Conviviality. Relating to, occupied with, or fond of feasting, drinking, and good company.
Coterie. An intimate and often exclusive group of persons with a unifying common interest or purpose.
Huma Abedin, a.k.a. "The Body Person." Hilary Clinton's stylist.
Defenestrate. A usually swift dismissal or expulsion (as from a political party or office).
"Cheek by jowl." Side by side.
Exhortatory. To incite by argument or advice; urge strongly.
Kevlar. A brand of clothing usually catering to militia but also to hunters and motorcyclists.
Stop staring!
Indefatigable. Incapable of being fatigued.
Buttonholed. To detain in conversation by or as if by holding on to the outer garments of.
Beleaguered. To press with requests; to cause worry or distress to.
Misogyny. A hatred of women.
Insouciant. Lighthearted unconcern.
So here's a challenge: use all of the words in one week either in a paper or in normal conversation- or even in an email. It'll be fun- and people will think you are really smart.
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