Definition
Albeit
Although
"The movie was entertaining, albeit a bit too long."
Flabbergasted
Extremely surprised
"I was flabbergasted by the plot twist!"
Magnanimous
Generous, especially toward a rival or less powerful person
"He was magnanimous in victory, praising his opponent."
Ephemeral
Lasting for a very short time
"Youth is ephemeral, so enjoy every moment."
Gregarious
Sociable; enjoying the company of others
"He’s a gregarious host who makes everyone feel at home."
Discerning
Showing good judgment
"She's a discerning reader who only enjoys well-written books."
Serendipity
Finding something good without looking for it
"Running into an old friend in Paris was pure serendipity."
Obfuscate
To make something unclear or confusing
"The legal jargon only served to obfuscate the issue."
Aplomb
Self-confidence and assurance, especially under pressure
"He handled the tough questions with aplomb."
Cacophony
A harsh, jarring mixture of sounds
"The city street was a cacophony of honks and shouts."
Quintessential
Perfect example of something
"He's the quintessential gentleman—kind, polite, and well-dressed."
Nonplussed
Surprised and confused
"He looked nonplussed when I told him the news."
Voracious
Very eager or hungry (for food or knowledge)
"She’s a voracious reader who finishes a book every day."
Disparate
Fundamentally different or distinct
"They come from disparate backgrounds but work well together."
Juxtapose
To place side by side for contrast
"The artist juxtaposed modern and classical styles."
Unequivocal
Leaving no doubt; clear
"She gave her unequivocal support to the project."
Camaraderie
Friendly trust between people
"There was a strong sense of camaraderie among the teammates."
Inscrutable
Difficult to understand or interpret
"His expression was completely inscrutable."
Ruminate
To think deeply or repeatedly about something
"He spent the weekend ruminating over his career choices."
Impetuous
Acting quickly without thought
"His impetuous decisions often led to trouble."
Ubiquitous
Present everywhere
"Smartphones are ubiquitous these days."
Eloquent
Fluent and persuasive in speaking or writing
"She gave an eloquent speech that moved everyone."
Panache
Distinctive and stylish flair
"She carried herself with great panache."
Languid
Slow and relaxed; lacking energy
"A languid afternoon by the beach is all I need."
Reverie
A daydream or state of being pleasantly lost in thoughts
"She drifted into a reverie during the long meeting."