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- ABIOTICNonliving, inanimate, characterised by the absence of life; of inorganic matter.
- ACTINA globular structural protein that polymerizes in a helical fashion to form an actin filament (or microfilament).
- AGARICAny of various fungi, principally of the order Agaricales, having fruiting bodies consisting of umbrella-like caps, on stalks, with numerous gills beneath.
- AGONISTICOf or relating to contests that were originally participated in by the Ancient Greeks; athletic.
- AILUROPHOBIAAn irrational fear or hatred of cats or other felines.
- AILUROPHOBICHaving or relating to a fear or hatred of cats.
- AMPHIGORYA nonsense verse; a rigmarole, which is meaningless despite possibly appearing to have meaning.
- ANALECTSA collection of excerpts or quotes.
- BATHOSOverdone or treacly attempts to inspire pathos.
- BOLUSA round mass of something, especially of chewed food in the mouth or alimentary canal.
- CALYXThe outermost whorl of flower parts, comprising the sepals, which covers and protects the petals as they develop.
- CATALEPSYA severe bodily condition, described in psychiatric pathology, marked by sudden rigidity, fixation of posture, and loss of contact with environmental conditions.
- CELADONA pale green colour, possibly tinted with gray.
- CHIRAL(geometry, physical chemistry) that exhibits chirality; as in the left-handed and right-handed versions of a helix, or a molecule with L- and D- stereoisomers.
- CHRISMA mixture of oil and balm, consecrated for use as an anointing fluid in certain Christian ceremonies, especially confirmation.
- CHTHONICDwelling within the underworld.
- CINEcinefilm
- CYNOSUREAlternative letter-case form of Cynosure: Ursa Minor or Polaris, the North Star, used as a guide by navigators.
- DIEGETICOf or relating to diegesis; existing within a fictional universe (rather than as background), and able to be perceived by the characters.
- EIDOLONAn image or representation of an idea; a representation of an ideal form; an apparition of some actual or imaginary entity, or of some aspect of reality.
- EOSINOPHILA white blood cell responsible for combating parasitic infections in the body.
- ERISTICProvoking strife, controversy or discord.
- ESCHATONThe apocalypse; the approach of Christ’s reign immediately preceding the end of the world; a conception of or circumstance pertaining to this era.
- EUDAEMONICOf or pertaining to a eudaemon.
- EUTROPHICBeing rich in nutrients and minerals and therefore having an excessive growth of algae and thus a diminished oxygen content to the detriment of other organisms.
- GLAUCOUSOf a pale grey or bluish-green, especially when covered with a powdery residue.
- HETERODOXYThe quality of being heterodox.
- LITOTESA figure of speech whereby something is stated by denying its opposite. The negation of a negative quality to assert a positive.
- NARTHEXA western vestibule leading to the nave in some Christian churches.
- NOUSThe mind or intellect, faculty for rationality or reason using the necessary common sense or awareness.
- ONOMASTICOf or relating to a personal or place name.
- ONTICOntological.
- OTICOf, relating/pertaining to, or located near the ear.
- PANEGYRICA formal speech publicly praising someone or something.
- PATHOSThe quality or property of anything which touches the feelings or excites emotions and passions, especially that which awakens tender emotions, such as pity, sorrow, and the like;
- PELAGICLiving in the open sea rather than in coastal or inland waters.
- PHLOGISTONThe hypothetical fiery principle formerly assumed to be a necessary constituent of combustible bodies and to be given up by them in burning.
- PLASTRONThe nearly flat part of the shell structure of a tortoise or other animal, similar in composition to the carapace.
- PNEUMAA neume.
- PTERYGIUMAn abnormal mass of tissue in the corner of the eye that obstructs vision.
- SHAWMA mediaeval double-reed wind instrument with a conical wooden body.
- TELOSThe aim, purpose, or end goal.
- THRENODYA song or poem of lamentation or mourning for a dead person; a dirge; an elegy.
- TROPHICOf or pertaining to nutrition.
