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| Explanation of pragmatic (adjective) matter-of-fact; practical Sample of pragmatic Since they were saving money to buy a new home, the pragmatic married couple decided not to go on an expensive vacation. A pragmatic solution to the car's continual repairs would be to purchase a new car.
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| Explanation of citadel (noun) fortress set up high to defend a city; stronghold Sample of citadel A citadel sat on the hill to protect the city below.
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| Explanation of contumacious (adjective) resisting authority; rebellious; headstrong Sample of contumacious The man was put in jail for contumacious actions.
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| Explanation of qualified (adjective) experienced; indefinite; competent Sample of qualified She was well qualified for the job after working the field for ten years.
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| Explanation of stolid (adjective) showing little emotion; stupid; impassive Sample of stolid With a stolid expression, the man walked away from the confrontation.
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| Explanation of whet (verb) to sharpen by rubbing; to stimulate; to awaken Sample of whet Before carving the turkey, you must whet the blade. The smell of cooking food has whet my appetite. The smell of dinner cooking whetted her appetite.
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| Explanation of libertine (noun) person who indulges his desires without restraint; lecherous person Sample of libertine For the libertine, missing his child's birthday was not as significant as missing a football game.
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| Explanation of intermittent (adjective) periodic; occasional; sporadic Sample of intermittent Luckily, the snow was only intermittent, so the accumulation was slight. The intermittent blinking light was distracting.
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| Explanation of salutatory (adjective) of or containing greetings Sample of salutatory Two messengers were sent to the new neighbors with a salutatory letter.
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| Explanation of bucolic (adjective) having to do with shepherds or the country; rural Sample of bucolic The bucolic setting inspired the artist.
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