Lassitude

When I encounter a word that I’m not completely sure I know the meaning of, I usually forge ahead and hope for the best. Once in a while though, I stop to look something up. Here are some words I’ve looked up. Still a little shaky on a few of them.

recursive
relating to or involving the repeated application of a rule, definition, or procedure to successive results.

lassitude
a state of physical or mental weariness; lack of energy.

purview
the scope of the influence or concerns of something.
a range of experience or thought.

redolent
strongly reminiscent or suggestive of something.
fragrant or sweet-smelling: "a rich, inky, redolent wine"

exsanguinated
the action of draining a person, animal, or organ of blood.
severe loss of blood.