Ed., 1934)
56. & #39;Anecdotage& #39;: garrulous old age https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anecdotage">https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionar...
57. & #39;Abirritate& #39;: to decrease the irritability of
(Webster’s New International Dictionary, 2nd Ed., 1934)
(Webster’s New International Dictionary, 2nd Ed., 1934)
58. & #39;Amatorculist& #39;: a little insignificant lover; a pretender to affection
(Samuel Johnson, A Dictionary of the English Language, 1755)
(Samuel Johnson, A Dictionary of the English Language, 1755)
59. & #39;Job& #39;s comforter& #39;: a person who discourages or depresses while seemingly giving comfort and consolation
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60. & #39;Fleshment& #39;: excitement associated with a successful beginning https://www.merriam-webster.com/words-at-play/7-new-happy-words/fleshment">https://www.merriam-webster.com/words-at-...
61. & #39;Capitulant& #39;: one that capitulates https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/capitulant">https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionar...
62. & #39;Accismus& #39;: the pretended refusal of something one keenly desires
(Oxford English Dictionary, 3rd ed.)
(Oxford English Dictionary, 3rd ed.)
63. & #39;Mundivagant& #39;: wandering over the world
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64. & #39;Barbermonger& #39;: a man who is devoted to or vain about his appearance or dress https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/barbermonger">https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionar...
66. & #39;Jackassery& #39;: a piece of stupidity or folly https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jackassery">https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionar...
67. & #39;Maritality& #39;: excessive fondness of a wife for her husband
(Webster’s New International Dictionary, 2nd Ed., 1934)
(Webster’s New International Dictionary, 2nd Ed., 1934)
68. & #39;Serendipitist& #39;: one who finds valuable or agreeable things not sought for https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/serendipitist">https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionar...
69. & #39;Snickersnee& #39;
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70. & #39;Paracme& #39;: a point or period at which the prime or highest vigour is past; (in early use) spec. - the point when the crisis of a fever is past.
(Oxford English Dictionary, 3rd ed.)
(Oxford English Dictionary, 3rd ed.)
71. & #39;Spanghew& #39;: to throw violently into the air; especially, to throw (a frog) into the air from the end of a stick https://www.merriam-webster.com/words-at-play/top-10-words-with-bizarre-meanings/spanghew">https://www.merriam-webster.com/words-at-...
72. & #39;Neighborstained& #39;: stained with the blood of neighbors
(Webster’s New International Dictionary, 2nd Ed., 1934)
(Webster’s New International Dictionary, 2nd Ed., 1934)
73. & #39;Apiculate& #39;: ending abruptly in a small distinct point https://www.merriam-webster.com/words-at-play/more-useful-obscure-words-youve-probably-never-used/apiculate">https://www.merriam-webster.com/words-at-...
74. & #39;Smaragdine& #39;: yellowish green in color like an emerald https://www.merriam-webster.com/words-at-play/green-words/smaragdine">https://www.merriam-webster.com/words-at-...
75. & #39;Consopition& #39;: a lulling to sleep https://www.merriam-webster.com/words-at-play/10-things-you-do-every-day-without-even-knowing-it/consopition">https://www.merriam-webster.com/words-at-...
76. & #39;Sloomy& #39;: sleepy, sluggish https://www.merriam-webster.com/words-at-play/obscure-words-for-sleepy-times/sloomy">https://www.merriam-webster.com/words-at-...
77. & #39;Psittaceous& #39;: like a parrot https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/psittaceous">https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionar...
78. & #39;Pennyweighter& #39;: a thief that steals jewelry by substituting a fake for a valuable piece https://www.merriam-webster.com/words-at-play/11-obscure-interesting-words-for-thieves-thief-burglars-stealing/pennyweighter">https://www.merriam-webster.com/words-at-...
79. & #39;Alluvium& #39;: clay, silt, sand, gravel, or similar detrital material deposited by running water https://www.merriam-webster.com/words-at-play/a-glossary-of-river-words-terminology/alluvium">https://www.merriam-webster.com/words-at-...
80. & #39;Chevelure& #39;: a head of hair https://www.merriam-webster.com/words-at-play/hair-it-is-a-list-of-hair-words/chevelure">https://www.merriam-webster.com/words-at-...
81. & #39;Backspang& #39;: a trick or loophole that enables one to retreat from a bargain https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/backspang">https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionar...
82. & #39;Slantindicular& #39;: somewhat oblique https://www.merriam-webster.com/words-at-play/flummadiddle-bodacious-19th-century-americanisms/slantindicular">https://www.merriam-webster.com/words-at-...
83. & #39;Raucity& #39;: the state of being raucous https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/raucity">https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionar...
84. & #39;Lip-worshiper& #39;: one that worships in utterance only : one affirming devotion or fidelity without corresponding action https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lip-worshiper">https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionar...
