Doublupdate, I Avoid Technology

Belabor: to attack, strike, to explain or insist on excessively, scold
Epithelium: type of body tissue
Trapezoid: quadrilateral having two parallel sides
Proscenium: Greek or Roman theater stage, the part of a stage in front of the curtain
Radii: pl. the radius of a circle/sphere is any line segment from its center to its perimeter
Gallimaufry: jumble, hodgepodge, mélange, imbroglio, farrago, miscellany
Vertiginous: of, relating to, typified by, or affected with vertigo or dizziness, whirling
Odium: disgrace from a hateful action, enmity, opprobrium, strong dislike, contempt
Incendiary: causing or capable of causing fire, combustible, inflammatory
Uniaxial: having one, of, relating to, or affecting one axis
Exigent: needing immediate action, urgent, requiring much effort or expense, demanding
Matutinal: of, relating to, or occurring in the morning, early
Rostrum: dais, pulpit, podium, or other elevated platform for public speaking
Apoplexy: stroke, impairment or neuralgia from cerebral hemorrhage
Causerie: informal discussion or chat, short conversational piece of writing or criticism
Transverse: extending or lying across, in a crosswise direction, at angles to the long axis
Thalassocrat: one who has maritime supremacy, of a ruler, expert seaman, or trader
Dirigisme: economic planning and control by the state
Panopticon: prison designed so that the overseer can see all of the prisoners at all times
Castanet: small, percussion instruments made of hard material which are clicked together
Escritoire: writing desk, desk designed for studies

Impetus: a drive or compelling force, motivation, a reason to do something

Riparian: of, on, or relating to the banks of a natural course of water, stream, or river

Corrigenda: error to be revised, especially a printer's error, list of errors with corrections

Mosaic: artwork, picture, or design made by setting small colored pieces into a surface 

Scythestone: stone for sharpening scythes, a whetstone 

Aegis: auspices, kindly endorsement and guidance, a shield

Cinnabar: bright red, glowing red

Synapse: junction or network of nerve impulses

Elliptical: of, relating to, or having the shape of an ellipse, with a word or words omitted

Demigod: the offspring of a god and a mortal, usually gifted with exceptional powers 

Chatoyant: like or resembling a cat’s eye

Esculent: edible, able or safe to be eaten

Polymerization: chemical process that combines several monomers to form a polymer 

Reredos: back of a hearth of a fireplace, ornate screen on the wall at the back of an altar 

Acherontic: infernal, gloomy, dismal, moribund, fiery, dark

Gendarmerie: French police force, force of gendarmes

Cyrenaic: pertaining to a philosophical tenet (that pleasure is the only good in life)

Scholium: marginal annotation or comment, annotation, note in an appendix

Hybrid: word made of parts from different languages, offspring of two different things

Guerdon: to reward, a reward, recompense, payment

Termagant: quarrelsome, scolding woman, a shrew, harridan 

Vale: the world, life, mortal or earthly life

Doldrums: a spell or state of listlessness or despondency, blues, period of ennui

Impluvium: of a Roman house, rectangular pool in an atrium used to gather rain water 

Comatose: of, relating to, or affected with coma, unconscious, marked by lethargy, torpid

Quidnunc: one who is curious and given to speculating, especially about trivial things

Espionage: act or practice of spying or of using spies to obtain secret information 

Triumvirate: group of three men responsible for public administration or civil authority 

Raconteur: one who tells stories and anecdotes with skill, brio, and wit, skilled storyteller

Autumnal: pertaining to, like, relating, or evocative of Autumn

Garrison: body of troops stationed in a fortified place, permanent military post

Erudite: characterized by great knowledge or insight, learned or scholarly 

Rubicon: point of no return, limit which, when reached, requires absolute commitment

Vacillate: to waver between actions or decisions, to hesitate

Petard: explosive device used in warfare to breach a wall, kind of firecracker 

Rendezvous: meeting at a given time and place, to go to or arrive at a meeting place 

Annihilate: to destroy completely, eliminate, kill in large numbers, obliterate

Cerebellum: part of the brain that regulates coordination and voluntary muscle movement

Evanescent: brief, transient, ephemeral

Vehement: zealous, ardent, impassioned, typified by influence of expression or fervor

Seraglio: harem, harem house, brothel, living quarters thereof

Jaguar: large, spotted feline mammal of Central and South America 

Polyglot: one who speaks multiple languages, containing matter in several languages

Gossamer: delicate, light, flimsy, transparent and thin, like a spider’s silk

Expostulate: to reason earnestly with someone to dissuade or correct, remonstrate

