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Exuberant
full of energy and enthusiasm
Excise
(cis)
to remove, to cut out
cut
Extemporaneous
(temp)
improvised, on the spur of the moment
time
Extant
still in existence, surviving
Jargon
the language of a particular discipline, such as computer-speak or doctor-speak
Jejune
dull, insipid, banal; childish
Jeopardy
danger
Juxtaposition
the placement of two images together for comparison or effect
Quagmire
a swamp; a situation that is very difficult to resolve or get out of
Quack*
a phony doctor, an imposter
Quizzical
questioning or puzzled (of a person); strange or comical (of a situation
Quixotic
wildly passionate, idealistic, and/or chivalrous (like Don Quixote)
Quiescent
at rest, not moving
Quorum
the number of people required in order to conduct business (in a group or committee)
Querulous
constantly complaining
Vitriolic
extremely hurtful or caustic, burning (like sulfuric acid)
Zeal
enthusiasm, fervor
Zenith
the highest point, the pinnacle, the acme
Nadir
the lowest point, the absolute bottom