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horripilation
[haw-rip-uh-ley-shuhn]
the erection of hairs on the skin due to cold, fear, or excitement

juggernaut
[juhg-er-nawt]
any large, overpowering force or object, such as war, a giant battleship, or a powerful football team

mammonism
[mam-uh-niz-uhm]
the greedy pursuit of riches

pummel
[puhm-uhl ]
to beat or thrash with or as if with the fists

mendacious
[men-dey-shuhs]
telling lies, especially habitually; dishonest; untruthful

achene
[ey-keen]
a small, dry one-seeded fruit that does not open to release the seed

futz
[fuhts]
a fool; simpleton

imperious
[im-peer-ee-uhs]
domineering in a haughty manner; dictatorial; overbearing

plenteous
[plen-tee-uhs]
plentiful; copious; abundant

palfrey
[pawl-free]
a docile horse used for ordinary riding, especially by women

obviate
[ob-vee-eyt]
to anticipate and prevent or eliminate (difficulties, disadvantages, etc.) by effective measures; render unnecessary

beamish
[bee-mish]
beaming with happiness, optimism, or anticipation

deprecate
[dep-ri-keyt]
to express earnest disapproval of

equivocal
[ih-kwiv-uh-kuhl]
allowing the possibility of several different meanings, as a word or phrase, especially with intent to deceive or misguide; susceptible of double interpretation; deliberately ambiguous

abjure
[ab-joor, ab-jur]
solemnly renounce

munificent
[myoo-nif-uh-suhnt]
characterized by great generosity