| sage | wise, a person known for wisdom |
| consummate | extremely skillful, to finish or make complete |
| incisive | penetrating, clear and direct perspective |
| acrid | unpleasant, bitter, harsh |
| foment | stir up, incite, provoke |
| parochial | narrow minded |
| euphemistically | a nicer way of saying something not s pleasant |
| cache | storage |
| coaster | a holder or mat for hot or cold beverages |
| lucrative | highly profitable |
| sentimental | emotional |
| solitary | alone |
| eccentric | weird, peculiar, odd |
| byproduct | incidental result, production |
| net | to gather as a result, collect |
| market value | ...value on the market... |
| capital | money funding ascets |
| deduction | reduction from total |
| numismatic | collecting metal |
| bequests | gifts, from inherited will |
| philatelic | dealing with collecting stamps |
| veracity | truth, ingenuity, authenticity |
| sanctioned | sponsored, approved |
| accouterment | accessories, equipment |
| mementos | souvenirs, things to cherish |
| cherry picking | choosing the favorable method |
| willowy | graceful, tall, flexible |
| spinster | an old, single woman |
| qualms | hesitation, guilt |
| prospective | potential, likely |
| fathom | to figure out, comprehend |
| matriarch | a female ruler of a clan or tribe |
| halfway house | a rehab center |
| black book | a record listing who to punish, or kill etc. |
| anathema | something that is intensely disliked |
| paramount | of greatest importance |
| dowry | money or property brought by the bride to the groom |
| CV | resume |
| halal | slughtered meat |
| venue | a scene or location |
| hackles | a hair or feather on the back |
| indolent | lazy |
| forbearrance | patience |
| abate | to lessen or die down |
| inscrutable | illegible, hard to understand |
| penchant | a want |
| covetous | to be jealous |