The Cactus Vocabulary

Vocabulary Words from The Cactus

reminiscence (noun)

The act of recalling past experiences or events from memory.

tentacular (adjective)

Resembling tentacles; long, flexible, and reaching outward.

scarifying (adjective)

Severely critical or painfully harsh; cutting deeply into one's feelings.

retrospect (noun)

A review or survey of past events or experiences.

odorous (adjective)

Having a strong smell, especially a pleasant one; fragrant.

irrevocably (adverb)

In a way that cannot be changed, reversed, or undone.

conjecture (noun)

An opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information; a guess.

unmitigated (adjective)

Absolute and complete, without any lessening or moderation.

exultation (noun)

A feeling of triumphant joy or jubilation.

limpid (adjective)

Clear and transparent; free from cloudiness or obscurity.

remarshalled (verb)

Arranged or organized again in proper order.

homage (noun)

Special honor or respect shown publicly; reverent admiration.

oblation (noun)

An offering or sacrifice, especially one made to a deity or as an act of worship.

fatuous (adjective)

Silly and pointless; showing a lack of intelligence or thought.

canting (adjective)

Speaking in a pious or moralizing way, often hypocritically or insincerely.

incontinent (adjective)

Lacking self-restraint; uncontrolled or excessive in expression.

erudition (noun)

Great knowledge or learning acquired through extensive reading and study.

imputation (noun)

The attribution of something, especially a quality or characteristic, to someone.

spurious (adjective)

Not genuine, authentic, or true; false or fake.

convolutions (noun)

Coils or twisted shapes; intricate folds or windings.

tremulous (adjective)

Shaking or quivering slightly, especially from nervousness or excitement.

adamant (adjective)

Refusing to be persuaded or to change one's mind; unyielding.

querulously (adverb)

In a complaining or whining manner.

connive (verb)

To secretly allow or be involved in something wrong or underhanded.