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| Explanation of fanatic (noun) enthusiast; extremist; zealot Sample of fanatic The terrorist group was comprised of fanatics who wanted to destroy those who disagreed with them.
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| Explanation of parsimony (noun) extreme frugality; miserliness; stinginess Sample of parsimony The parsimony of the wealthy woman was uncalled for.
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| Explanation of realm (noun) area; sphere of activity; domain; region Sample of realm In the realm of health care, the issue of who pays and how is never far from the surface. The bounding islands were added to the realm of the kingdom.
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| Explanation of effluvium (noun) outflow of vapor of invisible particles; noxious odor; exhalation Sample of effluvium The effluvium from the exhaust had a bad smell. It was difficult to determine from where the effluvium issued.
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| Explanation of mentor (noun) teacher; wise and faithful advisor; spiritual instructor Sample of mentor Alan consulted his mentor when he needed critical advice.
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| Explanation of palindrome (noun) word or phrase which reads the same backwards and forwards Sample of palindrome Bob, "Dad," and "Madam" are examples of palindromes.
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| Explanation of paraphernalia (noun) equipment; accessories; tools Sample of paraphernalia She looked guilty since the drug paraphernalia was found in her apartment.
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| Explanation of homeostasis (noun) maintenance of stability Sample of homeostasis Knowing the seriousness of the operation, the surgeons were concerned about restoring the patient to homeostasis.
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| Explanation of assay (noun) testing the quality of a substance; test; examine; try; attempt Sample of assay Have the soil assayed.
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| Explanation of neologism (noun) giving a new meaning to an old word; new expression Sample of neologism Bad is a neologism for good.
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