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to ascertain
/ˌæsɝˈteɪn/
verb
to discover and verify a fact or a piece of information
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desideratum
/dɪzˌɪdɚɹˈɑːɾəm/
noun
a thing that is essential or desired
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to flummox
/fɫəˈmɔks/
verb
to completely confuse someone
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juncture
/ˈdʒəŋktʃɝ/
noun
a certain stage or point in an activity, a process, or a series of events, particularly important
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quandary
/ˈkwɑndɝi/, /ˈkwɑndɹi/
noun
a state of being perplexed or uncertain about how to proceed in a situation that is difficult
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skeptic
/ˈskɛptɪk/
noun
an individual who regularly questions and doubts the validity of ideas, beliefs, or information, particularly those that are commonly accepted
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warranted
/ˈwɔɹəntɪd/
adjective
having reasons that are acceptable and valid
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to default
/dɪˈfɔɫt/
verb
to fail at accomplishing an obligation, particularly a financial one
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egregious
/ɪˈɡɹidʒəs/
adjective
bad in a noticeable and extreme way
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feasible
/ˈfizəbəɫ/
adjective
having the potential of being executed or done successfully
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halcyon
/ˈhæɫsiən/
adjective
full of calmness, happiness, and prosperity
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heyday
/ˈheɪˌdeɪ/
noun
a period in which someone or something was at its height of success, fame, or strength
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illustrious
/ˌɪˈɫəstɹiəs/
adjective
highly distinguished, admired, or well-known due to exceptional and outstanding characteristics or features
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to impede
/ˌɪmˈpid/
verb
to create difficulty or obstacles that make it hard for something to happen or progress
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inadvertent
/ˌɪnædˈvɝtənt/, /ˌɪnədˈvɝtənt/
adjective
doing or happening unintentionally or accidentally
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incentive
/ˌɪnˈsɛnɪv/, /ˌɪnˈsɛntɪv/
noun
something that is used as an encouraging and motivating factor
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insufferable
/ˌɪnˈsəfɝəbəɫ/
adjective
cannot be endured due to being extremely annoying, uncomfortable, or unpleasant
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involved
/ˌɪnˈvɑɫvd/
adjective
understanding is difficult due to complexity
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kudos
/ˈkudoʊs/
noun
the admiration, praise, and recognition someone receives for their achievements, deeds, or social standing
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onerous
/ˈoʊnɝəs/
adjective
difficult and needing a lot of energy and effort
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peccadillo
/pˌɛkɐdˈɪloʊ/
noun
a small excusable offense or mistake
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primacy
/ˈpɹaɪməsi/
noun
the state in which a person or thing is of the highest importance, rank, or power
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to quail
/ˈkweɪɫ/
verb
experience or express the feeling of fear
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to reap
/ˈɹip/
verb
to gain something, particularly something beneficial, as the result of one's actions
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remedial
/ɹɪˈmidiəɫ/
adjective
intending to correct or improve a thing that is unsuccessful or wrong
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remiss
/ɹiˈmɪs/
adjective
failing to give the needed amount of attention and care toward fulfilling one's obligations
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to resolve
/ɹiˈzɑɫv/
verb
to make a decision with determination
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schadenfreude
/ˈʃædɪnˌfɹɔɪd/
noun
a delightful feeling gained from other people's misfortunes or troubles
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serendipity
/ˌsɛɹənˈdɪpɪti/
noun
the fact of accidentally experiencing or discovering something that is pleasant or valuable
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stalwart
/ˈstɔɫwɝt/
adjective
possessing a lot of physical strength
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to stem
/ˈstem/
verb
to stop something, particularly something undesirable, from developing or spreading
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subterfuge
/ˈsəbtɝfˌjudʒ/
noun
the use of deceptive methods or devices to achieve something
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unpropitious
/ʌnpɹəpˈɪʃəs/
adjective
(of circumstances) unlikely to result in success
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unviable
/ʌnvˈaɪəbəl/
adjective
cannot do what it is intended to successfully
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viable
/ˈvaɪəbəɫ/
adjective
capable of living, growing, or developing successfully, often in a particular environment or under specific conditions
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wanting
/ˈwɑnɪŋ/, /ˈwɑntɪŋ/
adjective
not sufficient in amount, quality, or degree
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to stymie
/ˈstaɪmi/
verb
to prevent the occurrence or achievement of something
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