Meus Fabula

histrionics: (noun) 1. Behavior or speech for effect, as insincere or exaggerated expression of an emotion.
2. Dramatic representation; theatricals; acting.
 
The “mad” scientist’s histrionics made me wonder if he truly believed in what he said, thus became passionate on the topic, or if he just wanted to scare us off for one reason or another.

haimish: (adjective) Homey; cozy and unpretentious.
 
For the average individual, who had a decent home, an abandoned house full with dust and holes may not sound haimish, but to Noel the deserted building reminded him of his childhood days on the street when any shelter was better than none.

sudorific: (adjective) 1.Causing sweat.
2.Sudoriparous.
 
(noun) A sudorific agent.
 
The sudorific thoughts caused Dan to shiver when the cold winds blew against his wet skin.

adenoidal: (adjective) 1. Being characteristically pinched and nasal in tone quality.
2. Of or pertaining to the adenoids; adenoid.
3. Having the adenoids enlarged, especially to a degree that interferes with normal breathing.
 
I was ready to kill someone when I heard that adenoidal laugh bouncing off the walls.

fard: (verb) To apply cosmetics.
(noun) Facial cosmetics.
 
Kimiko’s eyes narrowed her eyes as she stared at the woman who had assaulted her face with an unnecessary amount of fard, which undoubtedly was layered like icing on a cake.