Liripoop

The tassle found on a graduate's hood

Artificer

1. A skilled craftsman
2. A clever or inventive designer
3. (Military) a serviceman trained in mechanics

Pronouncements

1. A formal expression of opinion; a judgment.
2. An authoritative statement.

Terrigenous

1. Of or produced by the earth
2. Derived from the land, especially by erosive action. Used primarily of sediments.

Turbid

1 Muddy or opaque, as a liquid clouded with a suspension of particles
2. Dense, thick, or cloudy turbid fog
3. In turmoil or confusion

Contumacious

A person described as being stubborn

Snollygoster

One, especially a politician, who is guided by personal advantage rather than by consistent, respectable principles.

Alacrity

Brisk and cheerful readiness

Usage:
He accepted the new job with such alacrity that the manager was looking forward to his first work day.

Pugnacious

1. Eager or quick to argue, quarrel, or fight.

2. Having the appearance of a willing fighter.

Usage:
In typically pugnacious style he reprimanded the senators for failing to contact him and inform him of the charges before the report was released.

Egregious

Extraordinary in some bad way; glaring; flagrant

Inimical

1. Tending to obstruct or harm: "actions inimical to our interests".

2. Unfriendly; hostile.

Exuviate

To shed or cast off (a covering/a skin or similar outer covering).

Olid

Evil/foul smelling

Obdurate

Stubborn

Unmoved by persuasion, pity, or tender feelings

Pogonotrophy

The act of cultivating, or growing and grooming, a moustache, beard, sideburns or other facial hair.

Comely

1. Pleasing or agreeable to the sight or good-looking.


2. According with custom or propriety