85. & #39;Happify& #39;: to make happy
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86. & #39;Antipelargy& #39;: “the reciprocal love of children to their Parents, or (more generally) any requital or mutual kindness”
(Thomas Blount, Glossographia, 1656)
(Thomas Blount, Glossographia, 1656)
87. & #39;Infelicific& #39;: productive of unhappiness https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/infelicific">https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionar...
88. & #39;Hircine& #39;: resembling a goat in smell https://www.merriam-webster.com/words-at-play/whats-that-smell-10-obscure-words-for-bad-odors/hircine">https://www.merriam-webster.com/words-at-...
89. & #39;Averuncate& #39;: “to take away that which hurts, to weed”
(Henry Cockeram, English Dictionarie, 1623)
(Henry Cockeram, English Dictionarie, 1623)
90. & #39;Anonymuncule& #39;: an insignificant anonymous writer
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92. & #39;Backslide& #39;: to lapse morally or in the practice of religion https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/backslide">https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionar...
94. & #39;Agelast& #39;: a person who never laughs https://www.merriam-webster.com/words-at-play/surprising-uncommon-words/agelast">https://www.merriam-webster.com/words-at-...
95. & #39;Ambitionist& #39;: one excessively ambitious
(Webster’s New International Dictionary, 2nd Ed., 1934)
(Webster’s New International Dictionary, 2nd Ed., 1934)
96. & #39;Satisfice& #39;: to pursue the minimum satisfactory condition or outcome https://www.merriam-webster.com/words-at-play/words-for-bad-endings/satisfice">https://www.merriam-webster.com/words-at-...
97. & #39;Yeuky& #39;: itchy https://www.merriam-webster.com/words-at-play/itchy-words/yeuky">https://www.merriam-webster.com/words-at-...
98. & #39;Apricitie& #39;: “The warmenes of the Sunne in winter”
(Henry Cockeram, English Dictionarie, 1623)
(Henry Cockeram, English Dictionarie, 1623)
99. & #39;Ramulose& #39;: having many small branches https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ramulose">https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionar...
100. & #39;Gaincope& #39;: to meet or intercept by a short cut
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101. & #39;Ugsome& #39;: frightful, loathsome https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ugsome">https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionar...
102. & #39;Malobservation& #39;: erroneous observation or interpretation https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/malobservation">https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionar...
103. & #39;Calefaction& #39;: the state of being warmed https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/calefaction">https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionar...
104. & #39;Leucocholy& #39;: a state of feeling that accompanies preoccupation with trivial and insipid diversions https://www.merriam-webster.com/words-at-play/obscure-words-for-everyday-feelings/leucocholy">https://www.merriam-webster.com/words-at-...
105. & #39;Quasquicentennial& #39;: a 125th anniversary https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quasquicentennial">https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionar...
106. & #39;Mordacious& #39;: biting or sharp in manner or style : caustic https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mordacious">https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionar...
107. & #39;Insurgescence& #39;: tendency to make insurrection https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/insurgescence">https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionar...
109. & #39;Hamartia& #39;: a defect of character : error, guilt, or sin especially of the tragic hero in a literary work https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hamartia">https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionar...
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110. & #39;Gobemouche& #39;: a credulous person; especially: one who believes everything he or she hears
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111. & #39;Impedimenta& #39;: things that impede or hinder progress or movement; especially : baggage, equipment, or supplies https://www.merriam-webster.com/words-at-play/12-longest-unusually-long-english-words/impedimenta">https://www.merriam-webster.com/words-at-...
112. & #39;Jocoserious& #39;: mingling mirth and seriousness
(Webster’s New International Dictionary, 2nd Ed., 1934)
(Webster’s New International Dictionary, 2nd Ed., 1934)
113. & #39;Mediocrist& #39;: a person of no outstanding distinction https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mediocrist">https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionar...
115. & #39;Homodox& #39;: having the same opinion
(Webster’s New International Dictionary, 2nd Ed., 1934)
(Webster’s New International Dictionary, 2nd Ed., 1934)
116. & #39;Imparadise& #39;: to make supremely happy, transport with delight or joy
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117. & #39;Logomachist& #39;: one given to dispute over or about words https://www.merriam-webster.com/words-at-play/words-for-that-certain-person/logomachist">https://www.merriam-webster.com/words-at-...
118. & #39;Backlotter& #39;: one who raises poultry or rabbits on a small lot, usually a back lot https://www.merriam-webster.com/words-at-play/more-useful-obscure-words-youve-probably-never-used/backlotter">https://www.merriam-webster.com/words-at-...
119. & #39;Lowery& #39;: gloomy, lowering https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lowery">https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionar...
120. & #39;Natation& #39;: the action or art of swimming https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/natation">https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionar...
