neophyte

n

Any beginner; a novice

propinquity

n

Nearness in time or place

talisman

n

Anything supposed to have magic power; a charm

proselytize

v

To try to convert a person, especially to one’s religion

myopic

adj

Demonstrating lack of foresight or nearsightedness

perfunctory

adj

Done without care or interest or merely as a form or routine

contumacious

adj

Obstinately resisting authority; insubordinate; disobedient

contumelious

adj

Rude in a contemptuous way; insulting and humiliating

incarcerate

v

To imprison; to jail; to shut up; to confine

propitious

adj

Favorably inclined or disposed; gracious; boding well

putative

adj

Reputed; generally considered or deemed such

moribund

adj

Dying; coming to an end; having little or no vital force left

surfeit

adj

Too great an amount or supply

idiosyncrasy

n

Any personal peculiarity or mannerism

specious

adj

This word was on last week’s list. Do you remember what it means?

espouse

v

To take up, support, or advocate

insurgent

adj

Rising up against established authority; rebellious

libidinous

adj

Full of or characterized by lust; lewd

shibboleth

n

A password; any phrase or custom that is distinctive or a particular party or class

echelon

n

A level of responsibility or importance in an organization