egotist Definition: (noun) A conceited and self-centered person. Synonyms: swellhead Usage: Mr. Whittleworth is an insufferable egotist with delusions of omnipotence, but we tolerate him because he pays us well.
transience Definition: (noun) The attribute of being brief or fleeting. Synonyms: brevity, briefness Usage: The superficiality and transience of the club scene is part of its appeal for young people.
gyrate Definition: (verb) Revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis. Synonyms: spin, reel, whirl Usage: The airplane gyrated about in the sky in a most alarming fashion.
hanker Definition: (verb) Desire strongly or persistently. Synonyms: long, yearn Usage: There, my lady cousin; there stands the most undutiful child in the world; she hankers after a beggarly rascal, and won't marry one of the greatest matches in all England.