- ZEUGMAThe act of using a word, particularly an adjective or verb, to apply to more than one noun when its sense is appropriate to only one.
- KISMETFate; a predetermined or unavoidable destiny.
- LOGYSlow to respond or react; lethargic.
- CRUDITESAlternative spelling of crudités.
- ECLATAlternative spelling of éclat.
- JALOUSIEA component in a ventilation system.
- MASHIEA metal-headed golf club with a moderate loft, the equivalent of a five iron in a modern set of clubs.
- MEPHITICFoul-smelling or noxious, particularly of a gas or atmosphere.
- POUFA headdress for women popular in 18th century France.
- SANGFROIDComposure, self-possession or imperturbability especially when in a dangerous situation.
- SUZERAINA dominant nation or state that has control over the international affairs of a subservient state which otherwise has domestic autonomy.
- AROINTavaunt; begone; go away; leave!
- CATHEXISThe concentration of libido or emotional energy on a single object or idea.
- SHTUMSilent; speechless; dumb.
- TSARINAAn empress of several Eastern European countries, especially Russia, or the wife of a tsar.
- ZAFTIGHaving a plump and sexually attractive figure; voluptuous, well-proportioned; large.
- SCHWAAn indeterminate central vowel sound as the "a" in "about", represented as /ə/ in IPA.
- SCREELoose stony debris on a slope.
- SCALARHaving magnitude but not direction.
- AGRESTICOf or pertaining to the fields; rural; rustic, unpolished
- ALEATORICHaving an element of chance.
- APRICITYThe light or warmth of the Sun.
- AVULSIONThe loss or separation of a body part, either by surgery or due to trauma.
- CASEINA protein present in both milk and in the seeds of leguminous plants.
- CERULEANA greenish-blue color.
- CHAMFERAn obtuse-angled relief or cut at an edge added for a finished appearance and to break sharp edges.
- CILIAplural of cilium
- CONTUMELYOffensive and abusive language or behaviour; scorn, insult.
- CROTALA crotalum, a type of clapper used in Ancient Greece.
- CUPIDITYExtreme greed, especially for wealth.
- DILATORYIntentionally delaying (someone or something), intended to cause delay, gain time, or adjourn decision.
- DOYENA commander in charge of ten men.
- DUCALOf or pertaining to a duke, a duchess, or the duchy or dukedom they hold.
- ESTOPTo impede or bar by estoppel.
- EXCISIONThe removal of some text during editing.
- FECULENTDirty with faeces or other impurities
- FECUNDITYAbility to produce offspring.
- FLOCCULENTFlocculated, resembling bits of wool; woolly.
- FORMICOf or pertaining to ants.
- FUNDUSThe large, hollow part of an organ farthest from an opening; especially: The top, hollow portion of the uterus. The back, interior part of the eye, accommodating the retina and ass
- FUNICULAROf, pertaining to, resembling, or powered by a rope or cable.
- GELIDVery cold; icy or frosty; frigid.
- HARUSPEXA soothsayer or priest in Ancient Rome (originally Etruscan) who practiced haruspicy, divination by inspecting entrails.
- HAWSERA thick or heavy-duty cable or rope used to tow or moor a ship.
- JOCOSEgiven to jesting; habitually jolly
- MEATUSA tubular opening or passage leading to the interior of the body.
- MOTILEIn organisms: having the power to move spontaneously.
- NIHILA nihil dicit.
- OBDURATEStubbornly persistent, generally in wrongdoing; refusing to reform or repent.
- OSCULUMA small opening or orifice. One of the suckers on the head of a tapeworm. The main opening in a sponge from which water is expelled.
- OTIOSEHaving no effect.
- PONTIFEXA pontiff, state minister, or high priest, in Ancient Rome.
- PULCHRITUDEPhysical beauty.
- SINECUREA position that requires little to no work, or easy work, but still gives an ample payment; a cushy job.
- SODALITYA fraternity, a society or association.
- SOPORIFICSomething inducing sleep, especially a drug.