Hypocorism
Noun: the practice of using pet names
Writhen
Adj: twisted
Tautology
Noun: needless repetition of an idea
Mot juste
Noun: the exact, appropriate word
Balmy
Adj: refreshing, rejuvenating
Confabulation
Noun: familiar talk
Fugacious
Adj: fleeting, ephemeral
Turbid
Adj: muddy, not clear
Redolent
Adj: fragrant
Triskaidekaphobia
Noun: fear of the number 13
Titivate
Verb: to spruce up
Esurient
Adj: hungry, greedy
Raffish
Adj: flashy vulgarity
Adjuvant
Adj: serving to help or assist
Eldritch
Adj: eerie, weird