Uncommon

matutinal

[muh-toot-n-l]

pertaining to or occurring in the morning; early in the day

oeillade

[œ-yad]

an amorous glance; ogle

meritorious

[mer-i-tawr-ee-uhs]

deserving praise, reward, esteem, etc.; praiseworthy

ambrosial

[am-broh-zhuhl]

exceptionally pleasing to taste or smell; especially delicious or fragrant

pharaonic

[fair-ey-on-ik]

impressively or overwhelmingly large, luxurious, etc.

manifold

[ma-nif-old]

diverse, varied

deference

[def-er-uhns]

respectful submission or yielding to the judgment, opinion, will, etc., of another

verisimilitude

[ver-uh-si-mil-i-tood]

the appearance of truth; the quality of seeming to be true

annexing

[an-ek-sing]

to add or attach something, especially territory

redoubtable

[ri-dou-tuh-buhl]

that is to be feared; formidable

innate

[ih-neyt]

existing in one from birth; inborn; native

punctilious

[puhngk-til-ee-uhs]

extremely attentive to punctilios; strict or exact in the observance of the formalities or amenities of conduct or actions; showing great attention to detail or correct behavior

graduate

[graj-oo-it]

one that has received an academic degree, a diploma, or a certificate.

orotund

[awr-uh-tuhnd]

(of the voice or speech) characterized by strength, fullness, richness, and clearness

scurrilous

[skur-uh-luhs]

making or spreading scandalous claims about someone with the intention of damaging their reputation

plumbeous

[pluhm-bee-uhs]

resembling or containing lead; leaden

militate

[mil-i-teyt]

to have a substantial effect; weigh heavily

antediluvian

[an-tee-di-loo-vee-uhn]

a person who lived before the Flood; a very old or old-fashioned person or thing

repugnant

[ri-puhg-nuhnt]

in conflict with; incompatible with

epic

[ep-ik]

a long narrative poem or a grand and heroic story

umami

[oo-mah-mee]

a strong meaty taste imparted by glutamate and certain other amino acids: often considered to be one of the basic taste sensations along with sweet, sour, bitter, and salty

belong

[bih-lawng]

to be a member or part of something

blithe

[blahyth]

showing a casual and cheerful indifference considered to be callous or improper

cake

[k-ak-e]

a baked dessert, typically sweet, made with flour, sugar, and other ingredients.