| dawdle |
to waste time; be slow. |
| dearth |
a shortage or scarcity of something; lack. |
| gamut |
the whole extent or range of anything. |
| granulate |
to make into small particles or grains. |
| incumbent |
currently holding an office or position. |
| laconic |
using very few words; succinct; terse. |
| lorgnette |
eyeglasses, such as opera glasses, that have a short handle by which one holds them in position. |
| parlous |
full of dangers or risks; perilous. |
| penumbra |
an indefinite, borderline area. |
| perilous |
causing or involving great danger; risky; hazardous. |
| rapacious |
capable of capturing and eating live prey; predacious. |
| reconnoiter |
to go through or over (an area) so as to gain information about it, as for military or engineering purposes. |
| reprobate |
an evil or lawless person, often beyond hope of redemption. |
| sanctimony |
a pretense of righteousness or piety; feigned devotion or holiness. |
| scion |
an offspring or heir. |