Supreme self-confidence! Very similar to spunk I would say.

new word.. smitten

I like the word smitten..... here's my take on that word, without looking it up: I'd say it's when an person is terribly attracted to another, when you're stricken by them and all that they do. :blush:

New Word: Chivalrous

Yes, very well put Miss Katz and I think it's such a cute and non-threatening word to use when telling someone your feelings without making the other person uncomfortable......:hangloose:

Courteous and gallant, especially toward women!

new word..stupefy

In Communication Studies, there's an interesting theory about Expectation Violations, which I think works perfectly for the word ....Stupify: which, in most cases, typically means that certain expectations held about any X, Y or Z type of situation, violates said held expectations, which leaves a person feeling stupified.

New word (my last today): Flux-capacitator

Well supposedly this is what makes time travel possible — the flux capacitor but I have my doubts...LOL And if I'm not mistaken it was introduced in the Back To The Futuremovie series....:movieguy:

new word....swill

Not sure about the word Swill, but I'm guessing it's something to do it guzzling (???)

New Word: Proclivity

:hangloose:

A tendency to choose or do something regularly; an inclination or predisposition toward a particular thing.

new word....vainglorious

oh, lol, I have no idea again but I'm gonna say this word has to do with being too proud of oneself (right???)

New Word: Sagacity

Yes, correct.....

Being of sound judgement.

new word...smutty

oh, goodness sakes :giggle: :|

I'm guessing that's delicate communication for privacy sake.

New Word: Eclipsed

Obscured or block out light.

new word.swanky

Hee Hee Hee now that's quite a word! Swanky typically means posh, luxurious accommodation (s).

New Word: Affinity

A liking or sympathy for someone or something.

new word...zany

Outlandish (????) .... is what I think it means.

New Word: Seduction

close enough.........


The enticement of a person to sexual activities.........


new word.. topnotch

Seduction can also be like a story book pulling you in, hook line and sinker (true???).

Topnotch typically means the best of the best, cream of the crop.

New Word: Paroxysm

so true about seduction.......

A sudden recurrence or intensification of symptoms, such as a spasm or seizure.

new word.......abscond

abscond typically means to take something for yourself ????

New Word (last one for today): Mindfulness

A pretty straightforward word. It suggests that your mind is fully attending to what's happening, to what you're doing, to the space you're moving through etc etc

new word if anyone else would care to play then I guess............scoff

To scoff means to speak in derisive tones, to mock.

New Word: Poignant

poign·ant
ˈpoin(y)ənt/Submit

adjective

evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret.
"a poignant reminder of the passing of time"

New word: hygge

A quality of cosiness and comfortable conviviality that engenders a feeling of contentment or well-being.

new word....factotum

this term describes an person who is highly skilled in several trades (handyman, journeyman, etc).

New Word: Conviviality

The attributes of being friendly and lively and outgoing.....:hangloose:


new word.....Kibitzer

Oh, VERY interesting term, homoe!

Kibitzer is an Yiddish term which refers to an spectator who offers advice or commentary (which is often unwanted).


New Word: Cliffhanger

An ending to an episode of a serial drama that leaves the audience in suspense.

new word.....askew

askew...........
wrong; awry

new word skinflint...........

Archaic slang from the late 1600-1700s referring to an old miser. Someone who would use a flint to take skin off or remove the shell from an egg for use or profit.
Great word, Homoe!


New Word: endodermis

An inner layer of cells in the cortex of a root and of some stems, surrounding a vascular bundle.

new word......pompadour

pompadour is a classic men's hair cut and style.

New Word: Troubadour

A lyrical poet's composing and singing , especially on the theme of courtly love.

new word............popinjay

As near as I can tell, this term has a few meanings: 1) an vain conceited person, or 2) it's an sport --- archery.

New Word: Obsolete

No longer used; out of date.

new word... poppycock

:giggle:

that's an interesting alternative way to say: *** B. S.***

New Word (last one, for now, ok?): Tulip's 🌷

I'm guess you don't mean Seattle's nail saloon in Jefferson Square so.........a flower.....

new word..........pummel

Any new takers care to play seeing Miss Katz is deserting us?

To criticize adversely. Also to strike repeatedly, typically with the fists.

new word.......killjoy

Ohhhhh, I've got an relative who kills just about any joy you could imagine. But when I hear the word Killjoy, I think of Paul Lynde, on Bewitched!, as he always said that Endora, Samantha's mom, was an killjoy LOL :giggle:

New Word: Hyperbole

An exaggerated statement or claim not meant to be taken literally.

new word.......chow-hound

both my son's were regular 'chow-hounds'...... they were always hungry. :balloon:

New Word: Twilight...

I assume you are not referring to the movie so.........

The soft glowing light from the sky when the sun is below the horizon, caused by the refraction and scattering of the sun's rays from the atmosphere.

new word....aloof