| augury |
the art or practice or an instance of predicting the future or obtaining hidden knowledge by interpreting omens. |
| coir |
the fiber made from coconut husks, used for matting, rope, or the like. |
| compunction |
uneasiness about the propriety or suitability of an action; qualm. |
| demulcent |
an oily or sticky substance used especially to soothe irritation in mucous membranes. |
| diurnal |
occurring or active during, or belonging to, the daytime rather than nighttime. |
| effrontery |
shameless impudence; insolence. |
| extort |
to extract or obtain (money or the like) by force, threats, or abuse of authority. |
| foment |
to encourage the development of; instigate or foster. |
| gird |
to surround, bind, or encircle, as with a belt. |
| homily |
any discourse offering moral advice or admonitions. |
| ineptitude |
incompetence; lack of skill. |
| linguistics |
(used with a singular verb) the scientific and historical study of the form and structure of human language. |
| recurve |
to bend or curve back or backward, as the ends of certain shooting bows. |
| sartorial |
of or pertaining to tailors or tailored clothing, especially men's clothing. |
| trabeated |
using horizontal beams or lintels as supports instead of arches. |