| augury |
the art or practice or an instance of predicting the future or obtaining hidden knowledge by interpreting omens. |
| austere |
having only what is needed; very simple or plain. |
| coir |
the fiber made from coconut husks, used for matting, rope, or the like. |
| conversant |
familiar; acquainted; practiced (usually followed by "with" or "in"). |
| disheveled |
not neat; messy. |
| emote |
to express or simulate feelings, especially in an exaggerated or theatrical manner. |
| figurehead |
a person whose title sounds important but who has no real power. |
| fixation |
an obsession, especially one that interferes with normal functioning. |
| imprecation |
a curse, uttered or thought of. |
| inchoate |
partially or imperfectly developed. |
| interdict |
to deter or impede by the steady use of firepower. |
| mirabile dictu |
(Latin) wonderful to say or relate. |
| otiose |
having no purpose or use; unnecessary or futile. |
| picayune |
having little value or significance; small; paltry. |
| transpose |
to exchange the position or order of (two things). |