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solipsism
[sol-ip-siz-uhm]
the theory that only the self exists, or can be proved to exist

garrulous
[gar-uh-luhs]
excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters

pecuniary
[pi-kyoo-nee-er-ee]
of or relating to money

alacrity
[uh-lak-ri-tee]
cheerful readiness, promptness, or willingness

agog
[uh-gog]
highly excited by eagerness, curiosity, anticipation, etc.

insidious
[in-sid-ee-uhs]
intended to entrap or beguile

crapulous
[krap-yuh-luhs]
given to or characterized by gross excess in drinking or eating

polemic
[puh-lem-ik]
a controversial argument, as one against some opinion, doctrine, etc.

williwaw
[wil-ee-waw]
a sudden violent squall blowing offshore from a mountainous coast

austere
[aw-steer]
severe or strict in manner, attitude, or appearance

hegemonic
[hej-uh-mon-ik]
having hegemony or dominance

spellbinding
[spel-bahynd-ing]
holding one's attention completely as though by magic; fascinating

serpentine
[sur-puhn-teen]
of, characteristic of, or resembling a serpent, as in form or movement

blandishment
[blan-dish-muhnt]
a flattering or pleasing statement or action used to persuade someone gently to do something

jeremiad
[jer-uh-mahy-uhd]
a prolonged lamentation or mournful complaint

limerence
[li-mer-uhns]
the state of being infatuated or obsessed with another person, typically experienced involuntarily and characterized by a strong desire for reciprocation of one's feelings but not primarily for a sexual relationship