Vocabulary

Atone - (v.) Make amends or reparation
"Tracy wanted to atone for her actions several years ago when she ran over my dog."
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Pinguid - (adj.) Regarding the nature of or resembling fat; oily or greasy.
"The pinguid liquid at the bottom of the lake convinced the local children to stay inside and hide under their tables."
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Agog - (adj.) Very eager or curious to hear or see something.
"Mildred was screaming agog when she heard her high school friends were coming to town."
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Panache - (n.) Flamboyant confidence of style or manner, or a tuft or plume of feathers
"He performed with great panache; captivating the audience, which earned him a standing ovation."
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Iconoclast - (n.) A person who attacks cherished beliefs or institutions.
"Since he went around burning crosses in peoples' yards and urinating on Bibles, Drew was labelled an iconoclast by the townspeople."
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Escapade - (n.) An act or incident involving excitement, daring, or adventure.
"No one could wait for the next Indian Jones escapade to arrive on the big screens."
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Offal - (n.) Entrails and internal organs of an animal used as food.
"Hadgar ripped the offal from the wolf and little Olaf watched in sheer terror."
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Paragon - (n.) A person or thing regarded as a perfect example of a particular quality, paradigm.
"Mainstream music is the paragon of talent and musical independence, as commercialization in the industry has been virtually eliminated."
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Palisade - (n.) A fence of wooden stakes or iron railings fixed in the ground, forming an enclosure or defense.
"The King valiantly put up palisades around the encampment, most of which were easily burned down by savage Australians."
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Diminution - (n.) A reduction in the size, extent, or importance of something.
"The diminution of the jawbreaker was enough evidence for Muriel to suspect that Little Billy was sneaking out at midnight and raiding the candy pantry."