Uncommon

insufflate

[in-suhf-leyt]

to blow or breathe (something) in

ubiquitous

[yoo-bik-wi-tuhs]

existing or being everywhere, especially at the same time; omnipresent

desideratum

[dih-sid-uh-rey-tuhm]

something wanted or needed

alembic

[uh-lem-bik]

anything that transforms, purifies, or refines

inimical

[ih-nim-i-kuhl]

adverse in tendency or effect; unfavorable; harmful

nimiety

[ni-mahy-i-tee]

excess; overabundance

clinometer

[klahy-nom-i-ter]

an instrument used for measuring the angle or elevation of slopes

hegira

[hi-jahy-ruh]

any flight or journey to a more desirable or congenial place

orotund

[awr-uh-tuhnd]

(of the voice or speech) characterized by strength, fullness, richness, and clearness

feckless

[fek-lis]

lacking initiative or strength of character; irresponsible

matutinal

[muh-toot-n-l]

pertaining to or occurring in the morning; early in the day

persiflage

[pur-suh-flahzh]

light and slightly contemptuous mockery or banter

capricious

[kuh-prish-uhs]

given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior

obstreperous

[uhb-strep-er-uhs]

noisy and difficult to control

alacrity

[uh-lak-ri-tee]

cheerful readiness, promptness, or willingness

claptrap

[klap-trap]

absurd or nonsensical talk or ideas

ambrosial

[am-broh-zhuhl]

exceptionally pleasing to taste or smell; especially delicious or fragrant

imbroglio

[im-brohl-yoh]

a misunderstanding, disagreement, etc. of a complicated or bitter nature, as between persons or nations

roister

[roi-ster]

enjoy oneself or celebrate in a noisy or boisterous way

loquacious

[loh-kwey-shuhs]

talking or tending to talk much or freely; talkative; chattering; babbling; garrulous

plashy

[plash-ee]

marshy; wet

tessellate

[tes-uh-leyt]

to form small squares or blocks, as floors or pavements; form or arrange in a checkered or mosaic pattern

succedaneum

[suhk-si-dey-nee-uhm]

a substitute

inchoate

[in-koh-it]

not organized; lacking order