con·ge·ries (kon-juh-rees | kɒndʒəriz )
Latin
noun
a collection, a mass of heterogeneous parts, an assemblage, aggregation or heap
Each one is a miniature world unto itself, a tiny functioning mechanism,a congeries of minute and mysterious moving parts.
(Source: dictionary.reference.com)
ab·ro·gate (ab-ruh-gayt | æbrəgeɪt)
Latin
verb
to put an end to or abolish by formal means
You cannot abrogate your responsibility in this matter
in·sou·ci·ance (in-soo-see-uns | ɪnsusiəns)
French
noun
indifference, lack of concern
The cat’s air of insouciance was shattered after we adopted a puppy as well.
par·si·mo·ni·ous (par-su-mow-nee-us | pɑrsəmoʊniəs)
Late Middle English, from Latin
adjective
excessively frugal or stingy
This parsimonious behaviour is going to have to continue until I’ve finished my degree and have a real job.
dil·e·tante (dill-uh-tant | dɪlətɑnt)
Italian, from Latin
noun
one who takes up or dabbles in an activity or art solely for amusement
There’s always the odd dilettante who shows up for every other lesson and never does any real work.
sat·ur·nine (sat-er-nine | sætərnaɪn)
late Middle English, from Medieval Latin
adjective
reserved, reluctant, sluggish
His saturnine disposition makes him a very relaxing pet to keep around.
ad·i·pose (ad-i-pohs | ædɪpoʊs)
Latin
adjective
fatty, consisting of or resembling fat
Even the dog wouldn’t try the terrible adipose monstrosity I’d managed to cook up.
sin·u·ous (sin-yoo-us | sɪnyuəs)
Latin
adjective
1) composed of many curves, twists and turns
2) indirect or devious
The prosecution’s bewilderingly sinuous line of questioning eventually lead to the accused accidentally admitting to the murder.
pel·lu·cid (pel-loo-sid | pəlusɪd)
Latin
adjective
transparent or translucent, allowing the passage of light, clear (can be used of writing, an argument etc in this case).
The treasure glittered under the pellucid waters.
(submitted by Tinypapercat from someone else’s computer, sorry I didn’t queue anything before I left!)
o·ti·ose (oh-tee-ose | oʊtioʊs)
Latin
adjective
superfluous, useless or ineffectual
Most of his otiose rambling went in one ear and out of the other.
