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Gesticulate (verb) jes-tik-oo-layt Use gestures, especially dramatic ones, instead of speaking or to emphasize one's…

Leer (verb/noun) lee-r Look or gaze in a lascivious or unpleasant way. Mid 16th century…

Mawkish (adj) maw-kish Sentimental in an exaggerated or false way. Mid 17th century (in the…

Imbue (verb) im-bew Inspire or permeate with (a feeling or quality) Late Middle English (in…

Libation (noun) li-bay-shun A drink poured out as an offering to a deity. Late Middle…

Obviate (verb) ob-vee-ayt Remove (a need or difficulty) Late 16th century from late Latin obviat-…

Sardonic (adj) saa-don-ik Grimly mocking or cynical. Mid 17th century from French sardonique, earlier sardonien,…

Ostensibly (adverb) os-ten-sib-lee As appears or is stated to be true, though not necessarily so;…

Divest (verb) dai-vest Deprive someone of (power, rights, or possessions) Early 17th century alteration of…