Avidity

noun 1. Extreme eagerness or enthusiasm.

2. (Biochemistry) The overall strength of binding between an antibody and an antigen.

facile

Facile is a formal adjective that is used disapprovingly to describe something that is too simple, or that doesn’t show enough thought or effort. Facile can also be used for something done or achieved in a way that is considered too easy or that is easily accomplished or attained. It is sometimes used approvingly, however, for someone or something that works, moves, or performs well and very easily.

salubrious

1. health-giving; healthy

ostentatious

Ostentatious describes someone or something that displays wealth, knowledge, power, etc., in a way that is meant to attract attention, admiration, or envy. Things that are ostentatious tend to stand out as overly elaborate or conspicuous.

tempestuous

Tempestuous is used to describe something that is related to or resembles a violent storm. In its literal (and often literary) use tempestuous is synonymous with turbulent and stormy. Figuratively, tempestuous describes something or someone full of strong emotions, such as anger or excitement.

adjure

1. urge or request (someone) solemnly or earnestly to do something

embellish

To embellish something is to make it more appealing or attractive with fanciful or decorative details.

insouciance

Casual lack of concern; indifference.

cloisterAudio pronunciation

verb|KLOY-ster

To cloister someone or something is to shut the person or thing away from the world.

absquatulate

1. leave abruptly

visage

1. A person's face, with reference to the form or proportions of the features.

2. A person's facial expression.

3. The surface of an object presented to view.

Nebulous is a formal word used to describe something that is difficult to see, understand, or describe—in other words, something indistinct or vague.

ubiquity

1. the fact of appearing everywhere or of being very common

“the ubiquity of mobile phones means you don't really need a watch”

Hubris is a formal and literary word that refers to a great or foolish amount of pride or confidence.

Noctambulate

To sleepwalk.

2. To walk about at night.