adjective/noun

believing in the principle that all are equal

Ex. Martin Luther King Jr. was an egalitarian because he thought blacks and whites should share the same rights.

noun

hurting oneself

pain to self

(compare to sadism)

ex) Peter thought that voluntarily attending a 10 hour lecture was a  form of masochism.

noun

consise and exact use of words

ex) Sallys professor appreciated the brevity of her one page paper

adjective

teacherly (instructive)

ex) His didactism made it easy to understand how to use the new electronic device.

adjective

implied approval

The girls mother gave her tacit approval to the new boyfriend by inviting him to dinner

adjective

having a mournful quality

ex) The elegiac women marched quietly behind the casket.

adjective

poisonous

ellies attitude was noxious to the group of friendly girls.

noun

good luck charm

ex) When she lost her talisman everything seemed to go wrong

noun

an omen; an indicator (person)

ex) Seeing a robin in the bushes is always a harbinger of spring

noun

payment for services

ex) He gave her vegetables from his garden as remuneration for taking care of his dog while he was away

verb

establish firmly in a position

ex) She was ensconced among her many pillows to watch the movie

adjective

of little value, gawdy

Her jewelry looked tawdry, like she had bought it at the dollar store.