Most people know that vocabulary is not my strong suit, so I decided to challenge myself and incorporate lexicography into my Poisonwood bible reading.
SMOTE; (past of smite) verb, to strike or hit. Ex. She smote him on the back with her umbrella.
EMISSARIES; noun plural, representatves sent on a mission or errand. Ex. They were emissaries to negotiate peace.
GALLIMAUFRY; noun, a hodgepodge, jumble, confused medly Ex. I am a lame galllimaufry and she is always perfect.
CONSORTING; verb (from consort), partnering, associating, a husband or wife. Ex. He had been consorting with the locals.
CONTEMPTUOUS;adj., show or expressing contempt, didain, scornful, open disrespect. Ex.In Georgia I had seen people angered by my father before, or intimidated, but never comtemptuous. (p.40)
PAROXYSM; a sudden violent outburst, fit of violent actions or emotion. Ex. He had a paroxysm of anger.
PESTILENCE; noun, A usually fatal epidemic or disease. Ex. The bubonic plague.
CASTIGATED; verb (castigate) to reprimand severly or punish in order to correct. Ex. She was castigated for her use of a swear word.
INSOLENCE; noun, rude behavior or speech. Ex. She was punished for her insolence towards her elders.
LATRINE; noun, A toilet or something used as one. Ex. He was forced to make a nearby bush act as a latrine.
REGALED; verb (part of regale), to entertain lavishly with choice food or drink. Ex. They regaled their honorary guest for many days.
Definitions from; www.dictionary.com
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