She was known to have the gift of beatitude, and she could do no wrong.
Bete noire - A detested person (disliked or avoided)
Our local bete noire frequented around the bar, but no one could even stand the sight of him there.
Bode - Be an omen of a particular outcome
The angry stares we were getting did not bode well for the competition coming up.
Dank - Disagreeably damp, musty, and typically cold
All of the children were scared of the dank, dark tunnel that was located near the park.
Ecumenical - General, universal
The ecumenical agreement from all of the countries is that the tyrant must be terminated.
Fervid - Intensely enthusiastic or passionate
Her ex-boyfriend continued to pursue her, with plenty of fervid attempts on winning her heart again.
Fetid - Smelling extremely unpleasant
The remains of a dead bird left a fetid scent that lasted for about 2 weeks.
Gargantuan - Of great mass
Our jaws dropped as we saw the gargantuan middle blocker on the opposing women's volleyball team.
Heyday - The period of a person's or thing's greatest success or popularity
My dad always likes to reminisce on his heyday, calling those years the "best 4 years of his life."
Incubus - A cause of distress or anxiety like a nightmare
His incubus seemed to be the angry bullies that always tormented him during the day.
Infrastructure - The basic physical and organizational structures and facilities needed for the operation
The dorm room's infrastructure was flawed, with not enough dorms and bathrooms to comply with the residents.
Inveigle - Persuade (someone) to do something by means of deception or flattery
My friend always managed to inveigle herself into any man's heart, always praising how handsome and strong he was.
Kudos - Praise and honor received for an achievement
Kudos on finally dumping that boy, Chanel!
Lagniappe - Something given as a bonus or extra gift
I was surprised at the little lagniappe my fiancee had left on my nightstand last night.
Prolix - Using a or containing too many words; tediously lengthy
At first glance, the student's essay seemed to be somewhat prolix and boring to read.
Protege - a person who receives support and protection from an influential patron who furthers the protege's career
The rich older man kept a strict eye on his young protege, in order to make sure he was going on the right path to his career.
Prototype - A first or preliminary model of something, esp. a machine, from which other froms are developed or copied
The prototype of the new car seemed promising, and with a few more adjustments it could turn out to be a great vehicle.
Sycophant - A person who acts obsequiously toward someone in order to gain advantage; a servile flatterer
He hadn't expected a sycophant as an assistant.
Tautology - The saying of the same thing twice in different words
Truckle - Submit or behave obsequiously
The dog truckled once his owner sprayed him with a water bottle.
Obsequious - Obedient or attentive to an excessive or servile degree
My sister had become increasingly obsequious, always following me around, doing anything I asked her to do.
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