Mordechai Abzug's list of cool words

This idea stolen from Geoffrey Lawler's list of cool words.

defenestration

The act of throwing someone out of a window.

Here's the Webster Definition for "defenestration".

plethora

Many; an abundance.

Here's the Webster Definition for "plethora".

prestidigitation

Slight of hand. (ie. fake magic)

Here's the Webster Definition for "prestidigitation".

masticate

Chew.

Here's the Webster Definition for "masticate".

oleaginous

Of or pertaining to oil, or having an oily manner.

Here's the Webster Definition for "oleaginous".

peon

Sort of like a serf, only less permanent. More beholden than peasant.

Here's the Webster Definition for "peon".