6th Page of Coolest

Ahem, words, words, words.


Crucifix: representation of the cross on which Jesus died
Stygian: gloomy and dark, infernal, hellish, of or relating to the river Styx
Aerolith: meteorite, specific type of meteorite
Catacombs: pl. vault, tomb, crypt, ossuary, often labyrinthine
Hendiadys: rhetoric, such as grace and favor instead of gracious favor
Escadrille: a small squadron, usually of six, a small team, typically of six airplanes
Panjandrum: important or self-important person, self-important, pompous official
Ubiquitous: being or seeming to be everywhere at the same time, omnipresent
Breviloquence: speech characterized by brevity, shortness, briefness
Tergiversate: equivocate, to change one's attitude or opinions rapidly
Antanaclasis: stylistic trope of repeating a word, but with a different meaning each time
Elenchus: logical refutation by proving the opposite, argument thereof
Pantomime: communication through gestures and facial movements
Oeuvre: the corpus of an author, canon, or a collective symposium
Cataphract: suit of armor for a man and horse
Anathema: malison,  strong curse, that which one vehemently despises
Perturb: disturb in mind or make uneasy or cause to be worried or alarmed
Quaff: to drink, to drink heartily
Arithmetic: branch of math dealing with the properties and manipulation of numbers
Concomitant: phenomenon that naturally accompanies or follows something, concurrent
Alchemy: ancient chemistry, arcane chemistry, science of elements made to educe effects

Omniligent: reading or having read everything, characterized by encyclopedic reading

Jackanapes: impudent person, impertinent person, dislikable person

Sobriquet: nickname, moniker, adopted name

Cumulonimbus: type of cloud that augurs, foretells, or indicates bad weather

Paroxysm: convulsion, sudden attack or violent expression of an emotion or activity 

Testament: person’s last will, that which serves as evidence of a specific event or quality

Obtenebrate: to darken as if by shadowing, to darken, to make dark or evil

Circuitous: having a circular or winding course, indirect, roundabout

Arpeggio: notes of a chord played in succession, either ascending or descending 

Misericordia: amercement(law), thin-bladed dagger, luxury given to a member of a sect

Edifice: large building, construct, complex set of beliefs

Cloister: monastatic establishment, convent of living

Sybarite: person devoted to pleasure and luxury, a voluptuary, hedonist

Altazimuth: mount for astronomical telescopes that shows horizontal and vertical rotation 

Opprobrium: harsh criticism, censure, obloquy, disgrace due to poor social conduct

Emissary: an agent sent on a mission to represent or advance the interests of another 

Cadaver: corpse, specifically one dressed for a procedure

Lugubrious: gloomy or dismal, especially exaggerated

Vanguard: foremost leading group in an army, position of forefront of new developments

Berceuse: lullaby, song used to put someone to sleep

Intransigent: refusing to conduct a position, usually an extreme one, uncompromising 

Eschatology: philosophy or theology focused on the end of the world or analysis thereof

Dyspeptic: having a morose disposition, relating to dyspepsia, irritable

Photon: physics term, a quantum of electromagnetic radiation or energy

Page 6, Part 1

"Quisquose" is always a large point of contention, it's a Cocteau Twins song, and they are reputed to be genius, obscure, hipster shit(they're neither of the former). Their frontwoman maintains this definition and this is the only one that I could fact-check in a reasonable period of time. I found out about it from some avenue a long time ago, but not the Cocteau Twins, found them about 3 years ago(think I was searching for the definition, actually). Anyway, that's the sort of point that I'm clarifying and hitherto, it'll just be that way. (Despite the fact that I can't rationalize the etymology of it).

Elicit: to bring or draw out (something latent), educe, summon, to provoke a reaction
Lithosphere: outermost shell of a planet, the crust and uppermost mantle
Objet d’art: object of art
Bibelot: trinket, bauble, small object which is rare or valuable or beautiful, a small book
Cleanse: to free from dirt, defilement, or guilt, purge or clean
Ineffable: indescribable, impossible to describe, enchantingly amazing
Pellucid: translucently clear, limpid, ethereal
Chandelier: ceiling-mounted light fixture or glass structure
Sinecure: an easy occupation or one which requires almost no responsibility
Panacea: a cure-all, medicine, herb, or concoction designed or functioning as a cure-all
Element: fundamental, essential, or irreducible constituent of a composite entity elements
Meniscus: anatomical term, the curve in a liquid when observed in a cylinder
Recherché: elegant, refined or tasteful, sophisticated
Souvenir: keepsake, memento, something of sentimental value
Aphesis: omission of sound or verbiage at the beginning of a word or phrase
Cadence: rhythmic flow of the sounds of language
Symposium: conference for discussion of a particular topic
Resonance: quality of being resonant, extension of sound via sympathetic vibration
Paradigm: clearly defined archetype, typical example or pattern of something
Parabola: mathematical term, looks akin to a “u” or “n”
Xenoglossy: language learned spontaneously and without prior knowledge
Synecdoche: a reference to a part as opposed to the whole, girl as “skirt” ship as “sail”
Amphora: ceramic, two-handled vase with a narrow neck, usually contains alcohol
Essence: intrinsic or indispensable properties that serve to typify or identify something
Andante: music, moderately slow
Pallid: pale, wan, deficient in color
Capriccio: music, improvisation, without adherence to rules
Oasis: fertile, vibrant, or green spot in a desert or wasteland
Aubade: poem or song about dawn/morning, opposite of nocturne
Colliquate: to change from solid to liquid, to liquefy
Vincible: able to be harmed, vulnerable, susceptible, vulnerable
Coloratura: elaborate vocal music
Vivisepulture: the act of being buried alive or burying alive
Succinct: briefly stated, laconic
Emerald: dark green
Sojourn: brief visit, stopover, jaunt
Revenant: specter, ghost, one who returns after a long absence
Stillicide: water falling from the roof of a house
Quotidian: daily, mundane, occurring every day
Quisquose: something which is difficult to deal with
Morceau: a small literary or musical composition
Murmur: low, indistinct, continuous sound, to utter such a sound
Pianissimo: music, very softly
Marmoreal: of, like, made of,  or related to marble
Coracle: small rounded boat made of waterproof material stretched over a frame