Words I want to learn, part 1

As I’m reading, I keep a running list of words that I want to learn. Some of them were new to me, and some of them I just have to look up every time I come across them. If you like that kind of thing, here you go. I’ll keep creating subsequent lists if people want this kind of thrilling, edgy content.

WordDefinition
farragoconfused mixture
insensatelacking physical sensation
tocsinalarm bell or signal
dispositivesettling an issue
stochasticrandomly determined
cynosurecenter of attention
esculentedible
intransigentunwilling to go along
redoubtableformidable
shambolicdisorganized
invigilateproctor during an exam
insouciantindifferent, unconcerned
volublespeaking incessantly and fluently
profligateextravagant or wasteful
obloquypublic criticism or verbal abuse
entre nousbetween us
panjandrumperson with great authority or influence
querulouscomplaining in a whining manner
pestiferousharboring disease
prevaricatespeak or act evasively

That’s it for now!

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