novation
[noh-VEY-shuhn]
noun
The introduction of something new; innovation.
I don’t stay that up to date with everything, but I haven’t seen novation in the sex industry since the fleshlight.
lupine
Wolfish; ravenous, predatory.
The man sat alone in his childhood tree fort, crosslegged and in complete darkness. His presence betrayed only by the moonlight reflected by his lupine eyes…
mitigate
[MIT-i-geyt]
verb
To lessen in force or intensity.
I offered to repaint her car’s hood, but she said nothing could mitigate my being spread eagle on it for a profile picture.
hsien
[shyuhn]
noun
One of a group of benevolent spirits promoting good in the world.
There are no hsiens around these parts…
cogitate
/ˈkɒdʒɪˌteɪt/
verb
1 a to think. b to meditate…
munificent
[myoo-NIF-i-suhnt]
adjective
Very liberal in giving or bestowing; very generous; lavish.
I overate at the munificent Vegas buffet and got a case of the runs.
abstemious
[ab-stee-mee-uhs]
adjective
Characterized by abstinence.
Christine O’Donnell, the muppet version of Rachel Ray, has lived an abstemious life: one devoid of masturbation, sex, and reason.