In e fə bəl adjective beyond description; inexpressible. He experienced ineffable joy in prayer. The painting has an ineffable charm, which critics have struggled to explain.
repine
rih paIn intransitive verb 1: to express or feel unhappiness; complain; fret. She lay on the couch all day, repining over her misfortune. 2: to have a restless yearning for something; pine….
plaudit
plaw diht noun (often pl.) an enthusiastic show of approval, such as a round of applause or a very favorable review. Despite plaudits from the critics, the film failed at the box…
potsherd
pat shərd noun a fragment of broken pottery, esp. one with archaeological significance.
obsequious
əb si kwi əs adjective showing or tending to show servile obedience or deference; fawning. She wanted your honest opinion, not just obsequious compliments. The obsequious relatives made frequent visits to their…