Denizen: inhabitant, resident, one that frequents a particular place, occupant

Requiescat: prayer for the repose of the soul of the dead or a dead person

Salmagundi: mixture or assortment, potpourri, medley

Tremulous: marked by trembling, quivering, or shaking

Congelifraction: splitting or disintegration of rocks as a result of the freezing of the water 

Quintessence: fifth element, perfect embodiment

Rigmarole: complex protocol or procedure, confused, rambling, or incoherent discourse

Opacity: opaqueness, obscurity, impenetrability

Metallurgical: of, pertaining to, or relating to metallurgy

Exegesis: critical explanation, analysis, or interpretation of a text or portion of a text

Colcothar: brownish-red oxide of iron 

Fulcrum: point, structure, or support on which a lever pivots

Belvedere: roofed structure, on top of another building, which commands a large view

Parallax: apparent dislocation of an object seen from two points not perceived as the same

Solarium: sunroom, room, gallery, or glassed-in porch exposed to the sun 

Vaticinate: prophesy, prognosticate, augur, foretell

Equilibrium: state of rest or balance due to the equal action of opposing forces 

Kakistocracy: government lead by unscrupulous, unsuitable, or unqualified people 

Modicum: small, moderate, or token amount, a limited quantity or amount, small portion

Inenubilable: incapable of being cleared of clouds, unclear, indistinct, inexplicable 

Bellwether: leader or indicator of future trends, trendsetter

Testatrix: a female testator, a woman writing her last will and testament

Oyez: “yes”, “hear, hear”, used thrice in a row to conduct the opening of a court of law 

Eucalyptus: tall type of Australian tree

Vigesimal Bounty, Sucka Emcees....

Again, more sumptuous words for your famished brain. Clithridiate is one of my favorite words. Nothing (in a brief scan) seems out of place. The words have a place here, so let 'em speak for themselves.


Sanguine: of a healthy reddish color, ruddy, blood-red, of the color of blood
Divisi: music term, divided, separated
Ossuary: place, container or receptacle for holding the bones of the dead
Clithridiate: keyhole-shaped, resembling a keyhole
Sonnet: fourteen-line poem with specific rhyme scheme
Esclavage: a necklace having several rows of chains, beads, or jewels
Palladian: of or relating to wisdom or learning
Slice: a thin section of something, to slash or remove a small section of
Lithe: readily bent, supple, flexible, marked by effortless grace
Falciform: falcate, curved, convex, sickle-shaped
Loom: the art of weaving, to come into view as a massive, distorted, or indistinct image
Acidulous: somewhat acidic or sour in taste or manner, somewhat sarcastic
Facility: building made or used for convenience, ease of moving or doing, aptitude
Calico: coarse, brightly printed cloth, a type of pattern
Aquarelle: painting done in transparent watercolors, watercolor, watercolor painting
Scion: an heir or descendant, a twig or shoot used for grafting
Proscenium: Greek or Roman theater stage, the part of a stage in front of the curtain
Xysti: pl. covered portico of a gymnasium
Clavicle: the collarbone of a human
Puree: rub through a strainer or process in an electric blender
Eglantine: European rose, sweetbrier

Mystique: the special, esoteric skill or mysterious faculty essential in a calling or activity

Amelus: individual exhibiting Amelia (the congenital absence of one or more limbs)

Sweven: dream, vision, premonition

Celluloid: transparent, colorless, synthetic plastic used to manufacture photographic film

Aposiopesis: abrupt stop of a thought in a sentence, as if the speaker could not continue

Siphon: to suck through, absorb through an appendage

Gallery: raised area, often having a stepped or sloping floor, in a public building

Centennial: of or relating to a period of 100 years, occurring once every 100 years 

Elision: omission of a vowel, consonant, or syllable in pronunciation 

Trinity: group consisting of three closely related members, unity of three special objects

Numina: pl. presiding divinity or spirit of a place, creative energy, genius 

Memorabilia: pl. things remarkable and worthy of remembrance or record

Replica: copy or reproduction of a work of art, especially one made by the original artist 

Chalice: cup for consecrated wine, goblet 

Lathe: machine for shaping a piece of material by rotating it rapidly along its axis 

Traipse: walk, to wander without destination, gad, aimlessly or blithely walk

Roseate: rose-colored, rosy, optimistic, cheerful and bright, promising

Expatiate: to speak or write at length or in considerable detail, expound, elaborate

Demarche: course of action, maneuver, specific movement

Propinquity: nearness in place, approximate location, proximity, vicinity 

Gloaming: dusk, twilight, evening, vesper

Calliope: musical instrument fitted with steam whistles, played from a keyboard

Aliment: something that nourishes, food, to supply with sustenance or food

Sestina: poem of six six-line stanzas and a three-line envoy