Patter Song

Patter Song ~ Comical song sung rapidly that consists of words sung together in rapid succession.

Equaimity

Equanimity ~ (Latin, 'equal mind') A calm temperament, eveness of temper even when under stress.

Obstreperous

Obstreperous ~ (Latin, literally 'rattling against') Noisily and agressively boisterous, strongly objecting to something or refusing to be controlled.

Swot

Swot ~ (Scottish) A period of hard study, intense study especially for an examination.

Operuse

Operuse ~ (Latin) Taxing, requiring alot of effort, busy, active or hard working.

Macadam

Macadam ~ (Scottish) A smooth hard road surface made from small broken pieces of stone usually mixed with tar or asphalt in compressed layers (so goes the heart)

Pristine

Pristine ~ (Latin) Immaculate, so clean and neat as to look as good as new. Unspoiled, not yet ruined by human encroachment.

Algophobia

Algophobia ~ An usually intense fear of pain.

Pellucid

Pellucid ~ (Latin 1700's literally 'shine through') Transparent, allowing all or most light to pass through. Clear in meaning, easy to understand.

Perfectionism

Perfectionism ~ A disposition regarding anything short of being perfect as being unacceptable.

Vedette

Vedette ~ (French, late 1700's) A mounted soldier, positioned ahead of a force of soldiers, serving as a scout.

Apace

Apace ~ (French, 1400's) moving quickly at a good or fast pace, at such speed as to keep up momentum. Literally ... 'on step'.

Flounce

Flounce ~ To move with angry swagger, perhaps with exaggerated motions showing displeasure or indignation.

Galoot

Galoot ~ (Slang, Late 1800's) An awkward or uncouth person. Someone regarded as clumsy or thoughtless.

Trumpery

Trumpery ~ Something without use or value, often showy, empty or ridiculous.

Puerile

Puerile ~ (French) Childishly silly, even trivial and foolish.

Curmudgeon

Curmudgeon ~ Ill tempered, difficult cantankerous person full of stubborn ideas or opinions.

Dessert

Dessert ~ (French) meaning, a course following, a sweet course eaten at the end of the meal. Also slang for enabling oneself to enjoy the sweetness of something or someone.

Abutment

Abutment ~ The state of touching, the positioning of 2 things so that they meet.

Jollify

Jollify ~ To make somebody or something cheerful or create a festive atmosphere in something. {YES! chocolate)

Mither

Mither ~ (Scottish) To pester or annoy someone. Finding a situation or person frustrating.

Imagineer

Imagineer ~ One who has a creative imagination and able to put it to practical use.

Linguistical

Linguistical ~ Proper use of language. Signifing clear thought, with the end result of understanding. {It's all Greek to me}

Neurotic

Neurotic ~ (Greek) Mental imbalance, abnormal, unstable. Carries qualities of hysteric, with expression of being disturbed.

Doggedly

Doggedly ~ Stubbornly tenacious. Determined, obstinate. Quality of one whom does not back down in a circumstance.

Languishing

Languishing ~ (French) To lose vigor and vitality, to become weak, droop, as one would fade away quietly. Evidence of prolonged inactivity. A tender melancholy expression.

Illogical

Illogical ~ (French) Incorrect reasoning, groundless, invalid. A confused set of instructions.

Yeti

Yeti ~ (Tibetan) Meaning 'bear of the rocky place'. Also known as the abominable snowman. Mystical creature to inhabit the ice topped Himalayans.

Unconventional

Unconventional ~ failure to follow traditional beliefs or practices. Not bound to conforming. Out of the ordinary

Gambit

Gambit ~ (Italian) A maneuver or strategic move to secure an advantage. A remark intended to open a conversation.