exalt
[ig-ZOLT]
verb
To praise, glorify, or honor.
During the holidays my family and I pretend to exalt a few of the Greek gods, just to piss off the Christian assholes next door.
potable
[POH-tuh-buhl]
adjective
Fit to drink; suitable for drinking; drinkable.
In rehab we fermented orange juice into a potable blend of pulp and alcohol.
sudorific
[soo-duh-RIF-ik]
adjective
Causing sweat.
Sex can be a healthy enterprise, and, in the very least, sudorific.
bete noire
[bet-NWAHR]
noun
Something or someone particularly detested or avoided; a bugbear.
On the set of Precious, Mo’Nique was often referred to as a bete noire…
hegemony
[hi-jem-uh-nee]
verb (used with object)
Leadership or predominant influence exercised by one nation over others, as in a confederation…
plucky
[PLUHK-ee]
adjective
Having or showing courage; brave.
You know what they say: those who are plucky get lucky.
abut
/əˈbʌt/
verb
1 to project. 2 to terminate or border. 3 to be contiguous…