Word

clandestine
Definition
adjective
: marked by, held in, or conducted with secrecy : surreptitious.

noblesse oblige
Definition
noun
: the obligation of honorable, generous, and responsible behavior associated with high rank or birth.

frugal
Definition
adjective
: characterized by or reflecting economy in the use of resources.

swan song
Definition
noun
1. a song of great sweetness said to be sung by a dying swan;
2. a farewell appearance or final act or pronouncement.

adulate
Definition
verb
: to flatter or admire excessively or slavishly.

stalwart
Definition
adjective
: marked by outstanding strength and vigor of body, mind, or spirit.

phreaker
Definition
noun
: one who gains illegal access to the telephone system.

perseverate
Definition
verb
1. to repeat or recur persistently;
2. to go back over previously covered ground.

metadata
Definition
noun
: data that provides information about other data.

bodacious
Definition
adjective
1. outright, unmistakable;
2. remarkable, noteworthy;
3. sexy, voluptuous.

fictioneer
Definition
noun
: someone who writes fiction especially in quantity and without high standards.

riot
Definition
noun
: a vigorous reprimand or warning — used in the phrase read the riot act.