| abash |
to cause to feel embarrassed, uneasy, or ashamed. |
| apposite |
fitting; pertinent; appropriate. |
| belie |
to give a false impression of. |
| blandishment |
(often plural) flattering or coaxing remarks or stratagems intended to persuade. |
| coir |
the fiber made from coconut husks, used for matting, rope, or the like. |
| germane |
having relevance to a given matter; pertinent; significant. |
| halcyon |
tranquil; peaceful; calm. |
| homily |
any discourse offering moral advice or admonitions. |
| imbricate |
overlapping in an even sequence, as roof tiles or fish scales. |
| laconic |
using very few words; succinct; terse. |
| preferment |
the act of promoting or being promoted to a higher position or office. |
| quotidian |
happening every day or once a day. |
| recrudesce |
to become active again or break out anew, as a disease or harmful condition. |
| stately |
dignified. |
| stipple |
a method of painting, drawing, or engraving by applying small points, dots, or dabs to a surface. |