121. & #39;Malversation& #39;: misbehavior and especially corruption in an office, trust, or commission https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/malversation">https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionar...
122. & #39;Inhesion& #39;: the condition of being inherent in something https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inhesion">https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionar...
123. & #39;Estivo-autumnal& #39;: relating to or occurring in the summer and autumn https://www.merriam-webster.com/words-at-play/words-for-autumn-fall/estivo-autumnal">https://www.merriam-webster.com/words-at-...
124. & #39;Unclubbable& #39;: having or showing a disinclination for social activity : unsociable https://www.merriam-webster.com/words-at-play/8-words-for-introverts/unclubbable">https://www.merriam-webster.com/words-at-...
125. & #39;Abactor& #39;: one who steals cattle https://www.merriam-webster.com/words-at-play/11-obscure-interesting-words-for-thieves-thief-burglars-stealing/abactor">https://www.merriam-webster.com/words-at-...
127. & #39;Antipathize& #39; - to feel or show antipathy https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/antipathize">https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionar...
128. & #39;Groak& #39;: to look on silently—like a dog—at people while they are eating, hoping to be asked to eat a bit
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129. & #39;Mussitate& #39;: to speak through the teeth
(Henry Cockeram, An English Dictionarie, 1623)
(Henry Cockeram, An English Dictionarie, 1623)
130. & #39;Pandiculation& #39;: a stretching and stiffening especially of the trunk and extremities (as when fatigued and drowsy or after waking from sleep) https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/pandiculation">https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/p...
131. & #39;Satisdiction& #39;: the condition of having said enough
(Webster’s New International Dictionary, 2nd Ed., 1934)
(Webster’s New International Dictionary, 2nd Ed., 1934)
132. & #39;Corruptionist& #39; - one who practices or defends corruption especially in politics https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/corruptionist">https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionar...
133. & #39;Cicatrizant& #39; - promoting the healing of a wound or the formation of a cicatrix https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/cicatrizant">https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/c...
135. & #39;Réclame& #39;: public attention or acclaim not necessarily based on or proportionate to real value or achievement
(M-W Unabridged)
(M-W Unabridged)
136. & #39;Beneficence& #39;: the quality or state of doing or producing good https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beneficence">https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionar...
137. & #39;Ballon d’essai& #39; - trial balloon; a project or scheme tentatively announced in order to test public opinion #39;essai">https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ballon%20d& #39;essai">https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionar...
138. & #39;Callosity& #39;: lack of feeling or capacity for emotion https://www.merriam-webster.com/words-at-play/heres-that-thing-youre-feeling/callosity">https://www.merriam-webster.com/words-at-...
139. & #39;Anedged& #39;: Of teeth: set on edge; acutely irritated or discomforted
(Oxford English Dictionary, 3rd Edition)
(Oxford English Dictionary, 3rd Edition)
140. & #39;Disobligation& #39;: an act that purposely inconveniences or offends https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disobligation">https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionar...
141. & #39;Emporte& #39;: Irritated beyond self possession
(Webster’s Second International Dictionary, 1934)
(Webster’s Second International Dictionary, 1934)
142. & #39;Vulpinate& #39;: to play the Fox; to deceive with crafty wiles or deceits
(Thomas Blount, Glossographia, 1656)
(Thomas Blount, Glossographia, 1656)
143. & #39;Emporte& #39;: Irritated beyond self possession
(Webster’s Second International Dictionary, 1934)
(Webster’s Second International Dictionary, 1934)
144. & #39;Pestiferous& #39;: dangerous to society; pernicious https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pestiferous">https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionar...
145. & #39;Supperasitate& #39;: to flatter one for a meales meat
(Henry Cockeram, The English Dictionary, 1623)
(Henry Cockeram, The English Dictionary, 1623)
146. & #39;Singularitie& #39;: Private opinion, a desire to be odde from other men
(John Bullokar, An English Expositor, 1616)
(John Bullokar, An English Expositor, 1616)
147. & #39;Spoilsmonger& #39;: one who promises or distributes public offices and their emoluments as the reward of services to a party or its leaders
(Merriam-Webster Second International Dictionary, 1934)
(Merriam-Webster Second International Dictionary, 1934)
148. & #39;Grudgeful& #39;: harboring a grudge; full of resentment https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grudgeful">https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionar...
149. & #39;Inaffable& #39;: unpleasant in conversation
(Nathan Bailey, Dictionarium Britannicum, 1730)
(Nathan Bailey, Dictionarium Britannicum, 1730)
150. & #39;Evagation& #39;: a wandering of the mind https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/evagation">https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionar...
151. & #39;Connivance& #39;: corrupt or guilty assent to wrongdoing that involves knowledge of and failure to prevent or oppose it but no actual participation in it https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/connivance">https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionar...
