| asterisk |
a sign (*). It is used to show that there is other information on the page that explains the information where the sign is placed. |
| blithe |
indifferent or casual; unconcerned. |
| coir |
the fiber made from coconut husks, used for matting, rope, or the like. |
| cravat |
a scarf or band of cloth tied loosely about the neck. |
| discomfit |
to upset or confuse. |
| eulogy |
a spoken or written tribute, especially to honor a dead person; high praise; formal commendation. |
| expound |
to discuss or explain in detail (usually followed by "on" or "upon"). |
| extort |
to extract or obtain (money or the like) by force, threats, or abuse of authority. |
| fungible |
interchangeable. |
| germane |
having relevance to a given matter; pertinent; significant. |
| imprimatur |
any official permission or sanction. |
| misanthrope |
someone who hates or distrusts humanity. |
| oppugn |
to oppose, contradict, criticize, or call into question. |
| pathos |
a quality in life or art that evokes pity, sadness, or compassion. |
| rebarbative |
tending to irritate or repel; forbidding or unattractive. |