David Given Schwarm

Word Definition Algolagnia Sexual gratification derived from inflicting or experiencing pain. Arrestation A stopping or halting of development or progress. Balustrade A railing supported by balusters, often forming an ornamental parapet. Brazen Bold and without shame. Concupiscence Strong sexual desire; lust. Cornucopia A symbol of abundance, or an overflowing supply of good things. Diffident Modest or shy due to a lack of self-confidence. Dissident A person who opposes official policy, especially of an authoritarian state. Encomium A speech or piece of writing that highly praises someone or something. Hirsute Hairy. Maieutic Relating to the Socratic method of drawing out latent ideas through questioning. Nympholepsy A frenzied longing for an unattainable ideal. Obdurate Stubbornly refusing to change one’s opinion or course of action. Saccade A rapid movement of the eye between fixation points. Scupper A hole in a ship’s side that drains water from the deck. Silicate A salt whose anion contains both silicon and oxygen. Souse To soak or drench in liquid. Tabouret A low stool or small table.