Uncommon

case

[k-as-e]

a container or situation designed for a specific purpose; also refers to an instance or example.

succedaneum

[suhk-si-dey-nee-uhm]

a substitute

incurable

[ink-ur-abl-e]

not able to be cured or remedied, often referring to diseases or conditions.

hegemonic

[hej-uh-mon-ik]

having hegemony or dominance

disrepute

[di-sre-ute]

a state of being held in low regard

kerfuffle

[kur-fuhf-uhl]

a commotion or fuss

salubrious

[suh-loo-bree-uhs]

favorable to or promoting health; healthful

querulous

[kwer-uh-luhs]

full of complaints; complaining

sanguine

[sang-gwin]

cheerfully optimistic, hopeful, or confident

idyllic

[ahy-dil-ik]

suitable for or suggestive of an idyll; charmingly simple or rustic

coiffure

[kwah-fyoor]

a style of arranging the hair, typically elaborate

hegira

[hi-jahy-ruh]

any flight or journey to a more desirable or congenial place

retort

[ri-twart]

to return (an accusation, epithet, etc.) upon the person uttering it

raze

[reyz]

to tear down; demolish; level to the ground

mephitic

[muh-fit-ik]

offensive to the smell

lampoon

[lam-poon]

publicly criticize (someone or something) by using ridicule, irony, or sarcasm

obstreperous

[uhb-strep-er-uhs]

noisy and difficult to control

gaze

[gayz]

to look steadily and intently at something

clean

[kleen]

free from dirt, pollution, or unwanted matter

incredulous

[in-krej-uh-luhs]

indicating or showing unbelief

polysyllabic

[p-olysyll-ab-ik]

consisting of several syllables, often used to describe long or complex words.

complainer

[k-ompl-ain-er]

a person who frequently expresses dissatisfaction or grievances.

succuss

[suh-kuhs]

medicine/medical; to shake (a patient) in order to determine if a fluid is present in the thorax or elsewhere

dulcet

[dul-suht]

sweet and pleasing to the ear