impetuous

[im-pech-oo-uhs]

acting or done quickly and without thought or care

fabricate

[fab-ri-keyt]

to devise or invent (a legend, lie, etc.)

coax

[kohks]

to manipulate to a desired end by adroit handling or persistent effort

smorgasbord

[smawr-guhs-bawrd]

a buffet meal of various hot and cold hors d'oeuvres, salads, casserole dishes, meats, cheeses, etc.

irk

[urk ]

to irritate, annoy, or exasperate

funambulist

[fyoo-nam-byuh-list]

a tightrope walker

bedevil

[bih-dev-uhl]

to cause great trouble or torment

boastful

[b-oastf-ul]

showing excessive pride or self-satisfaction in one’s achievements or possessions.

noob

[noob]

a newbie, especially a person who is new to an online community and whose online participation and interactions display a lack of skill or knowledge

core

[kor]

the central or most important part of something

affliction

[uh-flik-shun]

a state of pain, distress, or suffering

shambolic

[sham-bol-ik]

very disorganized; messy or confused

ken

[ken]

know

battery

[ba-tte-ery]

a device that supplies power

crapulous

[krap-yuh-luhs]

given to or characterized by gross excess in drinking or eating

pristine

[pris-teen]

having its original purity; uncorrupted or unsullied

lugubrious

[loo-goo-bree-uhs]

mournful, dismal, or gloomy, especially in an affected, exaggerated, or unrelieved manner

peacock

[pee-kok]

to make a vainglorious display; strut like a peacock

river

[riv-er]

a large natural stream of water.

picayune

[pik-ee-yoon]

of little value or account; small; trifling

authentic

[aw-then-tik]

genuine, real, or original; not a copy, imitation, or counterfeit; conforming to the source or representing true characteristics or qualities.

nonplussed

[non-pluhst]

completely puzzled or perplexed by something unexpected

exploit

[ex-plo-oit]

make full use of and derive benefit from