Words

Not that I have gotten much reading done lately (only two books in as many months), but some new words I have collected since... I went ahead and listed alllll the definitions just because i can and because no one is home right now to rush or interrupt me. :) Faves in bold.

rugose - wrinkled; corrugated
mugwump - person who remains aloof or independent, especially from party politics
limn - to describe in painting or words
coruscate - (of light) flash or sparkle
jeremiad - long, mournful complaint or lamentation; list of woes
whilom - formerly; in the past
gruntle - to put in good humor
deasil - clockwise
widdershins - counter-clockwise
somnolent - sleepy, drowsy
zaftig - (of a woman) having a full-rounded figure; plump
golem -  a clay figure brought to life by magic
obnubilate - darken, dim; obscure
fusillade - a series of shots fired in quick succession
hoik - to lift something up wildly