Uncommon

eventide

[ee-vuhn-tide]

the time of evening

dogmatic

[dawg-mat-ik]

relating to or of the nature of a dogma or dogmas or any strong set of principles concerning faith, morals, etc., as those laid down by a church; doctrinal

woo

[woo]

to seek the favor, affection, or love of, especially with a view to marriage

cicerone

[sis-uh-roh-nee]

a guide who gives information about antiquities and places of interest to sightseers

obtuse

[uhb-toos]

not quick or alert in perception, feeling, or intellect; not sensitive or observant; dull

irascible

[ih-ras-uh-buhl]

having or showing a tendency to be easily angered

contemplative

[kon-tem-pluh-tiv]

expressing or involving prolonged thought

nourishing

[n-our-ish-ing]

providing substances necessary for growth, health, and well-being.

bathrobe

[bath-rohb]

a loose-fitting garment worn after bathing

meddle

[med-l]

to involve oneself in a matter without right or invitation; interfere officiously and unwantedly

unctuous

[uhngk-choo-uhs]

of the nature of or characteristic of an unguent or ointment; oily; greasy

ribald

[rib-uhld]

vulgar or indecent in speech, language, etc.; coarsely mocking, abusive, or irreverent; scurrilous

lethargic

[luh-thahr-jik]

affected by lethargy; sluggish and lacking energy

depleting

[d-epl-et-ing]

reducing the quantity, strength, or value of something.

manipulate

[muh-nip-yuh-leyt]

to handle or control something skillfully, often with deceit

furtive

[fur-tiv]

characterized by stealth; sly and secretive

vocal

[v-ok-al]

relating to the voice or speaking; also means openly expressing opinions or ideas.

dogged

[daw-gid, dog-id]

persistent in effort; stubbornly tenacious

resplendent

[res-plen-dent]

attractive and impressive through being richly colorful or sumptuous

forwonder

[fawr-wuhn-der]

to astonish; fill with wonder or amazement

politeness

[puh-lahyt-nes]

behavior that is respectful and considerate of others

idolize

[ahy-duh-lahyz]

to admire or love someone excessively

pleiades

[plee-uh-deez]

a cluster of stars in the constellation taurus that includes six stars in the form of a very small dipper.

valorous

[val-er-uhs]

showing great courage in the face of danger, especially in battle