boffin

boffin
slang term for a scientist

adumbrate

adumbrate
a faint resemblance or foreshadowing

prolixity

prolixity
wordy or verboise

akimbo

akimbo
a standing position where your hands are on your hips and elbows are bent outward

mesomorph

mesomorph
a muscular individual

pusillanimous

pusillanimous
timid, cowardly or lacking purpose

macropolitian

macropolitian
a very wide and diverse area; one who is at home in a wide variety of habitats