1. Gesticulate – show, express or direct through movement 2. Pillory – a wooden instrument of punishment on a post with holes for the wrists and neck; offenders were locked in and so exposed to public scorn; punish by putting in a pillory 3. Scintillate – physics: fluoresce momentarily when struck by a charged particle or high-energy photon; give off 4. Transmute – alter the nature of; change in outward structure or looks 5. Reverberate – treat, process, heat, melt, or refine in a reverberating furnace; be reflected as heat, sound, or light or shock waves 6. Quaff – a hearty draft; to swallow hurriedly or greedily or in one draught 7. Ignominy – a state of dishonor
8. Purport – the pervading meaning or tenor; the intended meaning of a communication
9. Nugatory – of no real value
10. Desperado – a bold outlaw
11. Ignominious – deserving or bringing disgrace or shame
12. Choleric – characterized by anger; quickly aroused to anger
13. Plumage – the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds
14. Obtrusive – sticking out; protruding; undesirably noticeable
15. Animadversion – harsh criticism or disapproval
16. Delve – turn up, loosen, or remove earth
17. Pathos – a quality that arouses emotions; a style that has the power to evoke feelings
18. Potentate – a ruler who is unconstrained by law
19. Denizen – a plant or animal naturalized in a region; a person who inhabits a particular place 20. Ethereal – characterized by unusual lightness and delicacy; of or containing or dissolved in ether 21. Edifice – a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place 22. Languor – inactivity; showing an unusual lack of energy; a feeling of lack of interest or energy 23. Vivify – make more striking or animated; give new life or energy to 24. Anathema – a formal ecclesiastical curse accompanied by excommunication; a detested person 25. Cabalistic – having a secret or hidden meaning
26. Importunate – expressing earnest entreaty
27. Mountebank – a flamboyant deceiver; one who attracts customers with tricks or jokes
28. Panoply – a complete and impressive array
29. Askance – directed to one side with or as if with doubt or suspicion or envy; with a side or oblique glance
30. Vestment – gown worn by the clergy
31. Decorous – characterized by propriety and dignity and good taste in manners and conduct; according with custom or propriety
32. Impute – attribute or credit to
33. Somniferous – sleep inducing
34. Erudite – having or showing profound knowledge
35. Palliate – provide physical relief, as from pain; lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of
36. Decorum – propriety in manners and conduct
37. Zenith – the point above the observer that is directly opposite the nadir on the imaginary sphere against which celestial bodies appear to be projected 38. Plebeian – of the common people of ancient Rome; of or associated with the great masses of people 39. Indefatigable – showing sustained enthusiastic action with unflagging vitality
40. Manifold – many and varied; having many features or forms; a pipe that has several lateral outlets to or from other pipes 41. Accost – approach with an offer of sexual favors; speak to someone 42. Blight – any plant disease resulting in withering without rotting; a state or condition being blighted 43. Privy – informed about something secret or not generally known; hidden from general view or use 44. Caprice – a sudden desire
45. Denote – have as a meaning; be a sign or indication of
46. Gape – a stare of amazement; an expression of openmouthed astonishment 47. Surmount – be on top of; be or do something to a greater degree 48. Ail – aromatic bulb used as seasoning; to be ill or unwell 49. Grotesque – distorted and unnatural in shape or size; abnormal and hideous 50. Heterodox – characterized by departure from accepted beliefs or standards
