popinjay
[POP-in-jay]
noun
A vain and talkative person.
I don’t care for Gossip Girl. Too many popinjays–all walkin’ around discussing total bullshit.
busker
[BUS-kur]
noun
A person who entertains (as by playing music) in public places.
I miss the foul-smelling buskers that used to entertain me while waiting for the L train.
hermitage
/ˈhɜrmɪtɪdʒ/
noun
1 the habitation of a hermit. 2 a secluded residence…
flummox
[FLUM-uhks]
trans
verb. To confuse; to perplex.
I always leave my phone on during flights…
acrid
[AK-rid]
adjective
Sharp and harsh.
The concoction was thick and foul smelling: an acrid mix of absinthe, tequila, sour mix, and bitters.
idolatrous
/aɪˈdɒlətrəs/
adjective
1 a of or pertaining to idolatry…
verdant
[VUR-dnt]
adjective
Green with vegetation; covered with green growth.
My cousin Mitch grew the most verdant bud; most weren’t able to believe its potency.