Word Pronunciation Audio Definition
scoundrel [ˈskau̇n-drəl] A mean, worthless fellow; a rascal; a villain; a person without honour or virtue.
bonbon [ˈbän-ˌbän] A sweet, especially a small chocolate-covered candy.
pretense [ˈprē-ˌten(t)s] A false or hypocritical profession
stereotypical [ˌster-ē-ə-ˈti-pi-kəl] Pertaining to a stereotype; conventional
prescient [ˈpre-sh(ē-)ənt] Exhibiting or possessing prescience: having knowledge of, or seemingly able to correctly predict, events before they take place.
compulsion [kəm-ˈpəl-shən] An irrational need or irresistible urge to perform some action, often despite negative consequences.
appease [ə-ˈpēz] To make quiet; to calm; to reduce to a state of peace; to dispel (anger or hatred).
soothe [ˈsüt͟h] To restore to ease, comfort, or tranquility; relieve; calm; quiet; refresh.
entreaty [in-ˈtrē-tē] The act of entreating or beseeching; a strong petition; pressing solicitation; begging.
relentless [ri-ˈlent-ləs] continuing in a severe or extreme way.
clemency [ˈkle-mən(t)-sē] The gentle or kind exercise of power; leniency, mercy; compassion in judging or punishing.
smug [ˈsməg] too pleased or satisfied about something you have achieved or something you know.
reckoning [ˈre-kə-niŋ] a time when somebody’s actions will be judged to be right or wrong and they may be punished.
contentment [kən-ˈtent-mənt] The state or degree of being contented or satisfied.
indulge [in-ˈdəlj] (often followed by "in"): To yield to a temptation or desire.
censure [ˈsen(t)-shər] The act of blaming, criticizing, or condemning as wrong; reprehension.
impersonal [(ˌ)im-ˈpər-sə-nəl] having no friendly human feelings or atmosphere; making you feel unimportant.
scrupulous [ˈskrü-pyə-ləs] Exactly and carefully conducted.
recipient [ri-ˈsi-pē-ənt] One who receives.
disgruntled [dis-ˈgrən-tᵊld] To make discontent or cross; to put in a bad temper.
foe [ˈfō] An enemy.
submissive [səb-ˈmi-siv] (BDSM) One who submits to a dominant partner in sexual practices.
inflexible [(ˌ)in-ˈflek-sə-bəl] Not flexible; not capable of bending or being bent
imperious [im-ˈpir-ē-əs] Domineering, arrogant, or overbearing.
teaser [ˈtē-zər] One who teases or pokes fun.
dividend [ˈdi-və-ˌdend] bonus.